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💰 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that England's decision to allow mayors to impose unlimited overnight visitor levies could harm the UK's global competitiveness. Research shows that a £10 levy might deter 29% of international tourists and 39% of UK residents, potentially reducing international visitor spending by £14.4 billion in 2027. WTTC urges the government to consider economic impacts beyond revenue, as higher costs might weaken tourism growth and local economies.

Data analysed by UHY Hacker Young show 692 hotel businesses have entered insolvency over the past five years

Google just switched off vacation rental search in Europe. The EU is celebrating. It is regulating the wrong decade. From this week, EEA travellers …

🏨 Remington Hospitality has added the Hyatt Regency Long Island to its portfolio, enhancing its third-party management of 358-room hotels. Located near Hauppauge and Ronkonkoma business parks, this full-service hotel boasts 18,000 sq ft of meeting space, fitness amenities, and access to Wind Watch Golf & Country Club. With the addition, Remington continues to focus on high-performing hospitality assets in key markets, managing hotels across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.

🌱 **What? When? Where? How?** New EU rules on environmental claims start on September 27, 2026, affecting all EU countries without a grace period. The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, formally Directive (EU) 2024/825, bans generic terms like "eco-friendly" unless backed by evidence. Booking.com preemptively removed its Travel Sustainable badge from over half a million listings in March 2024. Fines can reach up to 4% of turnover, but enforcement varies by country. Hotels must substantiate claims or face potential legal actions.

🏨 Leland Pillsbury and Ira Lubert will be honored at the 2027 PSHRS Industry Awards on April 13, 2027, at Penn State University Park. Pillsbury receives the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Lubert is named Hospitality Executive of the Year. Thayer Lodging Group, co-founded by Pillsbury, achieved a 26.2% internal rate of return over 25+ years. Lubert co-founded several private fund advisory firms. Both have significantly influenced the hospitality industry and support education initiatives.

Google’s new user interface is meant to help the company avoid fines from EU regulators.

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