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UK tourism and recreation sector registers outright decline in output
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: The UK tourism and recreation sector was one of just two UK sectors to register an outright decline in output in September, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker. In addition, the sector was one of just three UK sectors behind the global benchmark for economic recovery from coronavirus as it was buffeted […]
Park Leisure reports 47 per cent YoY increase in holiday home sales
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: As British holidaymakers increasingly seek UK getaways and staycations, holiday home operator Park Leisure has reported a 47 per cent year-on-year increase in holiday home sales this summer across its 11 locations, with the trend expected to continue throughout autumn and winter, subject to Covid restrictions. According to the company, the British public have been investing in […]
ITV report alleges illegal gatherings being held in UK Airbnbs
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: A report on ITV Meridian has revealed that a number of UK Airbnb hosts are continuing to accept bookings from groups of more than six people. This goes directly against the UK government’s rule of six, limiting groups of over two households to six people. ITV Meridian searched through properties across the south west of […]
“Rule of six” to impact on UK holiday home industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Industry professionals worry that the recently announced “rule of six” could majorly damage the UK holiday home industry. The restrictions, which come into effect on Monday [14 September], will limit the number of people who can holiday together in one holiday rental property. Industry professionals worry that the new rules may leave larger properties […]