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Public feedback begins shaping seaside resort’s £20m investment programme
Rhyl residents have been putting forward bold ideas for the town’s future at a community discussion led by Clwyd North MP Gill German, as momentum…

Vox BT: Every Vox Radio Just Went Bluetooth
Now all guests can follow a tour through their own wireless earphones or hearing aids.

Heatwave fails to save the Great British Staycation
School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave…

Innovative and Inspiring Wave of ‘Hands-On’ Experiences To Wow Visitors Across West Midlands’ destinations
From unforgettable graffiti workshops to captivating food tours and artisan glassmaking, a VisitEngland backed project is bringing new ways for visitors to experience the region.

Civic pride: New research shows Birmingham is as proud of its orchestra as its football teams
New research from the CBSO puts the popularity of Birmingham’s orchestra and concert halls alongside that of its football teams and reveals a healthy appetite…

Verdant Parks responds to growing appetite for glamping staycations with new accommodation offering
Leading Scotland and North East holiday park operator Verdant Parks has enhanced its accommodation offer in response to customer demand for glamping staycations and elevated UK…

Lap up the summer savings – Kids Go Free and Kids Eat Free at Silverstone Museum
The British Grand Prix may officially be over for the 2026 season but the racing never stops!

Glion Strengthens The Bridge Between Academia And Industry As Hospitality Jobs Evolve Faster Than Ever
Glion Institute of Higher Education has welcomed members of its Hospitality & Luxury Industry Council (HLIC) for their third official gathering since forming last year…

Too hot to stay: UK Staycations fall sharply this Summer as UK temperatures soar
There was once a time when UK adults had domestic ‘staycation’ holidays to avoid soaring temperatures abroad, but new research suggests that this trend is…

New data reveals 765 allergen safety failures in UK hospitality
New industry data is highlighting potential risks in how allergen information is managed in UK hospitality, with audit findings showing recurring issues in how information…

Vine Hotels Acquires The Gables Hotel in Gloucestershire
Best Western The Gables Hotel has joined the Vine Hotels portfolio following the acquisition of the 46-bedroom South Gloucestershire property by the hotel management, advisory…

Welsh lodge park and solar-powered Yorkshire manufacturer behind UK first
A luxury holiday park and one of the UK’s fastest-growing caravan manufacturers have joined forces to offer something rarely seen in the sector – single-unit…

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa Wins Tripadvisor’s® Coveted Travellers’ Choice® Award 2026
The award-winning Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa has added another accolade to its long list of achievements.

‘We’re still open for business’ – Lesters Arms owner urges people to back the pub to help it overcome the Brewood bridge closure
A Staffordshire entrepreneur, who invested more than £1m into bringing a derelict pub back to life, is urging people to back local businesses struggling with…

Digital Travel Credentials: Hype, hope and some hard questions
By Brendan Lynch, Sales Director at Smurfit Westrock Security Concepts A passport that lives on your phone is no longer way off into the future.

Portuguese National Team Is Flying With Tap Air Portugal To The 2026 World Cup
• TAP is the Portuguese national team’s official airline • The team debuts the new airline travel kits The Portuguese national team is flying with…

The London Essentials to perform open top bus concert in London as Three Lions World Cup campaign counts down to kick off
This Wednesday afternoon – ahead of England’s World Cup getting under way – the capital’s globe-trotting international party band, The London Essentials, will be touring…

Westlife star Kian Egan catches waves at Lost Shore ahead of worldwide tour
Westlife star Kian Egan swapped the stage for the surf this summer, enjoying a family getaway at Scotland’s Lost Shore Surf Resort ahead of the…

TAP Air Portugal Celebrates 60 Years of History and Flights to Brazil
The airline has carried over two million passengers between Brazil and Europe.