Articles tagged “uk”

Tourism

Edinburgh to Charge Scotland’s First Tourist Tax

Thanks to powers granted by the Scottish parliament, Edinburgh is leading the way on charging its visitors taxes on their hotel stays. We could see more tourist taxes pop up in Scotland, making the destination more expensive.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Edinburgh to Charge Scotland’s First Tourist Tax

Tourism

Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free 30-Day Tourist Visas for 35 Nations: Did Your Country Make the List?

Thailand, Malaysia, China – and now Sri Lanka – are catching on: relaxing travel rules boosts tourism. With Sri Lanka eyeing a jump from 1.49 million visitors last year to 2.5 million this year, easing entry is their big play.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free 30-Day Tourist Visas for 35 Nations: Did Your Country Make the List?

Experiences

TUI to Offer Allianz Travel Insurance for UK Bookings

TUI's travel insurance tie-up with Allianz Partners UK suggests two things. The tour operator is betting that vacationers prefer one-stop shopping for trips and coverage. For Allianz, it's a volume play in a crowded market.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 4 months ago

TUI to Offer Allianz Travel Insurance for UK Bookings

Hotels

Blackstone Bets on UK Travel Sector with Village Hotels Takeover

The deal for the 33-hotel chain is reportedly worth $1 billion.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

Blackstone Bets on UK Travel Sector with Village Hotels Takeover

Hotels

Oyo Launches Premium Vacation Rental Homes in UK

While Oyo's global expansion plans had been on pause mode during Covid, the hospitality company now seems to be diversifying its geographic footprint.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Oyo Launches Premium Vacation Rental Homes in UK

Hotels

Premier Inn to Grow Hotel Room Count by 25% Before 2030

Premier Inn hotels are like shoeboxes, but their beds have comfy mattresses that come with a "good sleep" guarantee. The profitable brand anticipates strong growth in the UK and Germany.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Premier Inn to Grow Hotel Room Count by 25% Before 2030

Tourism

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Amsterdam is struggling to shake off its historic image of the city where everything goes.

Dawit Habtemariam | 12 months ago

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Tourism

VisitBritain to Embrace Movie Tourism in 2024

By incorporating popular media, VisitBritain seems to know what sells in tourism now.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

VisitBritain to Embrace Movie Tourism in 2024

Hotels

Inside EasyHotel’s Turnaround: CEO Strives to Double Hotel Count by 2026

With a turnaround artist at its helm, EasyHotel is finally poised for its long-awaited expansion. Recent investment in the company is a wager that affordability will matter more to some travelers than whether a hotel is Instagram-ready.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Inside EasyHotel’s Turnaround: CEO Strives to Double Hotel Count by 2026

Skift Meetings

UK Events Hit by Rising Costs

The cost of events and conferences in the UK is up by almost 25%. Business is strong for now, but there are likely challenges ahead.

1 year ago
UK Events Hit by Rising Costs