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Articles tagged “brexit”

How the UK vote to leave the European Union is affecting the travel industry in the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Tourism

What the UK Election Result Means for Travel and Tourism

Boris Johnson wants to get Brexit done, but in reality leaving the European Union will be a long and arduous process — and ultimately leave the country poorer. It's going to be a rocky few years for the UK's travel and tourism industry.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

What the UK Election Result Means for Travel and Tourism

Tourism

Germany and the UK Are Trouble Spots in Europe’s Tourism Outlook

European tourism may, broadly speaking, be in growth mode. But there is still plenty of cause for guarded optimism, particularly when it comes to Germany and the UK.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Germany and the UK Are Trouble Spots in Europe’s Tourism Outlook

Hotels

Brexit Uncertainty Weighs on Premier Inn Owner Whitbread

While most economic forecasts think that leaving the European Union will be bad for the United Kingdom, uncertainty over how, when, or even if, Brexit occurs is doing plenty of damage at the moment.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Brexit Uncertainty Weighs on Premier Inn Owner Whitbread

Business Travel

5 Takeaways From the UK’s Thomas Cook Inquiry

Inquiries like these are often pretty brutal on company executives. Former CEO Peter Fankhauser shoulders a lot of responsibility for what went down at Thomas Cook, but he's not the only one at fault. The actions of his predecessors, as well as the UK government itself, are likely to also come under scrutiny.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

5 Takeaways From the UK’s Thomas Cook Inquiry

Tourism

Brexit’s Toll on UK Travel, a 5-Year Projection: New Skift Research

The United Kingdom hasn’t left the European Union just yet, but the impact of the Brexit vote is already being felt by the travel industry. Things will likely get worse when the UK actually leaves.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 5 years ago

Brexit’s Toll on UK Travel, a 5-Year Projection: New Skift Research

Tourism

A Post-Brexit Labor Market Will Severely Hurt UK Tourism’s Ability to Recruit

What will happen with Brexit is still anyone's guess. But the end of the "freedom of movement" — which is the most likely outcome in the event of any Brexit deal or no deal — will present existential hiring challenges for the tourism sector's labor force.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

A Post-Brexit Labor Market Will Severely Hurt UK Tourism’s Ability to Recruit

Tourism

The Impact of Brexit on the Travel Industry: New Skift Research

The UK is an important contributor to global travel, but the uncertainty over Brexit will impact its place in the world and its residents’ willingness to spend on international vacations. The questions are just how and where the impact will be felt most.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 5 years ago

The Impact of Brexit on the Travel Industry: New Skift Research

Tourism

The World Needs Reminding That Tourism Doesn’t Happen in a Political Vacuum

On World Tourism Day, it's worth pointing out that politics and tourism don't exist independently of each other — they collide.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

The World Needs Reminding That Tourism Doesn’t Happen in a Political Vacuum

Business Travel

Is Brexit Actually Helping Biz Travel in the UK?

Compared to continental Europe, employees in the UK are much more likely to view Brexit as a good thing for company travel. With that said, the deadline for a deal is fast approaching, and no one is quite sure what the outcome will be.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Is Brexit Actually Helping Biz Travel in the UK?

Business Travel

Why Some UK Business Travelers Are Actually Optimistic About Brexit

Clearly, presenting Brexit from an economic angle versus a political angle has a big impact on how British business travelers respond.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Some UK Business Travelers Are Actually Optimistic About Brexit