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A week after he hit the front pages for criticising the quality of service in UK hotels and restaurants, VisitBritain executive chairman Christopher Rodrigues calls on the Government to provide more financial support to the tourism sector in 2009.
Posted: 15 January 2009 | 00:00
VisitBritain has been asked to draw up a list of key areas where the Government can act to help boost tourism during the economic downturn.
Posted: 14 January 2009 | 09:15
The VisitBritain executive chairman’s criticism of the service levels offered in UK hotels and restaurants has been described as “spectacularly ill-timed”.
Posted: 13 January 2009 | 11:08
With the news, revealed exclusively on Caterersearch today, that Gordon Ramsay Holdings is to launch Maze in South Africa, it would appear that the UK may be better at exporting hospitality than providing a competitive domestic product.
Posted: 09 January 2009 | 17:45
The chairman of VisitBritain has condemned the “poor value for money” and “grumpy staff” in Britain’s hotels and restaurants, in an interview published today.
Posted: 08 January 2009 | 11:36
The hospitality and tourism industries were well represented in the New Year Honours list, unveiled this week.
Posted: 02 January 2009 | 13:19
To say 2008 was an eventful year for hospitality would be an understatement. Operators faced the meltdown of the economy, plummeting consumer spending and rising food prices, a high-profile row over tips broke out, while the "Aldi effect" was born.
Posted: 18 December 2008 | 07:00
Hospitality operators have been urged to take advantage of the weakening value of the pound to boost UK tourism.
Posted: 12 December 2008 | 12:24
VisitScotland’s chief executive has told tourism bosses that the industry’s ambitious growth target is still possible despite the economic slowdown.
Posted: 25 November 2008 | 12:11
The UK tourism industry has been urged to focus on attracting visitors from stronger growth countries after official figures revealed a sharp decline in visits from North America.
Posted: 14 November 2008 | 14:29
Serious questions have been raised about the Government's tourism strategy after the chief executive of VisitBritain announced his resignation just weeks after the head of Visit London revealed he was stepping down.
Posted: 13 November 2008 | 08:00
The UK tourism industry is worth £114b and more than 8% of the total gross domestic product, research has found.
Posted: 11 November 2008 | 16:01
Two wrongs don't make a right. After all, an 18% cut in funding and a 40% reduction in staff numbers at VisitBritain (VB) ahead of the London Olympics seems strange to say the least.
Posted: 07 November 2008 | 16:46
VisitBritain’s chief executive, Tom Wright, is stepping down from the role after seven years to join a new charity, it was announced today.
Posted: 06 November 2008 | 15:36
Over 40 London businesses have signed up to the 2012 UK Event Industry Fair Pricing & Practice Charter since its launch two weeks ago.
Posted: 06 November 2008 | 08:00
The Liberal Democrats have renewed calls for the Government to reverse controversial cuts to UK tourism body VisitBritain as recession looms.
Posted: 28 October 2008 | 14:15
Industry leaders in Scotland have demanded more support from the Government for the country’s tourism sector if it is to achieve its ambitious growth target of 50% by 2015.
Posted: 13 October 2008 | 14:49
James Bidwell is to quit his job as head of tourism for London to become managing director of the European business of a US-based fashion retailer.
Posted: 25 September 2008 | 15:14
The Government has been urged to reverse its decision to cut VisitBritain funding and invest more in promoting tourism after official figures revealed a 4% slump in the number of tourists visiting the UK between May and July.
Posted: 19 September 2008 | 07:00
With the Government providing little to no help, or financial support, it is becoming clear that the hospitality industry itself is going to have to lead the way on tourism for the 2012 London Olympics. Gemma Sharkey reports
Posted: 11 September 2008 | 08:00
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