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Swine flu “no cause for panic”, says tourism body

Face masks are being worn in Mexico to protect against swine feverThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has said swine flu is a “serious concern, but no cause for panic”.
Posted: 01 May 2009 | 10:05

VisitBritain: no need yet to advise UK tourists on swine flu

A Mexican child wears a mask to protect against swine flu (Source: Sari Huella)VisitBritain has said it does not plan to issue specific advice to visitors to the UK on the swine flu pandemic, as yet.
Posted: 28 April 2009 | 11:42

Swine flu impact on UK tourism low for now

Pigs are the carriers of the latest feared pandemic (Source: Scott Bauer)Industry bodies have played down the potential impact of swine flu on the UK hotel and tourism industry.
Posted: 27 April 2009 | 17:56

Chancellor criticised for ignoring tourism

The chancellor has been criticised for ignoring tourism’s potential as a source of economic growth in favour of long-term investments such as green and hi-tech industries.
Posted: 24 April 2009 | 07:30

Charlton House wins £8m Portsmouth Historic Dockyard deal

HMS Victory, Portsmouth © RexContract caterer Charlton House has won an £8m total turnover deal at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home of the Mary Rose.
Posted: 22 April 2009 | 11:50

Hospitality gets up and running for the Olympics

Paul Rankin helped launch the training centre at Hackney Community CollegeWith just over 1,200 days until the Olympic party hits London, Gemma Sharkey checks on preparations and sees how hospitality businesses can get on board
Posted: 16 April 2009 | 07:30

London Olympic tourism action plan launched

2012 London OlympicsTourism and hospitality businesses have been invited to take part in a consultation on tackling the economic downturn, and making the most of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Posted: 09 April 2009 | 15:47

Wozza empire the victim of poor management decisions, says administrators

The weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Verdict due in Wetherspoon property fraud trial; Eurozone hotels offering enticements to British holidaymakers; Fire-gutted heritage hotel may become flats
Posted: 06 April 2009 | 10:15

Government support could create 50,000 new tourism jobs

Tourism, hospitality and catering firms could create more jobs with Government supportThe tourism industry could generate an additional 50,000 jobs if it was properly supported by government, according to shadow tourism secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Posted: 03 April 2009 | 15:50

Cotton tells Conservatives: UK tourism is 'held back' by Government

The UK’s tourism industry is being held back by a Government that ignores its benefits, according to Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association.
Posted: 03 April 2009 | 07:00

VisitEngland appoints first chief executive

VisitEngland appoints first chief executiveVisitEngland, the tourism body for England, has appointed James Berresford as its first chief executive.
Posted: 02 April 2009 | 08:30

Recession an ‘opportunity’ for domestic tourism

Piccadilly CircusThe recession presents a huge opportunity for domestic tourism but only if the industry communicates the benefits of holidaying in the UK.
Posted: 30 March 2009 | 08:00

Liberal Democrats take tourism campaign to Downing Street

Liberal Democrats outside Downing Street for tourismThe Liberal Democrats took their campaign calling on the British government to take tourism seriously to 10 Downing Street on Wednesday, tying in with British Tourism Week.
Posted: 27 March 2009 | 08:10

International events will help boost UK hotel industry

Piccadilly CircusAlthough the UK hotel industry faces another difficult year in 2009, a number of international events and the fall in the value of the pound may soften the impact, consultancy PKF said today.
Posted: 26 March 2009 | 07:30

Mayor launches £2m tourism marketing push for London

London Mayor Boris Johnson on the London EyeMayor of London Boris Johnson has today launched a £2m marketing campaign for the capital to attract overseas tourists called Only in London.
Posted: 23 March 2009 | 14:15

Ten million tourism jobs at risk worldwide

The recession is putting 10m tourism jobs at risk worldwideThe global tourism industry will suffer its sharpest contraction in decades this year at a cost of 10 million jobs, research has predicted.
Posted: 16 March 2009 | 07:30

Will VisitScotland's new tourism strategy help ride out the recession?

bagpipeWhile VisitBritain struggles with continual restructuring and shrinking budgets, VisitScotland has unveiled a tourism strategy that could just see Scotland ride out the recession. Or is it just a load of marketing guff? Rosie Birkett reports
Posted: 26 February 2009 | 00:00

Scottish pride and passion

Jim MatherScottish tourism minister Jim Mather says this year's Homecoming celebrations mark an opportunity of a lifetime for the country's hospitality industry to market itself to tourists
Posted: 26 February 2009 | 00:00

VisitBritain appoints its first head of policy

Anne HarveyVisitBritain has created the new role of head of policy, in a bid to gain more influence with Whitehall decision-makers.
Posted: 20 February 2009 | 15:35

New tourism minister Barbara Follett grilled by Caterer readers

Barbara FollettThere's a new tourism minister in place - Barbara Follett - and we've offered Caterer readers a chance to grill her on current policy. So read on to find out her responses to questions on major issues: the cut in VisitBritain funds and planning for the Olympics among others (page 20). Before that, we interview the minister in person, plus get the views of shadow tourism incumbent Tobias Ellwood. Could he offer hospitality a better deal?
Posted: 19 February 2009 | 00:00

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