UKH: hospitality the ‘solution’ to gov’s levelling up policy

UKHospitality has released a new report, Level up hospitality – level up society, which aims to “highlight how the sector is positioned to deliver growth and opportunity across the country and play its part in generating jobs and economic growth”.

The report identifies the six areas in which the UKH aims to help the sector “deliver the greatest impact”, Including:

Local leadership – aiming to support the local government to ensure that hospitality businesses are able to thrive.

Skills – aiming to better promote hospitality as an attractive career of choice
Pride in place – demonstrating how hospitality venues are at the core of every local community.

Health and wellbeing – aiming to showcase the sector’s role as complementary to a healthy lifestyle

Digital connectivity – aiming to ensure that all venues are able to offer consumers access to high-speed data.

Research and development – aiming to play a leading role in the roll-out of research and development across the sector.

Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality CEO, said: “Despite more than two years of setbacks, the sector is ready to get back on track and lead the way towards sustainable recovery and resilience

“Hospitality is the great leveller and we are working closely with the Government to deliver on its Levelling Up agenda, unlocking growth and opportunity in local economies across the country. Hospitality provides the solution to levelling up every community in the country and offers a vast range of opportunities, from entry level jobs to highly skilled ones.”

She added: “The inclusive nature of the sector provides opportunities for individuals across the ages, guided by a truly team spirited ethos in every venue.“