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TV show reveals Travelodge deliberately overbooks guests

Travelodge logoA BBC Watchdog investigation has revealed that budget hotel group Travelodge has a system of deliberately overbooking guests.
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 09:47

Green tourism: Green into gold

As green tourism goes mainstream and increasing numbers of hospitality businesses recognise the potential for showcasing their green credentials, environmental public relations expert Claire Lalaguna finds out what works best
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 00:00

Italian bed tax to be confirmed by end of year

The Colosseum in RomeThe Italian Government is expected to confirm legislation introducing a bed tax by the end of the year.
Posted: 23 October 2006 | 10:18

Why are we so expensive?

Peter HancockPeter Hancock, chief executive of the Pride of Britain consortium, examines the issue of costs in the UK for both guests and hoteliers.
Posted: 23 October 2006 | 08:00

Is there a plan for England?

Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, poses some questions to the incoming chairman of VisitBritain
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Experts clash over state of hospitality

There is confusion over the real state of recruitment in hospitality and tourism after conflicting reports on the sector's job market in September were published.
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Scotland attempts to woo back US tourists

Edinburgh CastleScotland’s First Minister Jack McConnell has unveiled plans to boost US visitor numbers to the country to half a million in five years.
Posted: 17 October 2006 | 14:05

Nearly 80 hotels sign up to price guarantee service

Amadeus, the global distribution IT platform for the travel and tourism industry, has announced that nearly 80 hotel chains have signed up to a price guarantee service it introduced in February.
Posted: 17 October 2006 | 12:32

UK tourism associations unite to form powerful voice for lobbying

Trafalgar Square, LondonFive of the UK’s leading tourism associations have come together to create a collective voice for lobbying and policy.
Posted: 13 October 2006 | 10:54

Scottish Tourism Forum rejects the idea of bed tax

Edinburgh CastleThe Scottish Tourism Forum (STF) has rejected the idea of “bed tax” at its annual general meeting in Pitlochry, held last week.
Posted: 10 October 2006 | 11:13

Butlins stages lie-in to protest against a bed tax

Conservative MP Ian Liddle-Grainger with Kevin and Marie Evans, from Cardigan, West Wales, and RedcoHoliday camp operator Butlins staged a “lie-in” protest this morning against the Government’s bed tax proposals.
Posted: 05 October 2006 | 15:04

Industry says Lyons doesn't understand tourism

Industry figures have criticised Sir Michael Lyons for attempting to play down the importance of bed tax proposals in the debate on local government funding.
Posted: 21 September 2006 | 00:00

Carlson adds 15 new properties... and other International hotel news

Essential news from around the world, including: Taj to open Qatar’s first golf resort; Premier Travel Inn announces first hotel in Dubai; Hyatt to operate Bonaventure resort and spa and more...
Posted: 12 September 2006 | 11:08

Principal Hotels sold for estimated £300m - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: US tourists not deterred by foiled air attack; Breakfast boost for Wetherspoon; Wetherspoon props up sales slump in Scottish pubs and more...
Posted: 12 September 2006 | 10:47

Overseas visitors to UK hits 31 million

Trafalgar Sqaure, LondonVisits by overseas residents to the UK rose from 29.5 million to 31 million during the 12 months which ended July, an increase of 5%, official figures reveal.
Posted: 08 September 2006 | 10:52

Center Parcs to appeal against refusal of fifth site

Center ParcsLeisure resort operator Center Parcs is to appeal against a decision by Mid Bedfordshire district council to refuse planning permission to build a holiday village in Woburn.
Posted: 05 September 2006 | 16:21

Glasgow tops favourite UK city list

Glasgow CathedralGlasgow has stolen the top spot from London as the favourite UK city to visit, according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
Posted: 05 September 2006 | 14:42

China: Orient express

TheGreat Wall of ChinaWhile the tiger economies were growling on to the world stage, China remained a sleeping dragon. Now, though, it has woken up and is ready to once more become a colossus in its influence and reach. Dan Bignold grasps the scale of the coming beast
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

Post-conflict blues for hotels in Lebanon

As the fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel enters its third week, Tom Bill investigates how badly Lebanon's hotel economy has been hit
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

Tourist attraction operators hit back over obesity slur

Tourist attraction operators have responded angrily to claims from the Soil Association that their catering provision is fuelling childhood obesity.
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

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