The Employment Rights Bill has passed through the House of Lords, and is expected to gain royal assent this week, and then become law in England, Scotland and Wales –…
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Dublin-based ASAP Operator Member Staycity Group has begun work on a new £120 million development in Shoreditch, London, scheduled to open in May 2027, and operating under the boutique lifestyle…
The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 grants Scottish councils the power to raise funds for tourist services and facilities by applying a charge on overnight stays, based on a percentage…
Budget hotels have a lot to offer the corporate sector, with the market awash with big-name budget brands offering an affordable stay where travellers know exactly what they’ll get. These…
The government has announced a consultation on new powers for regional Mayors to impose an overnight levy on holiday lets, including hotels, holiday lets, bed and breakfasts, and guesthouses. Industry body…
ASAP Supplier Member Silentnight has officially achieved B Corp certification, joining a global movement of businesses committed to balancing profit with purpose. The rigorous certification process evaluated Silentnight’s entire business…
SilverDoor and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have today announced a partnership that gives SilverDoor’s corporate and mobility clients instant online access to IHG’s extended stay and suites properties across…
Short-term rentals company Sonder plans to file for bankruptcy, after Marriott International said a licensing agreement between the two companies had ended under which Sonder hotels were bookable via Marriott’s…
The World Travel and Tourism Council is set to move its head office outside the UK for the first time, citing Brexit as “one of the main factors” behind the…
Long-standing ASAP Operator Member Lamington Group has secured a green development and investment loan of £41.75m from Coutts Commercial to fund the construction of a new net zero ‘hometel’ in…
