Bank Holiday

August bank holiday predicted to be a bumper weekend for hospitality

21-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

The August bank holiday will generate £5.8bn in sales for the hospitality sector, according to research.

The Lowdown: The coronation of King Charles III

05-May-2023 By James McAllister

Restaurants across the country are planning to make the most of the regal bank holiday celebrations.

Government confirms plans to extend licensing hours for King’s Coronation weekend

06-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Pubs, bars and clubs in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours over the bank holiday weekend to mark the King’s Coronation.

UKHospitality: extending licensing hours for King's Coronation would provide 'much-needed boost' for sector

23-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has backed the Government’s plans to extend licensing hours during the King’s Coronation celebrations in May.

Weekend trading disappoints despite Jubilee bank holiday boost

09-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Last week’s two Jubilee bank holidays lifted sales for Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants, CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest trading data shows, but street parties dented trading over the weekend.

Hospitality spending soars over Jubilee weekend

07-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

The extended Platinum Jubilee weekend saw spending in hospitality venues soar with restaurants seeing a 41.5% uplift compared to the same period last year, according to data from Barclaycard.

Hospitality set for bumper Jubilee bank holiday

30-May-2022 By James McAllister

The UK hospitality industry is set for a bumper Jubilee bank holiday, with some resarch suggesting the sector is set for a £2.9bn boost over the four-day weekend (2-5 June).

Hospitality businesses urged to make the most of extended licensing hours over Jubilee weekend

30-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses are being urged to 'make the most' of extended licensing hours over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, with UKHospitality saying it represents an opportunity to boost the sector's recovery.

Government confirms plans to extend licensing hours for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

22-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

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

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.

Wetherspoon staff call for bank holiday pay boost

06-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

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 Restaurant

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