Travel & leisure industry2 Jul 2026World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in JuneThere had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.2 Jul 202625 Jun 2026Price cuts on family summer days out come into forceThe government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.25 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Cube hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant shutThe closures follow others announced in recent weeks in Birmingham.24 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Major hotel plan decision could be made next monthThe owner of Premier Inn wants to flatten the site to add more rooms and student flats.17 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Hospitality bosses working on safety boostsIt follows a woman being sexually assaulted in her room by a man in Maidenhead, Berkshire.12 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Visitor levy for Dumfries and Galloway voted downCouncillors in the region drop the process entirely and will consult no further on the proposals.9 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Will local businesses and visitors welcome a tourism tax? A mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk may be given the power to apply a tourist tax for overnight stays.8 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle EastThe European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Bars and hotels 'cannot afford to take on staff'Some hospitality businesses say increasing costs mean they cannot hire new employees.7 Jun 2026...
