Economy
The latest economic news and how it affects the hotel and hospitality industry. Keep up to date with all the latest stories with Hotel Owner’s industry-leading coverage.
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Jul- 2014 -7 July
Hoteliers increase online marketing spend, says TravelClick
A growing number of hoteliers are using social media to promote their business to customers, according to a recent survey. …
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1 July
60 MPs voice support for Cut Tourism VAT campaign
Politicians from across the UK have come out in support of the Cut Tourism VAT campaign, which is fighting for…
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Jun- 2014 -30 June
Sun newspaper launches campaign to cut tourism VAT to 5%
The tourism industry’s campaign to cut VAT on hotel accommodation and tourism attractions has received a welcome boost with a…
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23 June
New European ‘skills passport’ to help hospitality recruitment
The European Commission has launched a new scheme to help employers across the EU employ skilled workers in the hospitality…
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20 June
Football-free May causes London hotel occupancy dip
The absence of a major sporting event has resulted in slow growth and a dip in occupancy for hotels in…
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17 June
Staycation trend will boost UK economy by £15bn, says Travelodge
The ‘staycation trend’ is set to reach record levels this year with 74% of Britons holidaying domestically, according to a…
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13 June
Bavaria names Rob Page as new UK managing director
Dutch brewer Bavaria has named Rob Page as its new UK managing director. Rob Page joins from Kingsland Wines and…
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Apr- 2014 -10 April
Council seeks discussions on town centre hotel development
Daventry District Council is seeking interest from hotel operators and other organisations for a potential hotel development in the heart…
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Jan- 2014 -3 January
Sector’s payment terms reflective of national average
Q3 data from Red Flag Alert shows a temperamental financial outlook for the UK’s hospitality sector. An analysis of the…
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Aug- 2013 -5 August
How to unlock tax relief for your business
Andrew Stanley, founder of specialist tax adviser STax, claims many businesses could unknowingly be sitting on a substantial tax windfall,…
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