Tourism
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Jun- 2019 -11 June
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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May- 2019 -29 May
UKHospitality backs All-Party Parliamentary Group report on tourist taxes
UKHospitality has backed a report from The All-Party Parliament Group for Hospitality (APPG) highlighting the need to reconsider calls for…
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Apr- 2019 -17 April
£1.8bn boost expected as over 7m Brits plan Easter staycation
VisitEngland’s ‘Trip Tracker’ survey shows that 7.4 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this…
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10 April
Guest ratings more important than brand value, report finds
Price and guest ratings carry more weight than brand value as key attributes to hotel property selection, according to a…
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Feb- 2019 -8 February
Edinburgh Council backs tourist tax plans
The City of Edinburgh Council has voted in favour of a controversial plan to implement a proposed £2 tourist tax…
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Jan- 2019 -10 January
UK Hospitality disputes Edinburgh City Council tourist tax claims
UK Hospitality (UKH) has said it is “concerned” at the assertion made by City of Edinburgh Council that 51% of…
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Dec- 2018 -13 December
TUI’s hotel arm drives growth
TUI, the German travel and tourism company has delivered double-digit earnings growth in financial year 2018 – for the fourth…
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Nov- 2018 -29 November
Tourism sector deal a ‘cause for celebration’ for hospitality industry
The UK government has signalled its intention to deliver a “landmark sector deal” for the UK tourism industry to attract…
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21 November
Rising costs pose ‘significant threat’ to Scotland’s hotel sector, study finds
The fear of rising costs – caused by inflation, business rates, staffing and online travel agency (OTA) fees – is…
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19 November
UK could expect boost in visits from US during Thanksgiving week
The UK could see a rise in visitors from the United States during Thanksgiving week, with flight bookings showing a…
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