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PRESS RELEASE: March 2026•Propel Tech•19 Mar 2026

Loyalty, data and connected systems set to reshape leisure sector

Leisure operators are shifting from relying solely on footfall to focusing on loyalty-led engagement using customer data and connected systems. This change is driven by the need for sustainable growth through customer relationships, with membership models and personalised offers becoming central. However, many businesses face challenges due to fragmented systems, and are adopting incremental technology integration to modernise without major disruptions.

COTSWOLDS, Uk - March 19, 2026•Ad Hoc-PR•19 Mar 2026

Why Springtime in the Cotswolds is unmissable

Spring in the Cotswolds offers a quieter and picturesque experience with blooming gardens, wisteria-covered villages, and scenic walking trails. StayCotswold, which manages nearly 300 holiday properties, reports increased interest in spring bookings, highlighting the area's appeal for a peaceful getaway. Key attractions include the Evesham Blossom Trail, Highgrove garden tours, and the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, making it an ideal time for nature and garden enthusiasts to visit.

DORSET, UK - March 13, 2026•Ad Hoc-PR•13 Mar 2026

Five Dorset Beaches Named Among the Best in the UK by CN Traveller as Holiday Cottage Firm Predicts Its Best Year Yet

Five beaches in Dorset have been recognised as among the best in the UK by Conde Nast Traveller, highlighting the county's appeal to international tourists. The beaches, including Durdle Door and Sandbanks, are featured in the publication's guide to the UK's top 60 beaches for 2026. This recognition is expected to boost local tourism, with Dorset Cottage Holidays predicting a strong year ahead as global interest in Dorset's coastal attractions grows.

CHESHIRE, CH - March 6, 2026•Social•06 Mar 2026

Cheshire’s leading attractions, hotels and hospitality businesses honoured at Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026

Cheshire’s visitor economy was celebrated in style last night as the winners of the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026 were announced at a sell-out ceremony. An immaculate country house hotel, a world-renowned zoo and a popular woodland adventure park were among the major winners at the event, which attracted 350 guests from across Cheshire and Warrington. Hosted at Walton Hall and Gardens by television personalities Kelvin and Liz Fletcher of ITV’s Fletcher’s Family Farm, the awards showcased t

e.g. UK - February 27, 2026•Villsy•04 Mar 2026

“March is magic”: Croatian guide spills the secret behind the country’s most explosive waterfall season

When you picture Croatia, the first image is the beach and the sea. But, in March, according to locals, there is a picture postcard ready to be sent - with waterfalls. Toni Hrelja, founder of Croatian villa rental Villsy, shares the best kept secrets on natural wonders. In March, he says, the country’s waterfalls don’t trickle - they explode. Following winter snowmelt and weeks of seasonal rainfall, the cascades at Plitvice Lakes National Park and Krka National Park surge with force, transformin

Be Bold Media•02 Mar 2026

Boom in coach holidays cashing in on silver tourism

An increasing number of couples are choosing organised coach holidays in their retirement with the ‘silver tourism’ market expected to boom in the next five years. Family-run Shropshire company Wisteria Tours says it is seeing the trend first-hand, with a growing number of bookings from older couples. Director Jacky Burnell said recent research showed that as well as coach travel enjoying a resurgence in the UK, there was a global upturn in guided coach tours. “Research into the silver tourism m

Wokingham - February 19, 2026•[email protected]•19 Feb 2026

UK hotels face reputational risks if IT isn’t modernised

With hotel guests expecting a seamless blend of human service and smart technology where they stay, technology experts AMiTEK warn that the industry should modernise IT to stay competitive. Research shows that hospitality businesses in the UK and Ireland lose on average 13 per cent of operational expenditure due to unconnected systems, equating to lost time, revenue, and frustrated staff. This fragmentation can lead to inefficiencies, manual workarounds, and increased risk of service failure. Ho

UK - February 12, 2026•Tree Communications•12 Feb 2026

The Wellbeing Farm Wins Twice at Lancashire Tourism Awards Following Mystery Shopper Judging

The Wellbeing Farm has secured two major accolades at the Lancashire Tourism Awards, being named Business Events Venue of the Year and Wedding Events Venue of the Year, following a rigorous judging process that included mystery shopping of shortlisted venues. The double win marks a significant milestone for the award-winning Lancashire venue, which last won Wedding Venue of the Year a decade ago, making this year’s recognition particularly poignant. Judges assessed venues through a combination o

COTSWOLDS, UK - February 12, 2026•Ad Hoc-PR•12 Feb 2026

Holiday Like a Celeb: StayCotswold Unveils Exclusive VIP Packages

Experience luxury Cotswolds breaks with private chefs, chauffeur-driven tours and in-cottage spa treatments. StayCotswold, the region’s premier luxury accommodation provider with a portfolio of over 280 handpicked properties, has partnered with the Cotswolds’ finest service providers to offer guests exclusive VIP add-ons that elevate a luxury break into a celebrity-style escape. StayCotswold guests can now enhance their stay with exclusive access to a private chef preparing restaurant-quality cu

LONDON - February 12, 2026•LMW PR Limited•12 Feb 2026

Turks and Caicos Islands celebrate first five-star Forbes award

Wymara Villas is now the highest ranked property across the islands that make up this British Overseas Territory, in the newly-released Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Awards. Announced on 11 February, the property is one of eight to feature in this year’s Awards. It is also the only private villa resort in the wider region to be recognised with a five-star designation, and one of only ten properties across the Caribbean to achieve a full 5-star award. Located on the southern side of Providenciales isl

Group 42•10 Feb 2026

Great British Take-Off 2026: First Look at UK Travel In 2026

Dragonpass, the global loyalty platform serving more than 40 million members worldwide, today releases its Great British Take-Off Report 2026. Based on a nationally representative UK study, the data provides one of the earliest statistical views of how Britons are planning to travel in 2026, mapping shifts across spend, trip frequency, motivation, destination choice and the expanding role of airports and layovers within the overall travel experience. UK residents are estimated to have made more

CHELTENHAM, UK - January 29, 2026•Elizabeth Homer Communications•29 Jan 2026

Cheltenham Prepares for Festival Visitors as Serviced Accommodation Plays Growing Role

As Cheltenham gears up for one of the busiest weeks in its calendar, serviced accommodation providers across the town are preparing to welcome thousands of visitors arriving for the Cheltenham Festival. Among them is Jason & Philip Serviced Accommodation, which manages a large portfolio of short-stay homes across Cheltenham that will be occupied by racegoers during Festival week. The properties, located in central neighbourhoods and surrounding areas, are being used by guests attending the races

London - Tuesday 27th January 2026•Jessie Wales Communications•27 Jan 2026

One in Five UK Half-Term Flights Hit by Disruption, New Analysis Finds

AirHelp’s analysis suggests that February half-term is one of the most disruption-prone periods in the travel calendar, driven by a combination of high passenger volumes, tighter airline schedules, winter weather conditions and airport congestion. UK families travelling during the February half-term face a higher risk of delays and cancellations than many expect, according to new analysis from AirHelp.co.uk Reviewing flights departing the UK during last year’s school holiday week, the data shows

Uk January 21st 2026•Oxford Magic Tours•21 Jan 2026

£147bn. 2.4m jobs. £52bn tax. Oxford Magic Walking Tours shows why tourism matters

Oxford Magic Walking Tours a 90-minute, small group Oxford walking tour that blends Oxford University history, film locations and live, close-up magic, is celebrating five star feedback across multiple platforms while highlighting how much tourism contributes to the UK: £147 billion a year, 2.4 million jobs, and £52 billion in tax revenues. Why this matters (in numbers) The latest national research shows: Tourism is worth £147 billion a year to the UK about 5% of the whole economy (direct + supp

London 12.1.2026•elephant communications•12 Jan 2026

New Year Red Alert - as People with Medical Conditions set to Travel Abroad with Inadequate Cover

A significant number of people with pre-existing medical conditions are set to put themselves at risk abroad this year by travelling with inadequate travel insurance with many seriously under-estimating the cost of medical care abroad - according to new research from AllClear Travel Insurance. The new poll of a representative sample of 2,000 adults revealed that only 28% of people with medical conditions say they would buy top quality travel insurance before heading off abroad this year. Whilst

LONDON, UK - December 16, 2025•GEC PR•16 Dec 2025

The UK’s Favourite for 15 Years Running - Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) Wins ‘Best Company for Airport Parking’ at the British Travel Awards 2025

Family-owned Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) has triumphed once again winning ‘Best Company for Airport Parking’ at the prestigious British Travel Awards (BTA). This remarkable milestone marks the company’s 15th consecutive win, firmly securing APH as the best in the industry. Taking place at Grosvenor House in London on 8th December 2025, the event brought together leading names from across the travel sector and famous faces from Strictly Come Dancing, for an evening of glitz, glamour and

London - December 15, 2025•Brave Bison•15 Dec 2025

The 2026 travel trend: Half of nation longs for rest and relaxation

As the new year approaches, travel is taking on a different meaning. A new study commissioned by Icelandair reveals that 2026 will be defined not by bucket list ticking or sightseeing marathons, but by travellers seeking deeper, more restorative experiences. According to the survey, nearly half of UK travellers (48%) say they plan to travel in 2026 for personal transformation rather than sightseeing. Rest and recovery are also core motivators, with half (50%) saying rest and relaxation are their

York, December 15, 2025•Edge45•15 Dec 2025

York golf travel firm expands into new offices

York-based Glencor Golf Holidays has moved into larger offices after sustained success over the past few years meant it had to expand its team. The specialist golf holiday provider has now moved to 2 Cayley Court, George Cayley Drive, York, YO30 4WH. The family-run company has seen huge growth recently and needed extra space for additional staff they are recruiting. Alongside the added space, the new offices also come with a dedicated meeting room for hosting clients, partners and suppliers. Gro

London: 11 December 2025•The Tonic Communications•11 Dec 2025

Beyond borders: Hospitality’s hunt for new talent amid a perfect storm for the sector in 2026

Quinyx warns global recruitment and smarter workforce planning will define hospitality success as staffing shortages persist UK hospitality businesses are heading into 2026 facing a perfect storm of rising costs, talent shortages, and shifting immigration rules, warns leading workforce management provider Quinyx. And, as the sector battles to fill thousands of vacancies, many operators are looking beyond borders to secure the skills they need. However, with visa restrictions tightening and wage

Zagreb, Croatia - December 10, 2025•SERPRise d.o.o•10 Dec 2025

Christmas in Croatia: The Best Advent Cities for UK Travellers, from Zagreb to the Coast

The festive season in Croatia offers a magical winter wonderland for travellers. Across the country, there are more than twenty major Advent celebrations in cities, and Zagreb alone hosts more than fifteen separate Advent locations within its official Christmas programme. New research by Villsy, local Croatian rental villa company, has identified the five most popular “Advent” Christmas markets in Croatia, based on Instagram hashtag trends and local accolades. From the award-winning capital Zagr

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