https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/ukhospitality/ Ukhospitality News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:07:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/ UKHospitality chief executive, Kate Nicholls, has welcomed plans unveiled by the government to end virtually all Covid-19 restrictions in the UK. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:49:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-backs-platinum-jubilee-celebrations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-backs-platinum-jubilee-celebrations/ UKHospitality has backed plans to extend licensing hours in England and Wales to 01:00 during celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of the Queen. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:54:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-calls-for-permanent-vat-cut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-calls-for-permanent-vat-cut/ Trade associations representing the hospitality and tourism sectors in the UK have joined forces to call on the chancellor to introduce a permanent lower rate of VAT for these fragile markets. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:03:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-vaccine-passports-could-damage-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-vaccine-passports-could-damage-industry/ Vaccines minister, Nadhim Zahawi, has confirmed vaccine passports will be required to enter nightclubs and other indoor venues in England by the end of this month. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:28:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-changes-to-nhs-covid-19-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-changes-to-nhs-covid-19-app/ An update to the NHS Covid-19 app has been welcomed by UKHospitality. The body had argued staff shortages are negatively impacting the sector as it struggles back from the pandemic. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:47:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abou-haydar-takes-up-new-role-with-ukinbound/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abou-haydar-takes-up-new-role-with-ukinbound/ Morganne Abou-Haydar brings with her a passion for planning, creativity and communications, having spent over three years as events manager at Wedgewood DMC Group in both London and Paris. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:56:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-sector-calls-for-further-government-support/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-sector-calls-for-further-government-support/ New research published by hospitality and pub trade bodies in the UK shows the scale of the challenges facing these hard-hit businesses as they look to rebuild from the pandemic. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:56:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bewilderment-as-government-rolls-out-vaccine-passports-in-england/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bewilderment-as-government-rolls-out-vaccine-passports-in-england/ Clubbers and people attending some other venues in England will have to be fully vaccinated by the end of September, the government has confirmed. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:31:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-government-plan-to-restart-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-government-plan-to-restart-sector/ A new strategy designed to ensure pubs, bars and restaurants in England can begin to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic has been released by the government. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:32:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-cymru-calls-for-reopening-in-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-cymru-calls-for-reopening-in-wales/ The body argued it is time to lift remaining restrictions on the hospitality industry and give visitors to Wales simple and clear messages about staying safe. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:26:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-england-reopening-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-welcomes-england-reopening-plans/ UKHospitality has welcomed a decision by prime minister Boris Johnson to lift virtually all remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England from July 19th. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:33:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-urges-review-of-self-isolation-rules/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-urges-review-of-self-isolation-rules/ The body argues the current rules are proving “massively disruptive” for hospitality businesses across the UK and leading to venue closures and reduced operating hours. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:34:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disappointment-as-lockdown-restrictions-are-extended/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disappointment-as-lockdown-restrictions-are-extended/ Boris Johnson has announced that the full reopening of the hospitality sector will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19th. Restrictions will thus remain in place at pubs, restaurants and stadiums. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:20:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-of-job-losses-if-covid-19-restrictions-are-extended/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-of-job-losses-if-covid-19-restrictions-are-extended/ The government must stick to its roadmap and lift all restrictions on June 21st or risk further jeopardising the future of thousands of hospitality businesses, UKHospitality has warned. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:45:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-headed-to-manchester-for-annual-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-headed-to-manchester-for-annual-conference/ Travel trade association UKinbound has confirmed that its annual convention will go ahead this year. The event will take place on September 16-17 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:30:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-reveals-uk-staff-shortages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-reveals-uk-staff-shortages/ UKHospitality has revealed the extent of the staffing crisis facing a sector that is already in a hugely fragile state following more than a year of closures and severely restricted trading. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:33:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-rent-arrears-could-cost-tourism-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-rent-arrears-could-cost-tourism-jobs/ A new survey of members, found that resolving the rent debt issue is critical to ensuring the future health of a sector that pre-pandemic accounted for ten per cent of UK employment. Thu, 06 May 2021 07:36:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunak-offers-new-flexibility-on-covid-19-loans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunak-offers-new-flexibility-on-covid-19-loans/ Commenting on the news UKHospitality chief executive, Kate Nicholls, said the decision would help struggling hospitality businesses survive until tourism returned. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:26:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-600000-jobs-could-go-by-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-600000-jobs-could-go-by-spring/ UKHospitality has written to the chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, warning that additional financial support is “absolutely vital” to ensure hospitality businesses survive a bleak winter. Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:52:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-reveals-cliff-edge-impact-of-lockdown-on-trade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-reveals-cliff-edge-impact-of-lockdown-on-trade/ The UK hospitality sector saw sales decline 21.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, as the country and the industry moved into Covid-19 lockdown. That is according to figures from the newly launched UKHospitality quarterly tracker. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:34:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-urges-government-so-speed-up-loan-approvals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-urges-government-so-speed-up-loan-approvals/ UKHospitality has revealed the results of the first comprehensive survey of the hospitality sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results have highlighted flaws in the level of support provided to businesses during the crisis. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:05:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-thousands-of-jobs-hang-in-budget-balance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-warns-thousands-of-jobs-hang-in-budget-balance/ Ahead of the Budget announcement on Monday, UKHospitality has warned the government that hundreds of thousands of vital sector jobs could be lost and investment stunted, unless urgent action is taken on business taxation. Sat, 27 Oct 2018 12:43:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-tourism-minister-seeks-to-allay-brexit-labour-fears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-tourism-minister-seeks-to-allay-brexit-labour-fears/ UK minister for tourism Michael Ellis has sought to allay industry fears that Brexit could see hospitality providers struggling to attract sufficient labour. Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:41:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-unveils-speaker-line-up-for-shaping-the-future-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-unveils-speaker-line-up-for-shaping-the-future-event/ Detailing unique insights from key industry speakers, the agenda addresses the significant themes facing the sector including the state of the nation, challenges and opportunities, and how, together with government, industry can safeguard future success. Thu, 31 May 2018 17:08:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-unveils-brand-identity-ahead-of-inaugural-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-unveils-brand-identity-ahead-of-inaugural-conference/ UKHospitality has unveiled its new logo – a symbol of the modernity and dynamism of the newly merged association – as part of its announcement of its inaugural event for the industry, Shaping the Future. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:33:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/almr-and-bha-propose-ukhospitality-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/almr-and-bha-propose-ukhospitality-merger/ Plans have been unveiled to deliver a powerful new unified voice to support the dynamic UK hospitality sector as it seeks to deliver its full growth potential. The merger of the UK’s two major hospitality trade associations, the ALMR and the BHA, will create a new body, UKHospitality, which will actively speak out for the UK’s third largest private sector employer. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:55:27 +0000