Uk Tourism Industry News
Park Plaza Hotels strengthens its position in the United Kingdom
Park Plaza Hotels is pleased to announce that it has successfully acquired Park Plaza Leeds and Park Plaza Nottingham. Until this acquisition both hotels were operated under management agreements.
UK tourism to benefit from surge in home holidaymakers
Many Brits are shunning holidays abroad this summer because of tour operator problems, flight upsets and the Eurozone’s debt crisis.
Famous for Film: Global holiday ideas
While London, New York, and Los Angeles have played host to countless movies over the last century, a few locations have shone even more brightly. Those cities which have taken their time on centre stage to build a lasting career. Here Chris O’Toole looks at the success stories.
Travel Trends Revealed
When it comes to holidays, Brits are a scrupulous nation of Organised Explorers - booking at least three months before departure and often purchasing flight and hotel packages, according to a new study.
Conservatives unveil tourism plans ahead of election
Shadow chancellor George Osborne has unveiled the Conservative party’s plans for the British tourism industry ahead of the upcoming general election. Speaking to an industry audience in Blackpool, Mr Osborne outlined plans to reverse Labour changes to furnished holiday lets legislation and create a range of new travel industry internships.
British Tourism Week begins
The annual British Tourism Week begins today, with the aim of galvanising organisations and individuals into taking pride in being part of the UK’s tourism industry. Valued at £114 billion, the tourism industry is the fifth biggest in the UK and will be celebrated with a series of inter-related events between March 15th and 21st.
Mixed blessing for UK hoteliers following January snowfall
Snowfall across large parts of the country during January has affected many UK hoteliers both positively and negatively, according to figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.
UK’s winter wonderland opens for Christmas
No childhood memory quite matches the magic of meeting Father Christmas. And LaplandUK is the nearest you’ll find this side of the Arctic Circle.
Ski Club of Great Britain report 6% decline in UK snowsports market
The UK snowsports market fell by 6% across all sectors in 2008/9 according to the Ski Club of Great Britain’s annual Snowsports Analysis report. The total UK snowsports market is now reported at 1.27 million people.
Staycations boost Haven sales
Britons speculating on the rise in popularity of “staycations” has resulted in Haven Holidays reporting a 38 percent rise in sales of “static” caravans this summer. The company said that it had sold 2,500 caravans since March, meaning that 25,000, or about half, of the caravans in its 34 holiday parks are now owned by third parties.
ONS UK Travel Statistics
Following the release of today’s ONS UK Travel Statistics, Chris Lee, Head of Travel, Barclays Commercial has words of wisdom.
Destination Hidden Britain
British people are generating a staggering £21billion* for local communities each year simply by holidaying at home.