Visitors Flock to UK to Join Jubilee Celebrations
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) visitors from overseas are pouring into the UK to join the celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II’s…
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From Constabulary to Hospitality: New Northallerton Inn opens
A former North Yorkshire police station has been transformed into a pub with 30 bedrooms following a multi-million-pound redevelopment. The Inn Collection Group has spent…
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Hoar Cross Hall Recreates 1980s Staff Photo to Celebrate 150th Birthday
Barons Eden owned Hoar Cross Hall Hotel and Spa in Staffordshire has recreated a photograph of its staff taken in 1989, as part of the…
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Rising Costs Emerge as Primary Challenge for Travelers this Summer
International Vacation Confidence Index from Allianz Partners finds that while travel confidence is high, more people are planning to staycation than travel abroad this summer,…
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10,000 Pubs & Restaurants at Risk of Closure Says Hospitality Chief
An estimated10,000 pubs and restaurants are at risk of closure thanks to a ‘perfect storm’ of inflation, soaring energy costs and rising rents, according to…
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Most Tied Tenants Satisfied with their Pubco Reveals Survey
62% of tied tenants have expressed satisfaction with the relationship they have with the pub company according to a survey. The annual tied tenant survey…
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Mayor to Create Night Time Enterprise Zones to Support London’s Recovery
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new £500,000 programme to create Night Time Enterprise Zones in the capital to help support…
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Cost-of-Living Squeeze Hits Dining Out
Consumer card spending grew 9.3 per cent in May compared to the same period in 2021, inflated both by the rising cost of living, and…
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Emma McClarkin Awarded OBE
Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association Emma McClarkin has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for services to…
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CMA Launches Investigation into Proposed Warner Bros Discovery-BT Sports Joint Venture
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the proposed joint venture between Warner Bros Discovery and BT Group which aims to create a new…
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Marriott Pulls Out of Russia
Hotel group Marriott International has announced it will be pulling out of the Russian market. The hotel chain had already moved to close its corporate…
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Bespoke Hotels Group Adds Trio of Scottish Venues to Collection with Purchase of McMillan Hotels
Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has purchased the renowned Scottish hotel group, McMillan Hotels. The Bespoke Hotels group continues to build its…
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London Wine Fair Opens Tomorrow!
The London Wine Fair opens its doors tomorrow, 7th June 2022 at 10am! With a packed programme of over 80 masterclasses, tastings and panel discussions…
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On Premise Crosses Fingers for Jubilee Boost to Drinks Sales
Pubs, bars and restaurants will be hoping the long weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will kickstart the summer after another disappointing week of…
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BII Licensee of the Year 2022 Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their six incredible finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. Sponsored by Sky,…
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