65% Increase In Write-Offs Of Lending To Hotels And Restaurants During Covid
There has been a 65% rise in write-offs of loans to restaurants and hotels during the pandemic, with £99 million written off by banks and…
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VisitEngland Survey Shows Impact On Visitor Attractions From COVID-19
VisitEngland’s Annual Visitor Attractions Survey for 2020 published today shows the severe impact on visitor attractions from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 65% drop in visitors overall compared
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Action Against Hunger Starts ‘Love Food Give Food’ Campaign
Action Against Hunger are encouraging the nation to visit their favourite restaurants throughout September and October in support of its ‘Love Food Give Food’ campaign.
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Like-For-Like Sales In Sector Up 1.6% On 2019 Levels
Sector like-for-like sales were up 1.6% in August compared with 2019 levels, according to the latest data from S4labour, the online labour-scheduling management system from Catton Hospitality.
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Beer Shortage Reports At Wetherspoons Inaccurate Says Tim Martin
Report of supply issues and bear shortages at Wetherspoon pubs are inaccurate says chairman Tim Martin.
The company said: “For example, a BBC headline said ‘Wetherspoon runs low on beer amid driver shortage’ and quoted the singer Billy
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Hospitality Operators Urged To Sign Up To First Annual National Hospitality Day As Part Of Sector Celebrations
Operators across the sector are being urged to support the inaugural National Hospitality Day on 18th September, launched as a celebration of the UK’s dynamic and resilient restaurants
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Pandemic Shows True Merits Of Leased & Tenanted Pub Model Says BBPA
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), has today submitted its response to the Consultation on proposals to amend the Pubs Code.
According to the trade association, whilst pubs across the nation have suffered during the pandemic
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Scottish Licensed Trade Expresses Concern Over ‘Covid Passport’ Proposals
TODAY’S announcement by the First Minister that the Scottish Government has proposed rolling out vaccine certificates in clubs and larger event settings is a “threat hanging over the whole of the hospitality industry
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Industry Rallies Together To Highlight The Devastating Impact Of No-Shows
A campaign to highlight the bane of every hospitality operators life “ no-shows” which is costing the hospitality industry an estimated £17.6b a year has been launched.
Read more...Cautious Optimism As UK Hotel Occupancy Improves For Third Consecutive Month
UK hotel occupancy rates have climbed for the third consecutive month showing an improving picture as restrictions lifted and the sector started to reopen following the third lockdown
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Asian Restaurant Awards – The Winners
Winners of the prestigious Asian Restaurant Awards were revealed at a glittering awards ceremony at the Manchester Mercure Piccadilly, on Tuesday 31st August, hosted by BBC news anchor Samantha Simmonds.
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Share A Slice Donate Over 13,000 Pizzas To Those In Need
South-London based pizzeria, Share A Slice, is a social enterprise restaurant, aiming to combat hunger suffered as a result of growing poverty across London. For each of their delicious pizzas purchased
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Easing Restrictions Sees Average Spend In Hospitality Increase
According to the Lumina Intelligence UK Eating Out Market Report 2021, in the 12 WE 11.07.2021, average spend per consumer per visit increased +3.9% from £9.01 to £9.36.
Read more...WTTC Calls For An End To The Discredited Travel Traffic Light System
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon the UK government to finally bring an end to the widely discredited travel traffic light system.
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Single-Use Plastic Cutlery And Plates Could Be Banned In England
The government has announced proposals to ban single-use plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups in England as part of what it calls a “war on plastic”.
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