From October 1, people in Scotland will need proof they have been fully vaccinated before they can enter large events and nightclubs in plans formally approved yesterday by Holyrood
TRAVEL & TOURISM
The rate hike signals a new host of changes to be navigated for hospitality businesses, as the rate gradually returns to the 'sector norm' of 20% in April 2022
The staycation market saw the highest average occupancy rates in Wales at 80 per cent, followed by England and Scotland at 64 per cent; with London, being more reliant on international and business travel
Jennie Berry was staying at Mama Shelter London when she fell in the bathroom on her room’s accessible shower seat and could not reach the emergency alarm because it was tied up out of reach
The government has announced an update to the app which will mean fewer people being advised to self-isolate following contact with a positive case
Vacancy levels are running at 10% across the sector, implying a shortage of over 200,000 workers, and the 'pingdemic' has meant up to as many as a fifth of staff are isolating at any one time
New strategy will see the creation of a new Hospitality Sector Council as well as a number of new initiatives introduced to raise the profile of the industry as a career and cut waste and reduce emissions
Barclaycard data found that consumer spending on hotels grew 5.4% in June as Brits continued to holiday in the UK, with spending at pubs and bars rising 38.1%, boosted by the Euros and Wimbledon
UKHospitality's Kate Nicholls said it was vital that businesses are able to reach their own solutions, satisfy their risk assessments and optimise implementation costs while ensuring safety, as the Prime Minister confirms the relaxing of restrictions next week
EXCLUSIVE: Global interest in Carbis Bay Estate sees web traffic rise over 700% after G7 Summit hype
The Estate, owned by Stephen and Jose Baker, saw its web traffic rocket from an average 4,000 visitors a day to over 30,000 on the day it was announced as the venue for the three-day conference, as booking revenue reached its highest level in the hotel’s history
