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Comment on the business rate cuts announced for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

Comment on the business rate cuts announced for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

23/07/2026
Julia Lo Bue-Said OBE, CEO Advantage Travel Partnership and spokesperson for the UK Outbound Travel Group, said: “The decision by Andy Burnham to back a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, bars and live music venues is a welcome recognition of the pressures facing businesses that are central to the UK’s economy. But where […]
On behalf of the UK Outbound Travel Group following the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding his timetable to step down

On behalf of the UK Outbound Travel Group following the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding his timetable to step down

23/06/2026
Julia Lo Bue-Said, spokesperson for the UK Outbound Travel Group, said: “Following the Prime Minister’s announcement this morning to set out his timetable to step down, the priority must be stability and economic confidence. At a time when businesses are already navigating significant geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the country needs a smooth transition and a […]
UK Outbound Travel Group Celebrates Success of New Recruitment Campaign

UK Outbound Travel Group Celebrates Success of New Recruitment Campaign

03/06/2026
Two Prominent Industry Leaders Join at Champion Level The UK Outbound Travel Group has announced a significant milestone in its growth, welcoming two distinguished new members following the launch of its latest recruitment campaign.  Andy Freeth, Group CEO of Travcorp Holdings and Sudheer Sharma, CEO and Trustee of PT Trustees, have both joined at Champion […]
UK Outbound Travel Group Membership Options for 2026

UK Outbound Travel Group Membership Options for 2026

18/05/2026
New for 2026, the UK Outbound Travel Group is offering three tiers of membership to suit organisations of all sizes and levels of engagement: Patron – £1,000 a year  Get your brand in front of the right people from day one.  Patron members benefit from: Advocate – £5,000 a year  Everything included in Patron membership, plus direct engagement with policymakers. […]
Sunlounger Travel meets local MP and Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP at King’s Lynn office

Sunlounger Travel meets local MP and Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP at King’s Lynn office

24/03/2026
Sunlounger Travel, a member of Advantage Travel Partnership, welcomed local MP James Wild and Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP, Leader of the Conservative Party, to their offices in King’s Lynn on Monday 23 March 2026. The meeting gave owner and managing director Iain Kirkbright the opportunity to speak directly about the challenges facing the travel […]