The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) estimates that almost 12 million extra pints will be sold in UK pubs during the Six Nations tournament.  The trade body estimates that the tournament will generate nearly £60 million in additional revenue for the sector compared with a typical February or March weekend.  Despite this, UK beer drinkers continue to pay significantly more in beer duty than fans in competing nations.   The UK’s beer duty is three times higher than in both France and...

JLL's latest Global Hotel Investment Outlook identified that strong debt markets, record dry powder and reestablished confidence in the sector's resilience were creating optimal conditions for accelerating investment activity in 2026. Global hotel transaction volumes demonstrated significant momentum in 2025, with direct investment up 22% from the 2023 trough. The Americas region led growth with a 27% increase in transaction volumes, while EMEA posted 4% growth. Asia Pacific experienced a 20%...

In a letter to the Chancellor, leading hospitality and leisure CEOs called on the Government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England. More than 200 signatories from leading accommodation providers including Butlin’s, Haven, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Merlin Entertainments, Parkdean Resorts, Travelodge and Whitbread warn that the proposed holiday tax will “hit families hardest, put jobs at risk and drain money from local businesses and communities”. Signatories warned that “holidays...