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…
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Claudia Winkleman Set to Unveil AA Hospitality Awards Winners
Recognising the excellence of hotels, restaurants and their teams across the UK, the AA Hospitality Awards is one of the industry’s most prestigious and highly…
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Pub and Bar Transactions Up 27.3% as Brits Make the Most of the Warm Weather
Data from Barclays has revealed that during Saturday and Sunday (27-28 May) transaction volumes increased across Hospitality and Leisure businesses. Restaurants, pubs and bars, camping…
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Sector Growth Stalls as Inflation Continues to Bite
Hospitality turnover in the last year was 14.7% down compared to pre-pandemic levels, when accounting for inflation. The UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker, in association with CGA,…
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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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Strong April For Managed Pubs, Bars And Restaurants But Inflation Erases Growth
Britain’s leading managed 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…
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13 Esteemed Hoteliers Awarded Master Innholder Status
13 hoteliers that have showcased their commitment to the hospitality industry have been awarded Master Innholder status following this year’s round of applications. The award,…
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Hospitality Sector Bounces Back to Highest Growth Outlook in 12 Months
Almost two fifths of small businesses in the hospitality sector are predicting growth in the next three months (38%), more than twice the proportion compared…
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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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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Down Again but Decline Slows
Britain’s managed restaurant groups saw delivery and takeaway sales drop 1% year-on-year in April, the new Hospitality at Home Tracker from CGA by NIQ shows….
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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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Company of Cooks Launches ‘In Good Company’ Featuring Top Chefs in “Jaw-Dropping Locations”
Company of Cooks has announced the launch of ‘In Good Company’, an event series that sees guest chefs, restaurateurs and producers preparing and cooking one-off…
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Consumer Spending Grew Just 4.3% In April But Bank Holiday Fuels Hospitality Growth
Consumer card spending grew just 4.3 per cent year-on-year in April – less than half the latest CPIH inflation rate of 8.9 per cent but…
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Licensing Extension Marks Start of Coronation Weekend
As of today (May 5), pubs and bars will be able to benefit from extended licensing hours over the Coronation weekend, boosting potential footfall and…
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