Hospitality Ulster

One third of hospitality operates at a loss, survey finds

One third of hospitality businesses are currently operating at a loss, representing an 11% increase on the last quarter, according…

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Private equity in hospitality: a lifeline or a looming takeover?

French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre was the latest British chain to be acquired out of administration by a private equity…

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Today’s news in brief – 24/02/25

Some 70% of hospitality businesses will cut jobs due to reduced rates relief from April, according to a survey by…

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April cost hikes may force 70% of hospitality firms to cut jobs

A survey by hospitality trade associations has revealed that rising employment costs and reduced rates relief in April will force…

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Today’s news in brief – 14/08/24

Starbucks has appointed Brian Niccol as its new incoming CEO from 9 September this year. It comes as Laxman Narasimhan…

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Hospitality unites to support business rates reform

A number of hospitality trade organisations have united to call for reform to the business rates model. UKHospitality (UKH), the…

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Over 70% of venues to invest in refurbs despite rising costs

Some 71% of hospitality operators are set to invest in venue refurbishments in the next year, a new survey from…

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Today’s news in brief – 19/02/24

A quarter of hospitality businesses have no cash reserves, according to a joint survey by UKH, the BBPA, BII and…

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Quarter of hospitality venues have run out of money, survey finds

A quarter of hospitality businesses have no cash reserves and a further 29% have less than three months’ worth, according…

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New scheme to retain hospitality staff launches in NI

The UK Hospitality and Tourism Skills Board has developed a new ‘Wellbeing and Development Promise’ to promote the wellbeing and…

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