Ukhospitality News
UKHospitality warns 600,000 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.
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.
UKHospitality urges government to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.