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Hospitality must not ignore the pink pound

Hospitality operators have been urged not to ignore the lucrative pink pound, especially as the credit crunch bites.
Posted: 16 May 2008 | 16:25

London top city destination in 2007

London remained the number one city destination in the world for international travel in 2007, official figures have revealed.
Posted: 13 May 2008 | 11:21

Mayor Of London urged to make good on promises ahead of Olympics

Boris JohnsonMayor of London Boris Johnson has been urged to make good on his promises ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in the capital.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | 12:16

Tourism not a priority in mayoral campaigns

Hospitality industry leaders believe tourism has not been high on the agenda of London's mayoral candidates ahead of today's vote.
Posted: 01 May 2008 | 10:00

One message for Whitehall

Peter Hancock, chief executive of Pride of Britain Hotels, hopes hospitality's response to the Government's current tourism review will influence legislators
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 00:00

Tourists urged to book only accredited London hotels

Piccadilly CircusAn advertising campaign urging visitors to London to book only officially accredited hotels has been launched today.
Posted: 08 April 2008 | 07:30

BHA Scotland chairman vows to boost Scottish tourism

Debbie Taylor, chairman of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) Scotland CommitteeDebbie Taylor, the new chairman of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) Scotland Committee, has vowed to boost Scottish tourism during her two-year term.
Posted: 18 March 2008 | 07:00

VisitBritain must focus on maximising UK tourism

VisitBritain logoVisitBritain has admitted it must now accept its funding cuts and focus on working more closely with the Government and the private sector to ensure it maximises the UK's tourism opportunities.
Posted: 12 March 2008 | 11:35

Travelodge boss urges Government to tackle decline in tourism growth

Grant HearnTravelodge chief executive Grant Hearn has urged the Government to do more to tackle the decline in tourism growth.
Posted: 18 February 2008 | 13:30

Holiday makers win £2.5m payout in hotel food poisoning case

Beach Club Hotel in TorremolinosA long-running legal action over conditions at a holiday hotel in Spain has resulted in almost 1,000 British holiday makers receiving a £2.5m group settlement.
Posted: 14 February 2008 | 14:45

Zafferano customer sends back £18,000 bottle of wine as fake - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

What the weekend papers sayA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Gay men sue Pizza Hut for sexual discrimination; Fire engulfs Camden market and celebrity haunt; Galvin at Windows offers £10,000 Valentine meal and more...
Posted: 11 February 2008 | 10:44

Tax breaks for budget airlines 'damaging' UK tourism

seasideUnfair tax breaks for short-haul airlines are irrevocably damaging regional tourism including the UK’s seaside resorts, the Government was warned today.
Posted: 29 January 2008 | 12:52

Government's tourism review 'flawed'

Piccadilly Circus, LondonThe Government’s review into tourism has been branded as “fundamentally flawed, limited in scope and ambition and ultimately redundant”.
Posted: 28 January 2008 | 15:55

Visit London appoints Grant Hearn to the board

Grant HearnVisit London has appointed Travelodge chief executive Grant Hearn to its board.
Posted: 18 January 2008 | 07:00

VisitBritain to promote cultural experiences in England

VisitBritain to promote cultural experiences in EnglandVisitBritain today launched a £250,000 campaign promoting cultural experiences in England. The Culture08 scheme showcases cultural attractions, destinations ...
Posted: 14 January 2008 | 16:33

BHA boss sparks row over “unemployable” Brits - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: BHA boss sparks row over “unemployable” Brits, Little Chef sale to be replaced by disposal of 20 sites...
Posted: 14 January 2008 | 12:04

Liverpool to get £100m boost from Capital of Culture status

LiverpoolThe European Capital of Culture status for Liverpool will boost the North West economy by a total of £100m, tourism experts have predicted.
Posted: 11 January 2008 | 11:30

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

What do an urn of ashes, a pet Persian cat called Princess, a blue glass eye and a six foot by six foot remote controlled helicopter have in common?
Posted: 04 January 2008 | 18:00

Predictions for 2008 from the industry

Predictions for 2008 from the industryThis year looks set to be a tougher one for hospitality and tourism operators. We round up the predictions of the main trade bodies here.
Posted: 31 December 2007 | 07:00

80-pub bar crawl celebrates Liverpool Capital of Culture

Liverpool is to highlight its pub heritage during its year as European Capital of Culture in 2008 by creating an "around the city in 80 pubs" bar crawl.
Posted: 21 December 2007 | 14:11

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17th May 2008