Tourism

Staycation boom could bring £24bn boost to economy

This summer may see a staycation “boom” across the UK as 55% of people expect to take a holiday, according…

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UK ‘staycation’ market reports ‘record bookings’

Bookings for UK staycations have reportedly surged to a record number of daily bookings ahead of the hospitality sector reopening…

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ASAP CEO urges UK government to rethink quarantine rules

James Foice, CEO of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), has called for the government to rethink quarantine restrictions…

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Hospitality must ‘unite’ to oppose tourist tax in Scotland, says UKHospitality

UKHospitality has issued a “call to arms” for hotels and other accommodation providers in Scotland to oppose a proposed tourist…

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Thomas Cook company collapse leaves over 21,000 staff redundant

British tour operator Thomas Cook has announced that all of the companies in its group, including Thomas Cook Airlines, have…

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Accounting association recommends 2.5% Scottish Tourism Tax

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has recommended that the Scottish government ignore calls for a flat rate Scottish Tourism…

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Highland Council consultation on tourist tax ‘astonishing’, says UKHospitality

UKHospitality has reacted with “astonishment” at Highland Council’s consultation on a tourist tax and called on it to avoid any…

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Super Break and Late Rooms enter administration

Holiday firms Super Break and Late Room hotels, both owned by the Malvern Group, have entered administration, affecting around 50,000…

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Stadium shows helped boost hotel occupancy, says BHA

Figures released this week revealed the positive impact big-name concerts held at Ashton Gate stadium had on hotels in Bristol,…

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69% of Brits to staycay this summer bringing £40bn to economy

This year is set to be the strongest year for holidaying at home, according to new research out today by…

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