February Saw Rising Expectations for Sector Growth – CBI Growth Indicator
Private sector growth remained steady in the three months to February (+13% from +12% in January), following a significant easing in the previous two months,…
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Hotels
All the latest hotels news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Hospitality and Entertainment Sector Boost as Consumer spending Grows 13.7% in February
Consumer card spending grew 13.7 per cent in February compared to the same period in 2020 – the highest growth since November 2021 – as…
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More Than One Million Customers Take Advantage of Extra Time to File Tax Returns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that more than one million customers filed their late tax returns in February – taking advantage of the…
Read more...Accor Signs Three New Properties in the UK
Hospitality group Accor has announced the signings of The Municipal Hotel Liverpool – MGallery, Mercure Paignton and ibis Styles Paignton with a combined 470 rooms,…
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Storms batter Britain’s drinks sales
Stormy weather dented the recovery of the out-of-home drinking sector last week—but the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions this week should give a fresh boost to…
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New 5* Hotel Concept Opening in Bournemouth This summer
Nici Hotels, a new 5* hotel concept aimed at replacing fuss with fun, are opening their first hotel in Bournemouth – launching in summer 2022….
Read more...Cost of Living Hits UK Hotel Occupancy in January
UK hotel occupancy rates fell again in January 2022 as the Omicron hangover and cost of living crisis hit consumer confidence at the start of…
Read more...Counting the Cost of the Road to Recovery
Covid restrictions may have ended in England but hospitality businesses in Bristol say the road to recovery remains a long and challenging one. The Bristol…
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Scottish Hospitality Sector Welcomes End to Covid Passport Scheme
Scotland will end its COVID passport scheme on Monday and the legal requirement to wear face coverings in some indoor settings will be dropped from…
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VisitEngland Rolls Out ‘Escape the Everyday’ Campaign to Boost City-Breaks this Spring
VisitEngland has launched the next phase of its domestic ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign, to encourage short-breaks to English cities this spring and early summer. The…
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Cornwall’s Hospitality and Catering Trade Show is Back!
The Expowest Cornwalltrade show takes place on Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd March at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge. Yes, after what seems like…
Read more...Prime Minister Sets Out Plan for Living with COVID
Sector leaders have responded to the government’s announcement that all Covid restrictions will end in England on Thursday and free mass testing will stop from…
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British Lion Eggs Urges Hospitality Businesses to ‘Look for the Lion’
British Lion egg producers are calling on hospitality businesses to ’look for the Lion’ as a salmonella outbreak linked to European eggs continues to grow….
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Double Delight for Luxury New Forest Hotel in Southampton Hospitality Awards 2022
Staff at a New Forest hotel are celebrating this week having won two awards in the prestigious Southampton Hospitality Awards 2022.
Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa, nestled in the heart of the ancient New Forest
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Manchester Hoteliers’ Association Launches Campaign In Partnership With The Region’s Schools
The Manchester Hoteliers’ Association (MHA) has launched a programme alongside local Greater Manchester schools to encourage and enthuse young people into entering the world of hospitality.
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