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84% of hospitality businesses sign up for Eat Out to Help Out

FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY OWNERS & OPERATORS by Zoe Monk on August 4, 2020

The majority of the UK’s hospitality businesses are planning to take part in the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which launched officially yesterday

Lockdown easing delayed in England as PM says the UK must be ‘ready to react’

ALSO IN THE NEWS by Zoe Monk on July 31, 2020

From tomorrow, venues such as bowling alleys, skating rinks and casinos were permitted to reopen, but this will now not happen until at least August 15, with the relaxation of rules around weddings also put on hold

Scottish tourism industry to receive £14m recovery finance package

SCOTLAND TRAVEL & TOURISM by Zoe Monk on July 30, 2020

Despite the announcement, UKHospitality executive director for Scotland, Willie Macleod said that a budget of £14m may mean that only 50 businesses, 5% of larger hotels, will be supported

New guidance framework outlines how best to manage business events and conferences from October 1

BEST PRACTICE HOTEL MANAGEMENT MEETINGS & EVENTS by Zoe Monk on July 20, 2020

The guidance makes clear the measures that should be considered to allow for safe resumption of business events and conferences, including distancing protocols, a 'digital first' approach and contactless registration

UKHospitality welcomes further clarity on reopening as government details next phase of recovery

EVENT HOTEL MANAGEMENT by Zoe Monk on July 20, 2020

Bowling alleys and skating rinks will be permitted to reopen next month, and business events allowed to resume from October, with local councils also given the power to enforce local lockdowns where necessary

The guidance for the safe reopening of gyms and sports facilities

INDUSTRY by Zoe Monk on July 10, 2020

New government guidance includes information on cleaning regimes, social distancing and protection for team members ready for reopening on July 25

Pools, gyms and spas given reopening date but restrictions remain on beauty treatments

ALSO IN THE NEWS by Zoe Monk on July 10, 2020

From July 25, indoor pools, spas and gyms will be allowed to reopen but restrictions will remain on some close-contact beauty treatments including facials

Chancellor’s recovery plan ‘clearly recognises’ value of hospitality and tourism

ALSO IN THE NEWS INTERVIEWS & ANALYSIS by Zoe Monk on July 9, 2020

Industry reacts to Chancellor’s announcement on VAT cuts, furlough job retention scheme and new eating out discount initiative announced yesterday

NEWS FLASH: VAT cut for hospitality businesses and 50% meal discount for everyone to stimulate restaurant spend

ALSO IN THE NEWS HOTEL MANAGEMENT by Zoe Monk on July 8, 2020

Rishi Sunak has announced that from next Wednesday until January 12, VAT for hospitality businesses, including food, accommodation and attractions will be reduced from 20% to 5% for the next six months

Government announces £10m kickstart tourism package to support businesses adapt to new normal

ALSO IN THE NEWS FINANCE & REVENUE by Zoe Monk on July 7, 2020

Grants of up to £5,000 will be available for businesses who contribute significantly to tourism in their area to help tailor operations to new social distancing rules and introduce new hygiene standards

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