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2010 set to be a good year for UK tourism
Recent research by BDRC Continental – a market research company – showed a strong trend towards favouring the ... more 08 Feb 2010
VisitBritain forecasts tourism growth in 2010
Recent tourism figures have prompted VisitBritain to forecast a return to growth for British tourism in 2010, ... more 12 Jan 2010
UK Tourism Survey proves reality of staycationing
Following figures from the UK Tourism Survey released by VisitEngland, the reality of the staycationing phenom... more 12 Jan 2010
Alliance boosts OpenBritain's reach
OpenBritain's aim to become the foremost source of information for holidays aimed at people with access needs ... more 12 Jan 2010
New draft legislation and guidance for FHL rules
As part of the Pre-Budget Report released on 9th December, the Government published draft legislation and guid... more 22 Dec 2009
The impact of the VAT increase on the tourism industry
The end of the temporary VAT reduction due to take place in January 2010 is likely to adversely affect the UK ... more 21 Dec 2009
People 1st to hold more free workshops in 2010
Due to the success of three events organised in November, People 1st, the sector skills council for hospitalit... more 21 Dec 2009
The Queen's speech and tourism
On the face of it, the Queen’s speech held little that will impact upon the accommodation sector – it is hard ... more 21 Dec 2009
Tourism Alliance and VisitBritain against repeal of FHL rules
The Tourism Alliance and VisitBritain are working closely together towards recommending that Government keep F... more 19 Nov 2009
Refund of PPL tariffs awaiting appeal decision
The Copyright Tribunal has recently announced its decision on a case brought by the British Hospitality Associ... more 19 Nov 2009