
Reading Time: 8 minutesUK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget today, revealing “permanently lower business tax rates” for hospitality properties.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesGiles Fuchs, co-owner of Burgh Island Hotel in Devon, shares how investor appetite is extending to smaller, independent properties and his outlook for the future.

Reading Time: 9 minutesUK: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP has delivered a Labour Budget for the first time in 14 years as the government warned of “difficult” decisions to “restore economic stability” and plug a £22 billion black hole in public finances that was estimated by the Office for Budget Responsibility [OBR].

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Art deco property Burgh Island Hotel, located off Devon’s coast, has withdrawn from the market after securing £5.4 refinancing from Metro Bank.

Reading Time: 8 minutesBHN editor – hospitality Eloise Hanson shares five trends expected to shape the hotel sector next year.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Burgh Island Hotel, an Art Deco property located on a 21-acre island in south Devon, is being marketed by Knight Frank for offers over £15 million.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesGiles Fuchs, owner of Burgh Island Hotel, highlights why boutique hotels are in a favourable position to attract travellers that seek ethical experiences.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesGiles Fuchs, owner of Burgh Island Hotel, highlights three ways hotels can attract and accommodate solo travellers.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesGiles Fuchs, owner of Burgh Island Hotel, explains why staffing, sustainability and safety will be priorities for the hospitality industry this year. With the Omicron variant of
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Reading Time: 3 minutesGiles Fuchs, owner of Burgh Island Hotel, shares some examples of how hotels can build a brand image as the industry begins to recover. It’s no secret