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HOSPA announces line-up ahead of annual industry conference

HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, has announced the line-up of industry experts ahead of its annual HOSPACE conference in November.…

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Hospitality businesses fear closure as no-show diners cost £90 per head

No-show diners are costing restaurant owners almost £90 per head as a result 18% of restaurant, pub and bar owners…

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How can the hospitality sector prepare for the busy summer months?

Despite current economic headwinds, many businesses in the hospitality sector are looking for new ways of furthering growth opportunities in…

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Pubs and bars see 74.2% surge in Jubilee spending

The hospitality sector has witnessed a “spending boom” during the Platinum Jubilee long weekend (2-5 June) as Brits celebrated, with…

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Weekend pub and bar transactions up 83% on pre-pandemic levels

Transaction volumes for pubs and bars over the weekend of 18-20 March were up 83.2% on the same weekend in…

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Consumer spending slows in January

Consumer card spending rose by only 7.4% in January compared to the same period in 2020, marking the smallest uplift…

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Hospitality industry sees signs of recovery in H2, Barclaycard finds

Prior to the arrival of the latest Covid-19 variant, Brits had made up for lost time with friends and family,…

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Takeaway and fast food sales up 63.2% in November

Data from Barclaycard has revealed that takeaways and fast food surged by 63.2% in November as darker and colder evenings…

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Hospitality sales boosted by 43.5%

Barclaycard has revealed that pubs, bars and clubs benefited from a 43.5% boost as colleagues reunited at post-work gatherings. The…

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Digital and direct-to-door services to remain popular, study finds

Almost a fifth of UK adults who signed up to a food or restaurant meal subscription service during the lockdown…

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