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New VisitBritain role shows signs of neglect

Christopher Rodrigues, VisitBritain chairmanThe terms of the appointment of the new chairman of tourism marketing-body VisitBritain have been attacked as an example of the Government's neglect of the industry.
Posted: 14 December 2006 | 08:30

Northern Ireland tourism brings in £1m a day

Tourism is bringing in almost £1m a day to the Northern Ireland economy, despite a drop in visitors from Great Britain, figures show.
Posted: 13 December 2006 | 10:24

Scottish hospitality and tourism businesses urged to go carbon neutral

Hospitality and tourism businesses in Scotland will today be urged to play their part in making the country the world's first carbon neutral tourist venue. At the launch of VisitScotland's Annual Review for 2005-2006, the tourist board will call on operators to work together to balance out the impact visitors have on the environment.
Posted: 08 December 2006 | 11:25

Visit London recruits new head of business and conventions ahead of Olympic Games

Tracy Halliwell Visit London, the marketing organisation for the capital, has recruited Tracy Halliwell as head of business and conventions.
Posted: 06 December 2006 | 15:07

Lord Leitch's skills report welcomed by People 1st

Hospitality and tourism sector skills council People 1st has welcomed Lord Leitch’s final report about the UK’s long-term skills needs, which was published yesterday.
Posted: 06 December 2006 | 10:21

New VisitBritain chairman revealed as ex-Visa boss

Christopher RodriguesEx-credit card company boss Christopher Rodrigues is to head up tourism body VisitBritain as chairman.
Posted: 05 December 2006 | 15:18

Tories set up Tourism Task Force

Hugo Swire MPThe Conservative party has set up a Tourism Task Force to promote an industry it claims has been “neglected” by the Labour Government.
Posted: 05 December 2006 | 14:39

Funding plea for Olympics

The 2012 Olympics could boost UK hospitality by more than £2b - but only if the Government overhauls its tourism strategy and backs it up with proper funding, industry has warned.
Posted: 23 November 2006 | 09:00

Government must overhaul tourism strategy urgently if the UK economy is to enjoy boost from Olympics

2012 Olympics - Wembley StaduimThe 2012 Olympics could boost UK hospitality by £2.2b but only if the Government overhauls its tourism strategy, Travelodge has warned.
Posted: 20 November 2006 | 08:00

Prepare for post-Olympic boom, industry is urged

Wembley StadiumThe hospitality sector has been urged to prepare for the post-2012 Olympic period now if it is to fully capitalise on the opportunity the London games will provide.
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 13:00

Italian Government drops bed tax proposals

Colosseum in RomeThe Italian Government has today ditched controversial plans for a bed tax.
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 12:15

A decade of opportunity

VisitBritain chief executive Tom Wright urges the industry to get behind Liverpool as it gears up for its year as European Capital of Culture
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 00:00

Businesses hit out at Scottish tourism tax proposals

Business groups have hit out at the Burt Inquiry’s proposals to introduce a tourism tax in Scotland.
Posted: 10 November 2006 | 16:15

London signs agreement to attract more Chinese visitors

London Picadilly CircusVisit London hopes to attract more Chinese visitors to the capital after signing an agreement with the Guangzhou tourism authority.
Posted: 07 November 2006 | 15:14

VisitScotland.com cuts losses as internet sales boom

VisitScotland.comScottish tourism portal VisitScotland.com slashed its losses last year thanks to booming internet sales.
Posted: 06 November 2006 | 08:30

New WTTC chairman announced

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed a new chief executive and chairman to take over from Vincent Wolfington, whose two-year tenure is coming to an end.
Posted: 31 October 2006 | 14:10

Ailing pub group looking for buyer... 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: Tourism at record level in Ireland; Corfu hotel manager facing manslaughter charge; Corfu hotel manager facing manslaughter charge...
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 09:38

Visit London to launch Europe-wide marketing campaign

billboardTourist board Visit London will today launch a Europe-wide outdoor marketing campaign.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 08:00

London and Kent to get a £115m boost from Tour de France

cyclingHospitality and tourism operators in London and Kent will receive a £115m boost when the Tour de France starts in the UK for the first time in July 2007, Transport for London (TfL) has predicted.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 13:37

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

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