Travel & leisure industry1 day agoLicensing laws, VAT and festivals- has it been a bumper season for tourism?Tourism NI says that "the vast majority of tourism businesses are largely optimistic" but what do businesses say?1 day ago6 days agoCruise ship numbers still low amid visitor riseGuernsey welcomed 81,681 visitors in the second quarter of 2026. 6 days ago27 Aug 2026Country house hotel expansion could deliver 60 jobsThe operators of the Hetland Hall Hotel near Dumfries want to add bedrooms, an events space and lodges.27 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Travelodge boss' departure inevitable, MP saysJo Boydell had faced criticism after the sexual assault at the Maidenhead hotel was reported.20 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Hotel linked to Oliver Cromwell to reopen next yearThe new owners say the business will be an important part of the town's regeneration.19 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Drivers urged to park better after buses blockedBad parking is preventing buses from passing which is affecting business.18 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Late bookings and Bergerac boost overnight tourismVisit Jersey says more flights, good weather and TV drama have drawn more visitors to the island.6 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Woman awarded £20k in indirect sex discrimination case against hotelAnna Owens said she felt "betrayed and deflated" when the arrangements she had verbally agreed were changed by a new manager. 4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026New owner plans to reopen unfinished Hilton hotelCambridgeshire-based Leisure & Co Hotel aim to reopen the hotel by summer 2027.4 Aug 2026...