By the end of 2022, the sector’s contribution to GDP is expected to grow nearly two thirds to 8.9% of the total economic GDP.
Meetings Industry Association launches new certified training
The Meetings Industry Association has launched a range of new sector-specific certified training courses to assist the professional development of those working in business meetings and events and to support individuals new to the industry.
U.K., Poland and Ireland lead Europe hotel occupancy recovery
The U.K., Poland, and Ireland are the three European countries to achieve occupancy indexes that are 80% or better to pre-pandemic levels.
WTTC welcomes easing of inbound travel restrictions in UK
This move to ease restrictions and open up more key destinations, will help restore consumer confidence and get the UK moving again.
U.K. leading Europe in hotel occupancy recovery
The U.K. continues to lead Europe in hotel occupancy with four straight weeks above 60% in the metric.
WTTC responds to the latest announcement from the UK government
Reopening international travel will give businesses up and down the country a much-needed lifeline.
New hotel quarantine measures would ‘destroy the Travel & Tourism sector’
Fears it could cause irreparable damage to sector which contributes nearly £200 billion to the UK economy.
Much needed quarantine reduction to 5 days in UK
Travel quarantine lockdown to be slashed if passengers test negative on the fifth day, this will provide a much-needed economic boost to UK.
The First 100 Days: action plans for the ‘new normal’
There is tremendous value in slowing down and dedicating the time to take stock of where you’ve been and where you’re going; providing clarity for you and everyone who relies on your direction. Only after that can you put together a set of goals that will keep you and your team focused and prepared as soon as the “new normal” starts.
Emma Parfitt named Area Director of Marketing Communications UK at Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection announced the appointment of Emma Parfitt as Area Director of Marketing Communications for its three UK hotels – The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London’s Mayfair, and Coworth Park in Ascot.
