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Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games a 'milestone' in Scottish tourism

Athletiocs stadium, courtesy of Designhive/Glasgow 2014Tourism industry leaders have welcomed the news that Glasgow is to hold the 2014 Commonwealth Games, describing the award as a “milestone” in the Scotland’s ambitions to grow its tourism trade by half.
Posted: 12 November 2007 | 11:02

Cut in tourism funding will be a major blow

With the news that VisitBritain's funding is to be slashed, Kurt Janson, policy director at the Tourism Alliance, says the Government risks making the UK a laughing stock
Posted: 01 November 2007 | 00:00

Government slammed for cutting VisitBritain funds

VisitBritain logoThe Government has been slammed for “lamentable understanding of tourism and a lack joined-up thinking” after it today announced an 18% cut in funding for VisitBritain over three years.
Posted: 24 October 2007 | 12:33

London crowned best for gay travellers

PiccadillyCircusLondon has been crowned as the best international holiday destination by American gay and lesbian travellers.
Posted: 23 October 2007 | 11:10

UK foreign visitors drops 7%

Big BenThe number of foreign tourists visiting the UK between June and August dropped by 7% compared with the second quarter of 2007, official figures revealed today.
Posted: 17 October 2007 | 14:57

VisitBritain faces Government cuts in tourism funds

VisitBritain logoThe Government is coming under increasingly fierce political pressure as speculation mounts it is about to cut funding for overseas tourism marketing body VisitBritain.
Posted: 17 October 2007 | 10:01

VisitBritain appeals for more investment in tourism

Olympic Aquatic CentreThe chairman of VisitBritain will today make a public appeal to the Government to prioritise investment in tourism when the new Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) funding is allocated.
Posted: 16 October 2007 | 12:20

VisitEngland to take overall charge of promoting England tourism

Yorkshire DalesIndustry leaders have welcomed the establishment of a single body to promote England as a tourist destination.
Posted: 12 October 2007 | 16:05

CSR leaves industry with no answers

Olympic Aquatics CentreToday’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) left more questions than answers for the hospitality and tourism industry.
Posted: 09 October 2007 | 17:40

Gordon Brown urged to up investment in UK tourism

Christopher Rodrigues, VisitBritain chairmanGordon Brown has faced renewed calls from industry leaders to increase investment in tourism, ahead of next week’s Comprehensive Spending Review.
Posted: 05 October 2007 | 16:28

High hotel prices are damaging UK tourism

hotel receptionRocketing hotel prices are damaging the UK’s tourism industry, according to the authors of the 2008 Good Hotel Guide, published today.
Posted: 01 October 2007 | 13:00

Blackpool online hotel bookings up despite fears of oversupply

BlackpoolBlackpool saw a surge in internet hotel room bookings during August despite fears that poor summer weather and a surplus of rooms in the town heralded tougher times for the seaside resort.
Posted: 01 October 2007 | 11:14

Scots hoteliers told to invest in going green... for more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

Weekend papers logoA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: London restaurant group report 40% profits VisitScotland admits using 10-year-old footage in advert Irish hotelier in bid for Florida Ritz-Carlton Top London tourist destination in buyout talks
Posted: 24 September 2007 | 12:12

Industry waits for money to back up Olympic strategy

London Olympics 2012Industry leaders have welcomed the publication of the official tourism strategy for the 2012 Olympics but have urged the Government to put its money where its mouth is and reveal how much it is going to invest in preparation for the games.
Posted: 20 September 2007 | 12:00

Lib Dems put forward plans for British tourism

Don Foster, Liberal DemocratsLib Dems vote on the motion at autumn conference
Posted: 18 September 2007 | 19:00

Government sets out tourism strategy for London 2012 Olympics

London 2012 logoThe Government today unveiled the strategy designed to ensure that UK tourism gains an extra £2.1b when London hosts the 2012 Olympic Games
Posted: 17 September 2007 | 12:16

Number of tourists visiting UK rises

Trafalgar SquareThe number of tourists visiting the UK has increased in the 12 months to July despite the recent blip from April to June, official figures revealed today.
Posted: 14 September 2007 | 14:51

Tourism chiefs say financial problems will not damage industry

Tourists on beachIndustry leaders have dismissed fears that financial turmoil and increases in interest rates could hit tourism spending
Posted: 14 September 2007 | 07:00

WTTC calls on the Government to improve transport system

London UndergroundThe head of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on the Government to take immediate action to improve the UK’s transport system.
Posted: 12 September 2007 | 07:00

Jail for butcher who sold deadly school meals - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: VisitScotland to use London Underground for ad campaign; French restaurants warned not to serve ortolan or risk jail; Scottish hotels to target Russia for business travel
Posted: 10 September 2007 | 10:13

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