The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a stark warning ahead of today’s Autumn Budget, declaring that consumers have reached an affordability ceiling when…
Read more...The VAT rate on hospitality food and accommodation in Northern Ireland should be cut to 10% for a trial period of four years to help…
Read more...The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has called on the Chancellor to back one of Scotland’s most important industries in this month’s Autumn Budget, with action…
Read more...A new report reveals that 19% of all consumers are already using AI tools, such as ChatGPT or search engine summaries, to plan their visit…
Read more...Pubs, restaurants, hotels and other food businesses are being urged to check their egg supplies after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a Food Alert for Action…
Read more...To celebrate World Architecture Day today (5th October), Harcourt Developments, the owners of Stanley Dock Liverpool, have today announced a new restaurant, that is set…
Read more...Chef-patron Tommy Banks has proposed a reduced 13% VAT rate for hospitality businesses with annual turnover under £50m, arguing that a targeted cut would give…
Read more...Company failures in the Republic of Ireland’s hospitality sector have dropped by nearly a quarter this year, new insolvency figures show, with the Government’s reduced…
Read more...OpenTable has launched its 2026 Restaurant Impact Report, new research exploring the vital role restaurants play in local economies, communities and everyday life, and the…
Read more...Three Welsh councils have either voted against or suspended plans to introduce a holiday tax, after its consultations revealed mass opposition to the proposed new…
Read more...The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies dropped 24% from 306 in July 2026 to 233 in August 2026 and were…
Read more...Pub brand, Hungry Horse, has collaborated with its long-standing charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, to introduce a new Rice Bowl to its latest Autumn/Winter menu, developed to provide customers with greater choice while taking into account a range of dietary needs.
Read more...Scotland’s licensed hospitality sector is contending with a fresh headwind as the growing popularity of weight-loss medications appears to be denting footfall in pubs, bars and restaurants, according to new research from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).
Read more...Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its annual Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants for 2026. Based on first-hand reviews from millions of…
Read more...THE SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) today releases its Summer On-Trade Market Insight Report, highlighting the continued challenges facing Scotland’s pubs, bars and licensed hospitality…
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