Consumers Take a “Direct Hit” as Cost-of-Living Crisis Eats into Christmas Finances
According to a survey among 1,000 consumers, 50% of those surveyed plan to spend less on socialising as the impact of the cost-of-living crisis begins…
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UKHospitality Launches Guide to Recruiting ‘Untapped Potential’ of over-50’s
As hospitality continues to face staffing challenges, UKHospitality’s new guide shows businesses how they can adapt their recruitment practices and engage with the over-50’s in…
Read more...UKHospitality Success as Prime Minister Confirms Registration Scheme to Tackle Short-Term Lets
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to delivering a new tourist accommodation scheme in Prime Minister’s Questions. In response to a question by Conservative MP Nickie…
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Top Musicians Roaring with the ‘Unofficial” England World Cup Song
When striking up a tune in a pub not many see the likes of internationally renowned record producers or famous guitarists step up, but when…
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Belfast Named Host Destination of UKinbound Annual Convention 2023
UKinbound has announced that its 2023 Annual Convention has been awarded to the city of Belfast. The winning bid was submitted by Tourism Ireland, Tourism…
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International Cities Remain the Backbone of Global Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh. The report shows…
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Mitchells & Butlers Returns to Profit-but Highlights “Challenges”
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported a promising start to its new financial year, with like-for-like sales growth of 6.5% in the last ten weeks…
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Business Optimism Fell in the Quarter to November as Profitability Declines Further
Last quarter, business optimism continued to deteriorate for the third consecutive quarter across the service sector as a whole, the decline was particularly sharp in…
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Further Rail Strike Dates Announced as RMT Rejects Pay Offer
Further strikes over the Christmas period announced yesterday by rail union RMT are set to disrupt the “third Christmas in a row” for hospitality businesses…
Read more...Price of Pint Could Reach £20 Warns CAMRA
The price of a pint may reach a staggering £20 or we could see a wave of pub closures if the government’s energy support will…
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Christmas Campaign to Save Hospitality Supported by Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
Greater Manchester’s ‘Give the Gift of Going Out’ initiative has now been joined by over 130 restaurants and bars across the city-region and has been…
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November Sales Lift, as Live Events and Sport Boosted Hospitality & Leisure
Consumer card spending grew 3.9 per cent year-on-year in November – slightly higher than in October (3.5 per cent), but well below the 9.6 per…
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Britain and Italy lead World Cup of Cuisines but New Players Emerge
As football’s World Cup gets into full swing, the ‘Food Insights Report 2022’ from CGA by NielsenIQ reveals the countries that lead the global competition…
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Direct Your Anger at Rail Operators- Union Boss Tells Hospitality Leaders
Mick Lynch general secretary of the train drivers union RMT has told hospitality businesses to direct their anger at rail operators for the forthcoming rail…
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Energy Costs Set to Sink UK Pubs and Brewers, New Data Shows
Pubs and breweries will face major financial losses, make no profit and many will be forced to shut up shop if the energy bill relief…
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