Omicron Hits Festive Hotel Occupancy Across the UK
UK hotel occupancy rates fell sharply in December 2021 due to Omicron fears and the introduction of Plan B measures, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
North West Multiple Operators Take on Third Star Pubs & Bars Village Pub in Two Years
North West multiple operators Chris and Jon Nevin have taken on their third Star Pubs & Bars lease in two years, The Farmer’s Arms in Burscough
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Business Secretary Urges Councils to Distribute Omicron Grants as Businesses Suffer
The Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has instructed councils to speed up their distribution of emergency Covid grants worth up to £253 million after the high street
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SLTA Says Phased Return to Work Will Rejuvenate City and Town Centres
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Scottish Government that the working from home guidance is to be eased from January 31
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Ask Angela-How to Safeguard Patrons Free Seminar for Hospitality Operators
Any hospitality manager will tell you that ensuring customers’ safety and comfort is their utmost priority – but the stakes are higher than many might initially think.
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From New York to Chelmsford – Fridays to Open Flagship Restaurant in Essex in Spring
Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced today that the city of Chelmsford in Essex will be the location of its latest and 87th restaurant.
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Customer Loyalty Is Dead – Research Says
Joint research from 1st-party customer data specialists Edit, and digital transformation consultancy Kin + Carta has revealed the impact of the pandemic on customer loyalty.
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Wales to Host Heat of Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef Competition
Wales is to have its own heat of the Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef of UK and Ireland for the first time next month.
Read more...UK Open for Travel with all Restrictions Removed for Eligible Vaccinated Arrivals
All testing measures for eligible fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK will be removed from 4am on 11 February, as the government goes one step further to reopen the travel sector.
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Britvic Backs Only a Pavement Away Training Cafés as Campaign Gains Momentum
Soft drinks company, Britvic plc, has pledged its support to Only A Pavement Away as the charity prepares to open training cafés on high streets across the UK.
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Marston’s reports Like-for-Like sales Down as Omicron “Impacts Consumer Sentiment”
Brewer and retailer Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales of minus 3.9% for the 16-week period to 12 January 2022 (compared to the same period in 2019).
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UKBG National Cocktail Competition 2021 Winner Announced
After five months of trials and regional heats, the UK Bartenders Guild’s National Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Akashi-Tai Sake, Hatozaki Whisky and 135° EAST GIN
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BBPA Urges Support for its Pubs and Brewers Following Another Devastating Winter
End of Plan B boost to consumer confidence must be matched with Government support, says pubs body
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WagIt Supports Hospitality Sector with Paws Through the Doors Campaign
January is a particularly difficult time for venues, let alone with “dry January”, and of course, Covid. It’s no secret that the hospitality industry in…
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Omicron Concerns Result in Spike for Delivery and Takeaway Sales in December
Britain’s leading restaurant and pub groups recorded a sharp increase in delivery and takeaway sales as the Omicron variant impacted some consumers going out in…
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