Trade Associations
The latest news and updates on trade associations, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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May- 2021 -26 May
Institute of Hospitality appoints new head of membership
The Institute of Hospitality has announced its appointment of Duvall James as its new head of membership. James, previously senior relationship manager at the Institute of Directors (IOD) in London, will start his role with the global trade association on 1 June 2021. He will join the Institute of Hospitality’s…
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21 May
UKH welcomes Scottish gov’s cabinet appointments
UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed Nicola Sturgeon’s recent appointments to her cabinet in the Scottish government. Kate Forbes MSP has been appointed as the cabinet’s secretary for finance and the economy, while Ivan McKee MSP is set to take on the role of minister for business, trade, tourism and enterprise. The…
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20 May
Scottish hospitality bodies request ‘urgent call’ with Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish tourism and hospitality bodies are teaming up to request an “urgent call” with the country’s first minister. The Scottish Tourism Alliance and UKHospitality have written to Nicola Sturgeon to discuss with her the impact of Glasgow remaining in Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions. Prior to last week, hospitality establishments in…
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18 May
2,000 pubs remain closed despite indoor reopening
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed that around 2,000 pubs remain closed, despite an estimated 45,000 pubs reopening in the UK yesterday (17 May). As of 17 May, hospitality venues, including pubs, were allowed to reopen for service indoors after lockdown. However, the trade association is warning…
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13 May
UKH Cymru welcomes gov’s ‘six indoors’ decision
UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru has welcomed the Welsh government’s decision to ease social distancing restrictions further for indoor hospitality in the country. From next week (17 May), hospitality businesses in Wales will be allowed to entertain six adults from six households in one seating. While the trade association showed gratitude for…
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12 May
UKH slams gov hospitality plans in Queen’s Speech
UKHospitality (UKH) has criticised the government’s plans to introduce legislation aimed at tackling obesity, which it believes is detrimental to the sector’s recovery. The trade association is specifically taking aim at plans to introduce calorie counts in restaurant, cafe and bar menus, which were outlined in the Queen’s Speech. Proposed…
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10 May
Scottish hospitality calls on gov to ‘listen and respond’ amid election result
The hospitality sector in Scotland is calling for the government and other Holyrood parties to “listen and respond” to the industry’s needs after the recent Scottish parliamentary election. The Scottish National Party (SNP) won its fourth election, securing 64 seats, but fell one short in securing an overall majority as…
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7 May
Pubs receive average of £27,000 each in support from operators
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed that leased and tenanted pubs have, on average, received £27,000 each in support from their respective pub operating businesses. The trade association said a “fraction of this support” came from commercial landlords, with many receiving no rent waiver or even discount…
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6 May
UKH publish sector prospectus ahead of Mayoral elections
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its sector prospectus ahead of the 2021 Metro Mayoral elections, which are taking place today (6 May). The prospectus outlines the financial and cultural importance of the hospitality and tourism sectors for local economic development. Among the measures being called for by the trade body are…
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4 May
Hospitality sector lost £80.8bn in sales during pandemic
The UK’s hospitality sector has reportedly lost £80.8bn in sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to UKHospitality’s (UKH) Quarterly Tracker with CGA. Figures showed that sales from the start of April 2020 to the end of March 2021 totalled £46bn, which is down by 64% on £126.8bn from the…
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