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M&A Activity Continues To Escalate In The Global Hotel Operator Sector

M&A activity in the hotel operator sector continues to gain momentum globally. Strategic buyers have closed a number of recent high-profile transactions, such as Hyatt's acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Legal Considerations For Hotels: Building Safety (Video)

Hotels are excluded from the definition of higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022. But hotel owners, developers and operators shouldn't assume they are out of scope.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

AI On Tap: ASA 'Pours' Over Alcohol Ads

The ASA has published the results of a trial to use AI to see if alcohol advertisers are complying with the CAP Code. Happily, the findings show that the overwhelming majority...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

In the world of hospitality, your premises licence is the cornerstone of your business operation. Whether you run a buzzing bar, a boutique hotel...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Rothera Bray

Legal Considerations For Hotels: Real Estate Finance (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Supporting Strategic Change In The Hostel Sector: My Work With A National Operator

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Browne Jacobson

All In A Day's Work: What Does The Employment Rights Bill Mean For Leisure And Hospitality (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Herrington Carmichael

Worth It: The Dining And Travel Experiences That Hold Value Against Spending Cutbacks

United Kingdom Consumer

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AlixPartners

Retail Law Roundup: August 2025

United Kingdom International

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Browne Jacobson

When Is A Hotel Not A Hotel?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Asylum Hotels Injunction: What This Means For Local Authorities

United Kingdom Media & IT

BJ

Browne Jacobson

What Now For The Hospitality Sector In Light Of The Changes To The UK's Immigration Policy?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Burness Paull

Hospitality Market Monitor – Hospitality Shrinks In First Half Of 2025 As Government-led Employment Cost Pressures Bite

United Kingdom Employment

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AlixPartners

Hospitality – Sports Stars

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

UPCOMING WEBINAR: New Online Child Safety Rules: Stay Compliant, Avoid Risk

United Kingdom Compliance

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LegalVision

Do Not Bottle The Truth: Major Soft Drinks Company Commits To Correcting Its Recycling Claims Under EU Law

European Union Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights: Why Less Might Be More (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

UK Government Unveils Ambitious Compute Roadmap To Bolster AI And National Infrastructure

United Kingdom Technology

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Baker Botts LLP

AI In Healthcare: Legal And Ethical Considerations At The New Frontier

United Kingdom Technology

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A&O Shearman

The Employment Rights Bill: The Latest For The Hospitality And Leisure Sector

The Employment Rights Bill ( ERB) has been the headline topic in employment law since it was published on 10 October 2024.

United Kingdom Employment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

UK Hospitality Industry Faces Severe Pain In Light Of Recent Employment Regulatory Changes

The UK Hospitality Industry has suffered from innumerable cost pressures over the last decade. From post-Brexit labour shortages to resurgent cost inflation to hikes in employers...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Love Holidays But Dislike Misleading Price Claims? So Does The ASA

The ASA has delivered yet another ruling on pricing this week. This time, it was in the context of two holiday listings seen on www.loveholidays.com...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Improving Accessibility In Payments: A £70bn Opportunity

The rapid evolution of payment technologies – contactless cards, mobile wallets, and self-checkout systems, for example – have transformed how we pay, creating faster and more convenient experiences...

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

Higgs LLP In Conversation With Richard Cox, Managing Director, Langley Business Systems (Podcast)

United Kingdom Law Performance

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Higgs LLP

Who Will Lead The Charge On Hotel Sustainability In Uncertain Times?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Tourism Tax: What It Could Mean For Hospitality And Public Services

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Spencer West

FTC Implements Rule To Eliminate Hidden Fees In Pricing

United Kingdom Consumer

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IR Global

R. v LFH Moonfleet Manor Ltd: A Timely Health And Safety Reminder For Hotel Operators

United Kingdom Employment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

HFSS Rules (Officially) Delayed, But Not Really

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Turning The Tables On Hospitality Staffing

United Kingdom Employment

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AlixPartners

Hospitality Market Monitor – Hospitality Market Stability Under Threat From New Wave Of Government Costs

United Kingdom Media & IT

A

AlixPartners

Key Considerations In Brand Selection For Branded Residential Projects

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Offices: Repurpose Or Retrofit – Where Are We Today?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Turning The Tables On Hospitality Staffing

The workforce challenge facing the U.S. hospitality industry shows little sign of abating, especially in the lodging sector, with evolving immigration policy adding another layer of complexity.

United Kingdom Employment

A

AlixPartners

Hospitality Market Monitor – Hospitality Market Stability Under Threat From New Wave Of Government Costs

Britain's pubs, restaurants and hotels market has achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners shows...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Key Considerations In Brand Selection For Branded Residential Projects

The global branded residential sector continues to diversify and grow in both urban and resort markets. We are now seeing a new generation in the market for branded residences.

United Kingdom Real Estate

GP

Goodwin Procter LLP

Offices: Repurpose Or Retrofit – Where Are We Today?

The office market was thrown into turmoil in the post-pandemic shift towards flexible working. Businesses battled with uncertainty over the future of the workplace and whether big glossy...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Hotel Financing: Key Considerations For Lenders In A Resurging Market

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Macfarlanes LLP

Hospitality Market Monitor – Sites Hold Steady In 2024 But Q4 Closures Show Costs Are Biting

Britain's pubs, restaurants and hotels overcame widespread challenges to end 2024 with virtually the same number of premises as 12 months earlier...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed Consultation Of Fire Safety Topics

In December 2024, the Scottish Government published a consultation document in relation to a proposed consultation of Scotland's building and fire safety regulatory frameworks.

United Kingdom Real Estate

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

S4:E8 – Championing The North East: 'Fear Less, Do More' With John Holmes (Video)

In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More', host Gill Hunter sits down with John Holmes, Chairman of Bernicia, who shares stories from his extensive career which has stemmed from his passion and love for the North East.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Square One

How Will The Business Rate Relief Cut Impact Retail And Hospitality Businesses?

Following the pandemic and in a bid to manage inflation and changing consumer behaviour, the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief (RHLR) scheme provided a 75% discount on 2023/24 business rates.

United Kingdom Media & IT

SW

Spencer West

Picture This – What The Cineworld Ruling Means For Hospitality And Leisure

United Kingdom Media & IT

A

AlixPartners

Global Consumers Plan To Spend Less In 2025; Focus On Higher Grocery Prices To Limit Discretionary Spending - AlixPartners 2025 Consumer Outlook

Worldwide Consumer

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AlixPartners

Spending, Disrupted: AlixPartners' 2025 Global Consumer Outlook

Worldwide Consumer

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AlixPartners

Foodservice In Focus: Optimism And Opportunity Despite Disruptive Headwinds

United Kingdom Healthcare

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AlixPartners

Innovation Abounds In The Coffee Sector: Capital Access And Strategic Foresight Are Key For "Black Gold" Winners

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Hospitality Market Monitor – Indies Drive Outlet Growth Before Budget Dents Optimism

United Kingdom Media & IT

A

AlixPartners

UK Autumn Budget: Tough Choices For Hospitality And Leisure

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Employment Rights Bill – How Will You Be Affected?

United Kingdom Employment

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Cross-Firm Team Advises Pyramid Global Hospitality On Its Acquisition Of Axiom Hospitality

United Kingdom Commercial

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Gowling WLG

Can Online Travel Companies Enforce Price Parity Clauses In Their Contracts With Hotels?

European Union Commercial

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Dynamic Pricing: Can Hospitality Providers Cancel Bookings To Benefit From Surging Prices?

United Kingdom Media & IT

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Metaverse In Retail, Leisure And Hospitality: After The Hype, Where Next?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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WTW

How To Protect Your Hotel's Reputation

United Kingdom Media & IT

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WTW

Protect Duty: Where Next For The Law And Your Retail, Leisure And Hospitality Business?

United Kingdom Media & IT

W

WTW

Hospitality Market Monitor – Hospitality Returns To Outlet Growth After Solid First Half Of 2024

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

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Legal Considerations For Hotels: Real Estate Finance (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

S4:E8 – Championing The North East: 'Fear Less, Do More' With John Holmes (Video)

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Square One

On-Premise To Cloud – Moving From Freehold To Becoming A Hotel Guest (Video)

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Kemp IT Law

Impact Of Brexit On The UK Hospitality Sector (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

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