UKinbound
Coverage of UKinbound, the leading trade association for the UK inbound tourism industry. Reporting includes updates on advocacy efforts, policy developments, research, and industry events aimed at supporting and promoting international visitor arrivals. Also explores UKinbound’s role in shaping government tourism strategy and addressing sector challenges.
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Oct- 2023 -26 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 26/10/23
PPHE Hotel Group posted robust results for the third quarter of the year, with revenue increasing by 8.8% to £141m. This growth was primarily driven by a surge in occupancy rates, which significantly narrowed the gap compared to pre-pandemic levels. Total room revenue also saw an increase of 8.6% to…
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26 OctoberHotels
QHotels Collection appoints two to its national sales division
The QHotels Collection has appointed Paula Turton as national account director for leisure and Lucy Whittington as leisure sales support executive. The group has bolstered the size of the team to ensure it continues to “grow representation” amongst industry buyers. In her new role, Turton will oversee all domestic and…
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Jun- 2023 -14 JuneOpinion
Confidence is returning to the UK’s tourism industry
Many Brits are choosing to forgo their usual trip abroad this summer in favour of a staycation closer to home. Meanwhile, those who are heading overseas might be gasping at the price of their regular beach-side cocktail, due to a weak pound. An unsteady pound is having ramifications far wider…
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May- 2020 -7 MayEconomy
Undervaluing inbound tourism will hamper the UK economy’s recovery, says UKI
UKinbound (UKI) has issued a stark warning that the country risks damaging and prolonging its economic recovery if the inbound tourism industry does not receive long term financial support, alongside domestic and outbound tourism recovery plans. The warning comes as the association releases its latest Business Barometer results, with one…
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Jun- 2019 -19 JuneRegulation
UKinbound calls for sharing economy to be regulated
Sharing economy tourism businesses such as AirBnB should be subject to the same regulations as other tourism businesses, travel trade association UKinbound has said. In a recent survey of its business members, over half of respondents said that tourism businesses in the sharing economy should be subject to greater regulation…
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Aug- 2018 -3 AugustTourism
Business barometer growth remains steady and confidence continues to be low, says UKinbound
UKinbound has released its latest tourism ‘Business Barometer’ results, based on members’ feedback regarding hotel business performance in May/June 2018. Some 72% stated that bookings/visitor numbers/customer orders were the same or higher compared to the same period last year. For those that were higher, orders had increased by an average…
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Feb- 2018 -9 FebruaryHotels
UKinbound survey reveals post-Brexit hospitality trends
Travel trade association UKinbound has released its latest ‘Business Barometer’ results at its annual convention taking place in Cardiff. The survey addressed the key triggers to growing UK-wide visitation, with 41% of respondents ranking more awareness of regional product/attractions as the key to enticing more international visitors. Some 25% of…
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Nov- 2017 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Mixed Budget reaction from hospitality associations
The hospitality industry has reacted with mixed reviews to the Chancellor’s Budget, some describing the plans as ‘disappointing’ and others commending the possible reduction of tourism VAT in Northern Ireland. Louise Goalen, HBAA chair, said the association was “disappointed by the absence of specific measures” with regards to hospitality and…
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Oct- 2017 -25 OctoberHotels
Hotel industry confidence ‘low’ despite increased bookings
Confidence in future bookings and revenue is the lowest it has been since September 2016, according to a UKinbound-backed survey. The latest Business Barometer members survey, compiled by Qa Research in conjunction with UKinbound, suggests that hoteliers confidence is low in spite of the same survey showing that bookings, visitor…
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2 OctoberTourism
Golden Week: UKinbound urges government to extend Chinese visa
Amidst China’s Golden Week holiday which started 1 October, UKinbound has urged the government to make its two-year reduced cost multi-entry Chinese visa pilot a permanent scheme. The scheme is due to end in January 2018 and UKinbound has surveyed its tour operator members to find out what impact the…
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