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Jamaica Beach Access Fight: Campaigners Sue Government Over Privatization

Jamaican campaigners are taking the government to court to prevent the privatization of beaches, arguing it benefits tourists and hotel chains over locals who rely on the sea for livelihoods and leisure. The legal battles aim to challenge the 1956 Beach Control Act and a new Narra Act, which activists fear will further restrict public access and concentrate power.

Guardian International

Fuller's boss expects World Cup evening kick-offs to boost summer business

NEWS

6/10/2026AI summary

Fuller's boss expects World Cup evening kick-offs to boost summer business

Fuller's CEO Simon Emeny anticipates a significant boost to summer trade from the World Cup's evening kick-off times, which he believes will not cannibalize normal trading hours. The pub and hotel chain is also benefiting from a rise in domestic tourism and strong advance bookings for the tournament.

Guardian Business

Spanish hotel chains face tough summer in Cuba amid US sanctions

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Business·5/18/2026AI summary

Spanish hotel chains face tough summer in Cuba amid US sanctions

Spanish hotel giants like Meliá and Iberostar face a difficult summer in Cuba due to US sanctions on fuel imports and a recent executive order. Reduced tourism and flight suspensions exacerbate operational and legal risks for these companies.

El Mundo

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs Citing Higher Costs

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Business·4/30/2026AI summary

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs Citing Higher Costs

Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn and restaurant brands including Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, announces 3,800 job cuts (12.6% of its 30,000 UK and Ireland workforce) due to higher costs from business rates and National Insurance increases. The five-year strategy includes converting 197 restaurants to hotel-based food and beverage offerings and selling £1.5bn of properties.

Sky News Business

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs Citing Rising Costs

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Business·4/30/2026AI summary

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs Citing Rising Costs

Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, is cutting 3,800 jobs (12.6% of its 30,000 UK and Ireland workforce) citing higher costs from business rates and National Insurance increases. The cuts are part of a five-year strategy to reduce costs, with consultation underway and efforts to redeploy affected staff.

Sky News Business

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs in Restaurant Overhaul

BREAKING

Business·4/30/2026AI summary

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs in Restaurant Overhaul

Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, has announced plans to cut 3,800 jobs, affecting up to 12.6% of its 30,000 workforce in the UK and Ireland. The cuts are part of a five-year strategy to reduce costs and overhaul restaurant operations. The company said cuts are subject to consultation and it will endeavour to redeploy affected staff into alternative roles.

Sky News Business