Born from an idea spawned by a 32-year-old Austin Maestro, and after four years in the making, the UK’s newest visitor attraction Great British Car Journey has opened its doors. Making the once ordinary extraordinary, the Great British Car Journey…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a series of new sailings for Arts Society members as part of its brand new 2022-23 programme of cruising. Arts Society members can choose from seven new sailings in 2022 and early 2023, setting…
Paying Back SEISS HMRC has updated it’s guidance to explain when and how to tell them about a tax return amendment if it affects your eligibility or grant amount. Specifically, you must tell them if there is an amendment to…
The world’s first Vaccine recipient - Margaret Keenan today joined Harry Shaw’s first coach holiday since lockdown restrictions eased. Margaret - joined by her daughter Sue and son in law David commented: “ We are looking forward to a few…
Revised Guidance for Lounges DCMS has received Cabinet Office approval to change the guidance for lounge areas in accommodation properties. The guidance now reads: If you wish to provide food and drink to customers in a lounge - for example,…
The full Policy document that underpins today’s Queen’s Speech is attached. The main components that will be of interest to tourism businesses are: The Government will publish a Levelling Up White Paper later this year, setting out new policy interventions…
Tourism and GDP With the GDP figures for March being published today, there was the opportunity to compare tourism to other sectors of the UK economy. The key figures are: UK GDP rose 2.1% in March Manufacturing rose by 1.9%…
THE MUSICAL PHENOMENON RETURNS Tony & Olivier Award-winning show returns to the heart of Victoria, supporting the area’s cultural recovery The iconic musical - seen by over 10 million people in London alone - celebrates its 15th anniversary in its…
Grand UK Holidays, the Norwich based escorted holiday specialist, has discovered that 90% of its customer base don’t feel that it is currently safe to travel abroad in 2021. What’s more 53% said they still wouldn’t feel safe travelling abroad…
Confirmation of Move to Step 3 The Prime Minister has confirmed that England will move to Step 3 on 17th May as planned. As detailed previously in the roadmap this means: Indoor hospitality can reopen Indoor attractions can reopen Indoor…