STR: 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, according to STR data through 18 July. “Demand is almost exclusively leisure-driven as the U.K. has benefitted from a successful vaccination program, a phased reopening and improved travel sentiment overall,” said Thomas Emanuel, STR’s Director. “Other countries […]

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PHOCUSWRIGHT: How the travel industry is preparing for Brexit|VIDEO

With the U.K. (and continental Europe) gripped in Brexit uncertainty, the travel industry is having to put contingency plans in place to ensure business as usual for the millions of domestic and foreign travelers. The overriding message from the ‘Brexit – Dead Ahead’ panel during Phocuswright Europe in Amsterdam last week, is that everyone loses. […]

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