Positive news, but why limit this to 18 - 30 year olds? A return to real free movement for all, which was always conditional, would also open up the EU single market & end some of the Tory Brexit bureaucracy ! theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

💮 In our May edition of our newsletter you can read the latest news, insights & events for the UK youth student & educational travel industry: rb.gy/0e5qir #youthtravel #studenttravel #educationaltravel #membership #growyournetwork #youthtravelnews #youthtraveltrends

Thousands of tourists desert UK for Europe’s VAT free Shopping and have turned to Italy and France. Global tourism is growing at an enormous pace & is an opportunity to boost UK Economy if ⁦GOV.UK⁩ would re-introduce VAT free shopping for tourists thetimes.co.uk/article/389a16…

In migration figs or not, intl students bring real benefits: • £42bn p.a, with typical constituency £58m better off. • £12bn to priority levelling up areas. • soft power from British values & lasting trade ties. • fund research vital to UK “science superpower” ambitions.

PM’s MAC review advises against change to Graduate Route: “Our conclusion is clear. The Graduate Route has broadly achieved and continues to achieve the objectives set by this government. We therefore recommend that the route remains in place in its current form.” #commonsense

'By the time that you watch this I will no longer be here' A poignant final message from the Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner recorded before his death for a special BBC documentary 'There's Only One Rob Burrow' BBC One BBC iPlayer

There are two weeks to go until the HMA 29th Hotel Marketing Awards! 🍾 Join us to have the opportunity to network with fellow marketers and professionals from across the hospitality sector. Book your place here 👉 bit.ly/3w0IIvN #HMA

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We are committed to the continued professional development of hotel marketers! 📈 To support this, we're providing a handy education hub with useful webinars and courses on marketing and leadership. 📚 Explore our information guide here 👉 bit.ly/49wS00e #HMA

Stephanie Peacock MP (Stephanie Peacock MP) has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Department for Culture, Media and Sport

We have today published the latest version of our policy manifesto: Realising the Potential. This has been updated to reflect the outcome of the general election, and the appointment of a new government, new ministers and new priorities. tourismalliance.com/realising-the-…

Our Hospitality Marketing Foundation Certificate is moving forward. Developed by the HMA and HOSPA PD, this course is designed to provide essential marketing knowledge tailored specifically for the hospitality industry.🔍 Register your interest: bit.ly/3AnCAj3

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BETA 21st-anniversary reception at House of Lords. BETA unites 120 businesses to create rewarding experiences for young people, inspiring a love for UK travel and boosting an industry worth £127 billion Great speech from Chairman Steve Lowy Thanks Jenny Jones

The Youth Mobility scheme with the EU is not just for young Europeans to work and live here but for young Brits to go to Europe. Need to have a two sided conversation on this otherwise it is misleading #bbclaurak

#OnThisDay 1985: Before Back to the Future was released in the UK, Terry Wogan sat down with Michael J Fox, the then relatively unknown actor behind central character Marty McFly. Soon, both star and film would go stratospheric.

Remembering all those who lost their lives on the 36th anniversary of The Hillsborough tragedy. Thoughts, love & prayers to their families, friends and everybody affected by that tragic day in 1989. They shall never walk alone. #YoullNeverWalkAlone #Hillsborough #NeverForgotten

A message from our Community Chair, Harry Fielder... As we count down to the 30th HMA Hotel Marketing Awards at The Savoy, Harry shares why this year’s event is unmissable. 👀 📅 Monday 16th June | 📍 The Savoy, London 🎟️ hospa.org/event-details/… #HMAAwards30

Excited to share that "Creating Loyalty in Youth Travel" is now available for purchase through Kogan Page Publishing . If you're interested, grab a copy and share your thoughts! 📚 Link to purchase: (koganpage.com/marketing-comm…) #YouthTravel #StudentTravel #CreatingLoyaltyinYouthTravel

A shocking statistic. But will Rachel Reeves respond? I doubt it. In my 50 years The Castle at Taunton these are the toughest trading conditions I’ve known. Worse than the 1970s. Yes, I loathe this dysfunctional The Labour Party government. #TaxedOut