Bank Holiday

Government looks to extend licensing hours for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

04-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Pubs, clubs and bars could be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours over the extended bank holiday weekend for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the Government has announced.

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Wetherspoon staff call for bank holiday pay boost

06-Jul-2021 By BigHospitality

Thousands of staff at JD Wetherspoon are reported to have joined a campaign calling for extra pay for working bank holidays.

Calls grow for June bank holiday

24-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Calls are growing for the Government to make 21 June - the day when it is hoped all final Coronavirus restrictions can be lifted - a bank holiday.

Hospitality sector set to benefit from extended bank holiday in 2022

12-Nov-2020 By BigHospitality

The hospitality sector is set to benefit from an extended bank holiday in 2022 to mark what will be the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

More Britons to holiday at home this Bank Holiday

24-Aug-2016 By Sophie Witts

The number of people planning UK staycations over the August Bank Holiday has risen by 300,000 year-on-year, according to a VisitBritain survey.

Staycation trend: 4.8m Brits plan UK Bank Holiday getaway

27-Aug-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Almost 5m Brits are shunning the continent and planning a UK break this bank holiday, generating over £1bn for the British economy, according to figures released by Visit England.

Top 10 UK bank holiday staycation destinations

24-Aug-2015 By Liam Garrahan

With the August bank holiday almost upon us BigHospitality rounds up the top 10 UK staycation destinations using data from Trivago.

London top ‘staycation’ destination for August bank holiday

21-Aug-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Hotel search website Trivago has also released data showing London to be the most popular city to visit for the 5.2m Brits taking 'staycations' this August bank holiday, while Edinburgh is the most expensive.  

Tourism to enjoy £2.1bn boost over bank holiday

20-Aug-2014 By Carina Perkins

Domestic tourism is set to soar over the August bank holiday, with a quarter of the British population considering an overnight trip during the long weekend, according to the latest data from VisitEngland.

Restaurants set to profit from bank holiday splurge

19-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

Restaurants are set to enjoy a profitable August bank holiday as Brits are planning to spend 120 per cent more than on a normal weekend, according to research by VoucherCodes.co.uk.

Restaurants and pubs to benefit from late May bank holiday trade

23-May-2013 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants and pubs around the country could be set to experience high levels of trade during the forthcoming bank holiday, after a survey revealed that more than three-quarters of people plan to dine out during the extended weekend.

August Bank Holiday: 3.6 million Brits plan holiday at home

23-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend will see 3.6 million Brits taking an overnight holiday in the UK, generating over £800m in tourism spend for the UK economy.

Mitchells and Butlers sales rise but profit dips as brand rollout continues

18-May-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), which operates the Harvester and All Bar One brands, has reported positive sales growth in its half year results driven by food although profit for the business has dipped and poor weather has hit recent sales. 

VisitEngland predicts 3% drop in number of August Bank holiday hotel and B&B stays

25-Aug-2011 By Emma Eversham

The number of people planning to stay in the UK’s hotels and B&Bs over the coming Bank Holiday has dropped 3 per cent on last year according to figures compiled by tourism body VisitEngland.

Publicise last-minute deals to draw Bank Holiday crowds

26-Aug-2010 By Rachel Johnson

British restaurants and hotels must ensure that they offer last minute bargains if they are to take advantage of the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, industry experts have said