UK Economy Grew by 0.2% in April with Boost from Hospitality Sector
The UK economy recorded slow growth in April, after having shrunk in the previous month, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics…
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Hospitality Can Deliver £29 Billion Economic Boost, With Right Support
A new report launched today at UKHospitality’s summer conference reveals that in the past six years hospitality has increased its annual economic contribution by £20…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Jumps Back Above 20% in April
Price increases had begun to slow in the first quarter of this year, and inflation dipped below 20% in March for the first time since…
Read more...Sustainability Still A Priority For Cash-Strapped Brits When Eating Out
Better sustainability credentials and communication could hold the key for hospitality operators to tap into an audience of more than 37 million eco-conscious Brits, according…
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May Records “Lower than Expected Sector Growth”
Hospitality sales saw a marginal increase of 2.7% in May compared with the same month in 2022, according to data released by management software specialists…
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TLT Reveals Key Trends In The Hospitality Sector For 2023 / 2024
National law firm TLT has revealed key trends and notions that have shaped the hospitality sector in 2023 and which are anticipated to drive growth…
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Consumers Maintain Healthy Appetite For Hospitality Despite Cost Of Living Crisis
New research from CGA by NIQ reveals consumer demand for Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants has stayed robust during months of rising household bills. CGA’s…
Read more...Business Confidence Rising In Hospitality Despite Inflationary Pressures
New survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth reveals upswing in optimism but concerns about profitability and cash reserves Optimism among leaders of Britain’s top…
Read more...Strong April for Pubs, Bars and Restaurants but Inflation Erases Growth
Britain’s restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved like-for-like and year-on-year sales growth of 6.9% in April 2023, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker shows. It…
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‘Significant’ Drop in Vacancies, but Shortages Continue to Hold Back Growth
The latest vacancy figures from the Office for National Statistic show that vacancies in hospitality fell by 22% over the last year and by 9%…
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Fall in Hospitality Vacancies Moves Dial Away from Recruitment Issues but Other Challenges Remain
According to the latest ONS employment figures, vacancies in the food and accommodation sector decreased to 132,000 in April from the previous month. Vacancies were…
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Flagship Restaurant & Bar Set to Open in Cardiff
A new contemporary Restaurant & Bar – Silures – is set to open its doors to the public next month in Cardiff. Created and executed…
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Over 55s Wield the Most Influence When Deciding Where to Eat and Drink
New insight identifies which consumers have the most influence in deciding which hospitality venues to visit and the factors influencing their decisions The latest GO…
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King’s Coronation Set to Generate £2.6 Billion for UK Hospitality
29 million Brits will visit restaurants, bars and pubs over the Coronation bank holiday, according to research from SevenRooms. LONDON (27 APRIL 2023) — The…
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Easter Weekend Boom for Hospitality Industry
Bookings up 14% for Easter weekend as consumers defy the cost-of-living crisis to celebrate the first bank holiday of the year Hospitality technology provider, Zonal,…
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