Eri Sugiura

Tourism association head says cities should reduce burden on locals rather than attracting more visitors

Operators ask whether customers will keep going back to axe-throwing

Lucky Strike maker warns of ‘headwinds’ from higher duty in Bangladesh and new Australian rules

Tom Crowley predicts further buyout interest in fast-growing segment of the quick service restaurant sector

Biggest number of room openings in more than a decade prompts concerns about oversupply and price cuts

PureGym and The Gym Group say plenty of opportunities remain as cost-conscious consumers try to keep fit

Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decade

Group has recently spent $1.7bn on M&A in the region with return to office mandates boosting revenues

Employers switch traditional drinks events for team building such as crafts and sports

Concept aims to counter criticism that the platform contributes to housing crises in big tourist destinations

Rollercoasters, restaurants and hotel rooms based on the popular computer game to be rolled out in US and UK

Weezevent’s systems have been in demand with the resurgence of live entertainment

Cluster of hospitality operators cancel British investments and divert spending to continental Europe instead

Pub chain says rise from higher taxes and NI contributions will fuel inflation

Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilities

New levy on e-cigarettes, which have soared in popularity, will take effect in 2026

Groups such as Hyatt and Marriott target region with upscale versions of all-inclusive holidays

Increase in demand for games-based activities signals end of boozy Christmas party

Bowling alley group posts record revenue and lifts outlook despite UK slowdown due to growth of leisure activity venues

Low-cost chain searches for new market following rapid rollout in UK