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New Customer Service Survey Shows Gulf Between Hospitality Business Belief and Customer Experience

A new report by Moneypenny, the leading customer conversations company, shows that across every form of contact, hospitality companies scored themselves significantly higher for customer service than customers do. 

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The Old Brewery Officially Opens to the Public in Cardiff’s Historic Brewery Quarter

The Old Brewery, Brains’ brand-new pub and immersive beer experience in Cardiff’s Brewery Quarter, is officially open to the public today following its VIP launch event last night.

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World Cup and Summer Heat Drive Strongest Month of 2026 for UK Pubs and Bars

The latter stages of the FIFA World Cup and prolonged hot weather combined to deliver one of the strongest trading months of 2026 for the UK On Trade, according to the latest Market Watch from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet’s BevMetrics.

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AA Reveals 2026 Hospitality Awards Finalists Showcasing the Very Best of UK Hospitality

AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has announced the finalists for six major categories of its prestigious annual AA Hospitality Awards, with the winners to be revealed at the ceremony on Monday 21 September 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.

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Cider Sales Flourish, But Wine and Spirits Struggle as Temperatures Soar

Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 1 August dropped by 2.1% from the same week in 2025, and by 0.9% in the next seven days to Saturday 8 August. It follows a 1.6% dip over the last full week in July.

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Tom Kerridge at Wetherspoon to Highlight VAT Campaign

Michelin-starred chef and television presenter Tom Kerridge met with staff and customers at Wetherspoon’s,  The Grand Assembly pub (Marlow, Buckinghamshire), to highlight his campaign to…

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