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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Jan- 2013 -10 January
Colliers sets new hotel sales records despite economy
Cotswolds hotel specialists Colliers International has set a new sales record for the last five years, after selling the Wyastone…
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9 January
Buyers get chance to “awaken sleeping giant” in landmark Worcestershire hotel
The landmark Hundred House Hotel in Worcestershire has been placed on the market by owners after the recession has bitten…
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Dec- 2012 -7 December
Hospitality sector fears standardising of ‘Living Wage’
Momentum is gathering behind Labour’s ‘Living Wage’ proposals, which are being met with trepidation by the hospitality industry. In 2011,…
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7 December
Starbucks pays up but business rates will still rise
Starbucks’ acceptance to pay increased corporation tax has done little to soften the news that business rates will not be…
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5 December
American Express research points to more prospering businesses in 2013
Small businesses are in store for a better 2013, according to research conducted by American Express. The company’s UK Small…
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Nov- 2012 -22 November
Lean years ahead for hotels outside of London
Regional UK hotel top-line performance could take up to five years to recover, according to research by business advisory firm…
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15 November
Olympics tourism figures set platform for good 2013 for hotels
Tourism figures released have revealed that Britain is well placed to continue its encouraging visitor numbers experienced throughout the Olympic…
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12 November
Keeping cash flow coming is key to hotel success, says expert
A leading hotel industry expert has reiterated the importance of keeping cash flow and finances moving to make sure small…
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Oct- 2012 -29 October
KPMG claims five million are paid less than living wage
Following research, a KPMG report has claimed that one in five UK workers is paid less than required for a…
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4 October
UK economy ‘returns to growth’
According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter. Based…
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