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Articles tagged “UK government”

Online Travel

7 Travel Startups Kickstarted by the UK Government

Private equity flooded the travel industry during the pandemic, but many startups looked to the government’s Innovate UK arm, which continues to put millions of pounds on the table.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

7 Travel Startups Kickstarted by the UK Government

Hotels

UK Hotels Get a Little Lift From Block Bookings for Crisis Workers

As more countries mobilize their crisis workers, hotel groups can at least rely on small levels of business — the tricky part will be figuring out which properties stay open, and who exactly checks in.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

UK Hotels Get a Little Lift From Block Bookings for Crisis Workers

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

UK Government to Probe Environmental Cost of Tourism

The UK's tourism industry is robust and vitally important to its economy — which is why it's even more important that the government take a look at its environmental impact.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

UK Government to Probe Environmental Cost of Tourism