Hospitality trends and updates
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Delivering Personalized Hospitality: The Power of Customer Knowledge
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving hospitality industry, understanding your customers is no longer a mere option—it's an essential strategy for success. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all approaches; today, guests…
Unleash Your Spark: Elevating Your Hospitality Career to New Heights
In this article, we will delve into a wide range of invaluable strategies that can empower you to embark on a successful journey and continually progress within the ever-evolving hospitality…
Beating the Heat: Effective Ways to Drive Sales during the Summer Months in Hospitality
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, summer marks a peak season for the hospitality industry. However, with increased competition and shifting consumer preferences, it can be challenging…
Royal Events, Royal Expectations: Meeting the Demands of Coronation Celebrations
The Coronation is just around the corner. A truly special occasion that will bring the people of the United Kingdom together in celebration of the official appointment of our new…
Effective Strategies for Attracting Top Talent to Your Organisation
Your business is important to you, and rightfully so. You've invested blood, sweat and plenty of tears to get to where you are now. Whether you have 5 or 500…
Boosting Customer Loyalty: The Benefits of Implementing a Restaurant Loyalty Program
Many restaurants are turning toward loyalty programs as a way of increasing the likelihood of repeat business. It would be understandable to assume that this is a strategy designed for…
Martyn's Law: A Step Towards Safer Venues.
What is Martyn's Law?On Monday 19 December, the Government announced details for the Protect Duty, now to be known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute of Martyn Hett, who was killed…
The Upcoming Minimum Wage Changes and the Effect on the Hospitality Industry.
As the United Kingdom prepares for the upcoming minimum wage changes set to take effect on April 1, 2023, the hospitality industry is bracing for a significant impact. The hospitality…
Seasonality in Hospitality
As we are now comfortably into the new year, it time to think about seasonality within hospitality and how this can affect your business. Within hospitality, business levels can vary…
Upcoming Train Strikes and the Effect on Hospitality
The nation will once again be experiencing 48-hour long train strikes. However, this time the strikes are taking place during hospitalities most vital period.The hospitality industry has been through turmoil…
How to combat staffing issues within Hospitality
It's no secret that a lot of hospitality businesses are feeling the pressure this year with staffing issues. According to Alignable, 83% of Restaurants Still Can't Find Enough Workers. So…
Winter is coming, is your restaurant ready?
With Halloween and bonfire night now behind us, the atmosphere has already turned distinctly wintery. Guests are looking forward to a festive atmosphere, comforting food and festive events - but…
Business energy prices are to be cut by half
The government has announced a huge support package that will cut energy bills for UK businessses by around half their expected levels for the winter of 2022.Called The Energy Bill…
Chancellor working on tax breaks for firms - Sept 2022
As we all know, the impending doom of huge hikes in energy costs, as well as the cost of living crisis, is threatening hospitality each and every day.Today the Chancellor…
Hospitality welcomes extended Platinum Jubilee licensing hours
UKHospitality has the temporary change in licensing rules for England and Wales, having campaigned strongly for the measures.The hospitality sector has welcomed the government’s confirmation that licenced premises will be…
Hospitality customers are facing double digit price rises in 2022
A UKHospitality survey of more that 340 hospitality businesses (which equates to roughly 8200 venues with 190,000 staff) has concluded that nearly half of operators (47%) are reporting that they…
Your Hospitality New Years Resolutions
Let’s be honest, it’s been a tough couple of years for hospitality – but here we are in another December, and despite everything your hospitality businesses are welcoming guests celebrating…
National Minimum wage in 2022
Is the UK’s national minimum wage going up in 2022?Yes!The national minimum wage is going up in 2022 on 1st April – as announced by Rishi Sunak in October 2021…
Budget reveals 50% business rates discount and 'draught relief'
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has offered the hospitality sector a 50% discount on business rates for the next year.He will also introduce “draught relief” which will apply a new lower rate…
VAT changes to hospitality - September 2021
You most probably are aware of the reduction to 5% of specific VAT supplies in the hospitality industry, which the Chancellor introduced on 8th July 2020 to help the sector…
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Boosting Your Dining Experience: Essential Restaurant Service Tips to Improve Efficiency and Enhance Customer Satisfaction in the Hospitality Industry
How to Improve Restaurant Service: A Comprehensive GuideIn the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, delivering exceptional restaurant service is of paramount importance. This meticulous attention to service quality not…...
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Boosting Restaurant Profits through Effective Data-Driven Strategies: The Role of Restaurant Business Intelligence in Hospitality
Unlocking the Power of Restaurant Business IntelligenceIn the ever-evolving landscape of the UK hospitality industry, the role of data has become paramount. The concept of Business Intelligence in Hospitality is…...
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Unraveling the QSR Industry: An In-depth Market Analysis of Fast Food Trends and Growth Strategies in the Hospitality Sector
QSR Industry Report: A Comprehensive Analysis of Fast Food Trends and Growth in the UK Hospitality IndustryThe Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry is an integral part of the UK's hospitality…...
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Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Pub Nights: From Trivia and Games to Live Music and Beer Tasting Events
Pub Nights Ideas: A Guide to the UK's Hospitality IndustryThe UK hospitality industry is known for its vibrant nightlife, and nothing encapsulates this better than the local pubs scattered across…...
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Boosting Efficiency in the Hospitality Industry: The Integral Role of Employee Scheduling Software in Staff Management and Workforce Organization
Unlocking Efficiency in the Hospitality Industry with Employee Scheduling SoftwareThe hospitality industry in the UK, like the hotel and restaurant sectors, is a vibrant, fast-paced environment that requires efficient staff…...
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Understanding the Impact of Minimum Wage Laws on Restaurant Labor Costs: Insights into Wage Standards, Employee Salary, and Income in the Hospitality Industry
Understanding the Minimum Wage in UK Restaurants and its Impact on the Hospitality IndustryThe hospitality industry, especially restaurants, are a cornerstone of the UK economy, employing a substantial number of…...