BHA Launches its Manifesto for the 2010 General Election
12 May 2010
The British Hospitality Association which represents the nation’s hotels, restaurants and catering businesses has launched its manifesto for this month’s election.
The hospitality industry is mainly a small business sector, with over 80 per cent of firms employing fewer than 50 people. The average establishment has just six employees.
Conservatives Attack Labour Over Decline and Closure of Community Pubs
12 May 2010
The Tories have launched a stinging attack Labour for failing to support community pubs.
The party claims that Treasury figures reveal that 3,500 pubs closed between 1997 and 2009, the period over which Labour has been in power, after being confronted with a "perfect storm" with the beer duty escalator increasing tax on alcohol by 2% above inflation every year.
Leisure and Hospitality Sector to Secure Economic Recovery
12 May 2010
The leisure and hospitality sector will be a key support for UK economic recovery this year, according to new research by Barclays.
A survey of more than 180 hospitality & leisure bosses found them hoping to put 345,000 people back to work in 2010 as they increase employee numbers again post-recession.
LibDems Close Tory Lead in SIBA ‘Beer-ometer’
12 May 2010
With the General Election upon us, the SIBA ‘beer-ometer’ indicating parliamentary candidates’ support for local beer is showing a similar pattern to the real opinion polls, with the Liberal Democrats closing on the Conservatives’ early lead.
Hospitality Sector Set to Create 345,000 Jobs in 2010
12 May 2010
The leisure and hospitality sector looks set to be a catalyst for UK economic recovery this year, according to new research by Barclays.
A survey of over 180 hospitality & leisure bosses found them hoping to create 345,000 jobs in 2010 as they increase employee numbers again as Britain climbs out of recession.
UK Tourist Visits Increase as Work Trips Fall
12 May 2010
Tourist visits to the UK increased in the three months to February 2010, according to preliminary data from the Office for National Statistics.
Payments by Cash on the Way Out in Pubs
12 May 2010
Only 25% of payments in pubs will be made with cash by 2018, according to a new report.
The Way We Pay report from the Payments Council revealed that cash transactions in pubs dropped from 90 per cent in 1999 to 40 per cent in 2009, as more consumers chose payment by debit cards and characteristically ordered food as well.
Members of SIBA Donate Beer for the Boys
12 May 2010
Late last month 44 cases of bottled beer were sent by the members of SIBA (SW) to RAF Brize Norton for the Beer for the Boys scheme, tranport was provided by Tuckers Maltings.
Average Price of a Pint of Lager in Britain Likely to Smash Through £3 Barrier by the Summer
12 May 2010
As England football fans prepare to flock to pubs around the country to follow their heroes, they face being hit by a swingeing 16% tax increase on their beloved pint according to figures released by the British Beer and Pub Association.
Small Growth Forecast For Dinning Out Sector
12 May 2010
Trading will remain tough for the dining out market during the next 18 months with only moderate growth anticipated, according to industry analysts Horizons.
Horizons predicts the sector will grow by around £850m during the period to a new value of £42.8bn, which is likely to keep competition for custom severe.
Campaign to Save Three Cups Hotel in Lyme Regis
12 May 2010
A campaign is under way to secure a future for a famous Dorset hotel. The Three Cups famed for where J.R.R. Tolkien stayed and sketched out much of his mythology, as did Jane Austen, G.K. Chesterton, Tennyson and H.W. Longfellow who were also guests.
The hotel also featured in the film, “The French Lieutenant’s Woman”, starring Jeremy Irons and Meryl Streep.
Pub Sector Hits Out at Another 'Miserable' Budget
12 Apr 2010
The pub trade was dealt what has been described as another devastating blow as Chancellor Alistair Darling announced across the board above inflation duty rises on alcohol in last month’s Budget.
During his first Budget speech, Darling announced a 2p a pint rise in duty.
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