Christmas
Managed hospitality groups' December sales dipped by 11% as Omicron hit consumer confidence
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups suffered a double-digit drop on sales from pre-Covid-19 levels in December after widespread cancellations of Christmas celebrations, the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.
Poor festive trading results in £3b hit to hospitality sector
A 40% drop in sales for the hospitality sector during the 2021 festive season versus 2019 represents a £3b hit to the industry, according to data from UKHospitality and CGA.
Omicron grant cash lands with local authorities in England today
Hospitality sector worried for the New Year without Christmas cash reserves
Christmas party cancellations ‘coming in thick and fast’ as hospitality faces £4b loss
Hospitality businesses are seeing cancellations of Christmas parties coming in “thick and fast” following the prime[...]
Government accused of using prospect of vaccine passports as distraction tactic
The government has been accused of using the possibility of introducing vaccine passports as a distraction[...]
Boris Johnson urges people not to cancel Christmas parties amid Omicron concern
The prime minister has urged people not to cancel Christmas parties despite concerns over the new[...]
Christmas business ‘still all to play for’, say hospitality operators
Hospitality operators have seen a steady increase in bookings for Christmas parties next month but with[...]
Brakes launches Winter Food Festival
Brakes Virtual Winter Food Festival, which is live until 14 January 2022, offers operators across foodservice a range of practical ideas and insights to support them in navigating the challenges of the festive season, and to make the most of Veganuary opportunities for the new year."
Claridge’s 2021 Christmas tree designed by Dior
Claridge’s hotel in London’s Mayfair has announced its 2021 Christmas tree will be designed by Kim Jones, artistic director of the Dior men’s collections.
All I want for Christmas is... a working supply chain
A lack of anything from CO2 to Christmas trees is instilling pre-seasonal panic, so how will businesses cope? Will Hawkes reports.
Hopes for late surge in festive party bookings
Signs of a late surge in party bookings are bringing a sprinkling of festive cheer to[...]
Diners will expect all the trimmings at Christmas despite supply challenges
Diners will still be expecting all the trimmings at Christmas despite pressures on supplies, according to[...]
Bidfresh advises operators to focus on local produce for the festive season
Fresh produce supplier Bidfresh has said that festive menus built around fresh and local food will[...]
Bidfood launches Christmas 2021 range with consumer insight
Bidfood has launched its Christmas 2021 range with insight from consumers as to what they "truly[...]
Pub and restaurant groups saw sales drop 72.6% over Christmas
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw total sales drop by 72.6% over the festive season, in what should have been the sector’s busiest trading period of the year, according to data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker."
Christmas sales in restaurants, pubs and bars fall almost 80%
Restaurants, pubs and bars saw takings slump by almost 80% between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day as coronavirus restrictions forced thousands of venues to close for eat-in dining.
Lancashire hotel to host Christmas celebrations in April
The Midland hotel in Lancashire has announced it will be hosting Christmas Day celebrations on Sunday 25 April 2021.
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