7th May, 2021 by Kate Malczewski The removal of rent protections for hospitality businesses in the UK could put 330,000 jobs at risk, according to a trade body. Despite periods of closure and trading restrictions due to Covid-19, many operators have not had rent reductions The UK hospitality industry faces £2.5 billion (US$3.5 billion) in
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Drinks-led investment group Nightcap has agreed to acquire UK-based Adventure Bar Group for up to £2.5 million (US$3.5m). A third Tonight Josephine bar will open in Birmingham next month Nightcap was launched last year with the aim of becoming the UK’s leading bar operator through acquiring, investing and expanding drinks-led concepts. London Cocktail Club was
4th May, 2021 by Kate Malczewski Global Bartending, the talent agency for drinks professionals, has announced two new initiatives that aim to support the hospitality industry with additional revenue streams and learning resources. Global Bartending Talent Agency has launched the Global Bartending Marketplace (pictured) and Helping Hospitality platforms The first, Global Bartending Marketplace, is an
4th May, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers The UK hospitality industry has seen sales plummet by £80.8 billion (US$112bn) over the last 12 months, according to new data. Bars and pubs across England will be allowed to reopen for indoor service in May 2021 Data from the UK Hospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA reported sales from
26th April, 2021 by Owen Bellwood On-trade sales across the US during the week ending 17 April were 203% higher than last year, as the majority of states can now reopen for indoor service in some capacity. Bars in 98% of US states can offer indoor service According to the latest Covid-19 On-Premise Impact Report