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14/5/2012 : Hotel Average Room Rates on the Up
According to TRI Hospitality Consulting, a 1% year-on-year rise in averageUKroom rates, along with a small increase in occupancy rates and food and beverage revenue levels, has given the hotel industry a boost.
4/5/2012 : Major Financial Hit for Caravan Holiday Homes?
One of the latest tax changes to affect the tourism industry is the decision by the Chancellor to apply VAT at 20% on the sale of static caravan holiday homes from October 2012.
20/3/2012 : Business Property Relief Takes a Holiday!
HMRC recently lost a case involving a furnished holiday let, where they argued it did not qualify for Business Property Relief.
19/3/2012 : VAT Changes for Caravan Sites
Certain VAT concessions have recently changed.
3/10/2011 : Room Hire VAT Trap
Hotels need to be careful of the VAT treatment of room hire, cancellation fees and conferences.
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