:
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 […]
“Urgent” support required for UK hospitality industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Industry leaders from around 120 UK hospitality and tourism businesses have warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the sector requires “urgent” support in order to prevent “widespread devastation”. The leaders and CEOs have signed an open letter urging the government to provide aid and investment for the sector, as well as reduced VAT, deferred […]
Leisure and tourism brands predicted to lose 20 per cent of cumulative value
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Independent branded business valuation consultancy Brand Finance has simultaneously released its Brand Finance Leisure & Tourism 10 2020 ranking and Hotels 50 2020 report, in which it says brands could lose up to 20 per cent of their cumulative value as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the first ranking, Brand Finance ranked […]
Abu Dhabi suspends tourism and municipality fees
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: The city of Abu Dhabi has suspended its tourism and municipality fees for the rest of the calendar year. Abu Dhabi has also announced a variety of initiatives in order to stem the distress created by the growth of the coronavirus. The fast-tracked initiatives, known as the Ghadayan 21, will be implemented immediately, helping […]
Airbnb launches Bahamas high school tourism education initiative
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bahamas: After signing an agreement with the Bahamanian government, Airbnb has agreed to support a tourism education program. High schools in the Bahamas will now include a series of panels on hospitality and tourism studies, created in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Public policy associate for Central America and the Carribean Chloe Burke […]
Dubai Tourism Authority issues guidelines for holiday homes sector
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has unveiled an expansion to its 2013 guidelines on holiday homes. The original ruling, Decree 41, will be expanded to include definitions of what a holiday home is, the licensing requirements, and most importantly, the rights of homeowners. Its goal is to continue diversification within the […]
Airbnb to collect vacation tax on properties in Bermuda for extra marketing
Reading Time: 2 minutesBermuda: The Bermuda tourism minister has revealed Airbnb will collect a 4.5 per cent tax on its properties in return for extra marketing. Jamahl Simmons said Airbnb would collect the vacation tax directly from guests when they book a break on the island and then forward the cash to the government. The money will be […]
Northwest Vacation Rental Professionals launches association website
Reading Time: 2 minutesAmerica / Canada: Northwest Vacation Rental Professionals has announced the launch of a website which aims to increase awareness and tourism of the vacation rental industry in America and Canada. The website (https://www.northweststays.com ) will “unite regional vacation rental managers under one digital roof to promote a positive vacation shopping and booking experience” within the […]