Hospitality Operating At Only 85% Of Capacity, New Survey Reveals
Despite a strong summer of trading, cost increases have forced almost three-quarters of businesses to operate at or below 85% of required capacity. The latest…
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Chill Wind Gathers Pace in Q2 For Hospitality Sector
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in the first half of 2025, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the…
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4 Entertainment Ideas Venues Can Use to Attract Evening Guests
The shift from daytime bustle to evening calm has long been a challenge for venues seeking to attract business after dark. Many owners worry about…
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Base Rate Cut Will Ease Late Payment Pain For Small Firms
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut the base rate to 4% at its August meeting. Responding to the Bank of England’s…
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Strong Hotel Demand In June Fails To Offset Rising Staff Costs
Demand for hotels increased in June with people still wanting to travel this summer, but this was not enough to offset increasing staff costs as…
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Hotel Group Funds Play House Restoration For Nursery School
A Lake District primary school has a newly renovated outdoor play house for its nursery children, thanks to a local hotel group’s offer to cover…
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Hoteliers Back Bigger Bristol Arena Bid
Bristol hoteliers have backed plans to increase the capacity of the YTL Arena which is currently under construction at the former Filton Airfield site. Developers…
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Langham Pink Run Unites People Across Ten Cities For Global Charity Initiative
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) recently concluded its inaugural Langham Pink Run, a global series of charity walks and sprints blending wellness, connection and giving. Launched…
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Harbour Hotels Appoints Chef Sebastian Merry as Head Chef at Harbour Hotel Bristol
Harbour Hotel Bristol has announced the appointment of Sebastian Merry as Head Chef, bringing with him a wealth of culinary expertise, bold creativity, and a…
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Inflation Surprise Sends Ripples Through Business Confidence as Industry Ramps Up Calls for Government Action
UK inflation has surged to 3.6% in the year to June — a sharp rise from May and well above the Bank of England’s 2%…
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Burgh Island Appoints Great British Menu Star Charlotte Vincent As New Head Chef
Burgh Island Hotel, the iconic Art Deco retreat on a private tidal island off the coast of Devon, has announced the appointment of culinary virtuoso…
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Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Cuts Will Cost Hospitality Employers Millions In Increased Training Costs
New research today reveals that the government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships for apprentices aged over 21 from January next year…
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Card Spending Falls -0.1 Per Cent In June, As Hospitality And Retail Miss Out On Heatwave Boost
Consumer card spending fell -0.1 per cent year-on-year in June, less than the 1.0 per cent reported in May and below the latest CPIH inflation…
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Hotel Group Paddlers Race To Victory In Dragon Boat Regatta
A crack team of paddlers from a Lake District hotel group has battled to victory in a charity dragon boat racing regatta on Windermere. The…
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Grand Appeal to Get a Helping Hand From Hoteliers
The Bristol-based Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal is to get a helping hand from hoteliers in the city who have pledgee to raise funds for…
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