The UK continues to lead Europe in hotel occupancy with four straight weeks above 60% to 18 July, according to STR data.
Proportion of EU workers in hospitality sector at lowest level since 2016
The proportion of workers in the hospitality sector from the European Union is at its lowest level since software provider Fourth began recording in 2016.
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Admiral Taverns to buy Hawthorn pub company for £222.3m
Pub group Admiral Taverns has agreed to acquire the Hawthorn pub portfolio from real estate investment trust NewRiver for around £222.3m, taking its estate to more than 1,600 pubs.
Albert’s Schloss to open venue in Birmingham
Bavarian-style restaurant and bar brand Albert’s Schloss has signed to open a site in Birmingham’s Paradise, which is undergoing a £700m redevelopment.
Will hospitality pay the price for the sugar tax?
The National Food Strategy Report filled the headlines with stories of salt and sugar taxes and recommendations on a radical overhaul of the UK food system.
Hospitality not included in isolation exemption
Food production and supply workers can apply to be exempt from self-isolation rules, but hospitality has not been included on the government’s list.
Video: Hospitality industry needs to give staff ‘proper hours with proper wages’, says Diego Masciaga
Diego Masciaga has emphasised the need for the hospitality industry to take care of the wellbeing of its employees to both attract and retain people.
New products: Mibrasa Fire Series, Coupette’s Apples cocktail, Brickell’s ice-cream and more
A look at the latest food, drink and equipment to hit the market.
Doug McMaster backs campaign disagreeing with National Food Strategy’s call for meat alternatives
Some members of the food industry, including Doug McMaster, owner of sustainable London restaurant Silo, are pushing back on one of the recommendations in the National Food Strategy for government investment in meat alternatives.