Staycations are here to stay as more evidence emerges that Brits are holidaying in the UK.

Following on from the new regulations concerning Energy Performance Certificates, self-catering operators face a new and potentially more concerning change to UK legislation.

Dovecote Barns is a few miles outside York in North Yorkshire and has just been won Best Self-Catering in the EnjoyEngland excellence awards for 2011-12.

Two press releases were distributed this week which are of interest to holiday home owners who let their property out, or thinking about buying a holiday let.

South West Tourism are soon to be defunct, but have lots of useful research into tourist nights in the region.

Tripadvisor have announced their readers choice of top beaches for 2011.

Next week the Enjoy England Tourism Awards will take place at Birmingham University to acknowledge the quality and achievements of tourism businesses.

The Chancellor George Osbourne has confirmed changes to the rules regarding Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) in his 2011 budget.

Owners of holiday homes should be aware of how to complete the 2011 UK Census with regards to their second home, whether it is let or just used privately.

Owners of furnished holiday lettings who are thinking of improving their properties have until 5 April 2011 to take advantage of some favourable tax rules. Read more...