HOSPA

Today’s news in brief – 18/10/23

Just Eat has increased its full-year guidance following a return to sales growth in Q3. Gross transaction value in Northern Europe and UK&I grew by 6% and 4%, respectively. However, North America saw a slower trajectory with an 18% decrease in GTV.In response to the overall GTV growth, Just Eat…

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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. Taking place at Royal Lancaster London on 16 November, HOSPA will play host to an array of discussions and insightful workshops addressing a range of topics, such as the rapid…

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HOSPA launches professional development grants to fuel career growth

HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, has announced the launch of new professional development grants to support individuals in the UK hospitality industry. According to HOSPA, the professional development grants are designed to significantly reduce the financial burden of courses. Successful applicants are eligible to receive support for up to 70%…

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How will the industry be affected by the new allocation of tips?

Do you think the new Employment Allocation of Tips Act will genuinely work in redistributing the fair share of tips? I don’t believe this legislation touches the surface of the subject. I think it addresses principally what you said at the beginning of our discussion, which is where tips and…

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Discounts and freebies: what else can loyalty programmes offer?

Restaurateurs and bar owners will be well used to the concept of a customer loyalty programme. From the large chains with highly organised reward apps offering points and vouchers, to basic ‘loyalty stamp’ cards, there are many organisations in the field making use of customer loyalty to boost their footfall…

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HOSPA confirms Barclay’s Bob Silk to take over as chair

The Hospitality Professionals Association has appointed a new chairman, as Bob Silk takes over from previous incumbent Chris Upton – who has stepped down from the role. The association revealed following eight years in post, which has seen the association expand its remit to incorporate a broader swathe of hospitality…

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Sunak unveils £1bn support package for Omicron-hit businesses

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further £1bn support package for businesses impacted by the new Omicron variant. As part of the support, businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises. There will also be more than…

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HOSPA selects Heyward Group to oversee education programmes

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has appointed Heyward Group to oversee the body’s professional development programmes. Day-to-day running of the educational opportunity provider’s finance, revenue management, and asset management courses will now be passed to Heyward Group under a five-year deal. Founded by CEO Michael Heyward, the company provides a…

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AA launches ‘Covid Confident’ scheme to support hospitality sector

The AA has launched a new Covid Confident assessment scheme to support the hospitality industry in re-establishing and rebuilding consumer confidence as the UK prepares to come out of lockdown. The AA Covid Confident accreditation will indicate to customers that an establishment has in place the necessary risk assessments, safety…

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Hospitality reacts to furlough scheme extension

The hospitality industry has reacted to the chancellor’s announcement yesterday that he was to extend the government’s furlough scheme to the end of October calling it a “sensible and timely” move that has “prevented thousands of redundancies”. Yesterday (12 May) Rishi Sunak revealed that “no changes whatsoever” will be made…

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