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Lewis Catchpole

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UKinbound welcomes new tourism minister Stephanie Peacock

📅 Stephanie Peacock MP appointed as tourism minister, September 2025. The UK tourism sector contributes £74bn annually, 4% of gross value added. The government targets 50 million international visitors by 2030, aided by the Visitor Economy Advisory Council. Joss Croft OBE of UKinbound welcomes Peacock’s appointment, following Sir Chris Bryant MP. UKinbound actively participates in shaping the National Visitor Economy Strategy through the advisory council.
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Mayfield launches offering hoteliers ‘a third way’

🏨 Mayfield launches in September as a soft-brand collection of 100 independent midscale hotels across the USA and UK. Founded by Thomas and Melissa Magnuson, it offers operational freedom without excessive fees or forced renovations. Mayfield's holistic platform includes AI-driven pricing and connectivity for management efficiency. It targets local and essential business travelers, aiming to support local communities while bypassing restrictive franchise models. The initiative focuses on empowering hotels with flexibility and individuality.
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UKH urges maximum discount in response to business rates reform plans

💸 UKHospitality welcomes government’s interim business rates reform report but stresses the need for a maximum discount on the rates multiplier. The government can apply a 20p per pound discount, crucial for hospitality properties under £500,000 rateable value. UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls advocates for this ahead of November's Budget, highlighting potential rateable value hikes in April. She also calls for a zero rate for properties over £500,000 and transitional relief to mitigate large value increases.
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Marriott marks 100th EMEA Moxy hotel with Belfast opening

🏨 Marriott International has launched its 100th Moxy hotel in EMEA with Moxy Belfast City, the first in Northern Ireland, featuring 179 rooms. Located centrally in Belfast, the hotel showcases playful design and vibrant spaces. Opened in partnership with MHL Hotel Collection, it marks a decade milestone for Moxy, now present in 18 destinations with 100 hotels. By 2025, Moxy plans five more hotel launches across Europe, including locations in Portugal, Ireland, Germany, UK, and France.
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