Uk Inbound Tourism Market News
VisitBritain charts growth of UK tourism sector
Spending by overseas visitors is predicted to reach a record £26.6 billion in 2020, a 6.6 per cent increase on the expected spending in 2019 of £25 billion.
Port of Southampton prepares for record breaking year ahead
Port of Southampton is expecting a record number of cruise ships to make maiden calls this year. In 2020, the port will see 14 maiden calls from cruise vessels.
Two new Hyatt hotels open in Manchester
Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of the 212-room Hyatt Regency Manchester and 116-room Hyatt House Manchester. Both are located in the city’s landmark building, the Lume.
Breaking Travel News investigates: University Arms, Cambridge
University Arms is a landmark hotel located in the historic heart of Cambridge, overlooking Parker’s Piece. Opened in August 2018, the hotel is home to 192 beautiful designed rooms. Here Breaking Travel News calls in for the night
Great Scotland Yard hotel brings Unbound Collection to UK
On the site of the former headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, the luxury hotel and adjacent five-story townhouse become the first by the collection in the UK and the sixth to open in Europe.
Delta Hotels makes UK debut with first two properties
Delta Hotels by Marriott Milton Keynes and Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheltenham Chase have opened. The hotels represent two of three UK openings planned for at the brand this year, with Delta Hotels by Marriott Nottingham Belfry set to follow by the end of the year.
WTM 2019: UK tourism industry faces five years as ‘basket case Britain’
Britain could be seen by European visitors as a ‘basket case’ country for up to five years after a potential initial Brexit agreement according to a leading figure in the travel industry.
WTM 2019: Brexit impact comes under spotlight
Brexit, politics and the travel trade has been a major topic of discussion at World Travel Market – London. The event is the largest gathering of the hospitality industry in the UK and will welcome upward of 50,000 delegates over three days.
WTM 2019: Top long-haul UK inbound markets revealed by new research
The USA, Australia and India continue to take the top spot for the UK’s favourite long-haul inbound tourism markets, according to research revealed at World Travel Market.
London hotels pull away from regional competitors
Trading in quarter three for UK hotels has again showed a considerable contrast between those in London compared with the provinces. That is according to the latest UK hotel market tracker, produced by HVS London, AlixPartners and STR.
Continued growth for tourism in Blackpool
The latest independent research figures from Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (Steam) for 2018 show, compared to the previous year, the total number of visitors grew by almost 200,000.
Hyatt Hotels signs for dual-branded property in Manchester
Hyatt Hotels has entered into a management agreement with Ewart Manchester Properties, a majority owned subsidiary of M&L Hospitality, for Hyatt Regency Manchester Oxford Road and Hyatt House Manchester/Oxford Road.