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Ed Balls to headline 2017 hospitality summit

27-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

Former shadow chancellor and Strictly Come Dancing star Ed Balls has been announced as keynote speaker at this year’s hospitality and tourism summit in London.

Top Tories to discuss Brexit at BHA Summit 2016

31-May-2016 By Sophie Witts

Two senior Conservative politicians will discuss the impact of the EU referendum at the Hospitality and Tourism Summit 2016.

BHA report: FSM companies take big steps to improve public health

25-Nov-2015 By Emma Eversham

Food Service Management (FSM) companies are leading the way in offering healthier meals outside of the home, a report by the British Hospitality Association (BHA) has shown. 

Top chefs and restaurateurs to inspire young job seekers at Big Hospitality Conversation

21-Sep-2015 By Emma Eversham

Chefs Mark Sargeant, Phil Howard, Gary Lee and Adam Byatt are among those attending the British Hospitality Association's (BHA) Big Hospitality Conversation in London today (Monday) where they will aim to inspire young job seekers to take up a career...

Number of job applications fall as hospitality vacancies rise

07-Aug-2015 By Liam Garrahan

The number of candidates applying for jobs in the hospitality industry has fallen despite a rise in job vacancies, according to a report by recruiting website CV-Library.

Springboard and BHA to champion housekeeping careers

23-Jul-2015 By Sophie Witts

Springboard and the British Hospitality Association (BHA) will host the first ever Big Hospitality Conversation event focused on careers in housekeeping at The Dorchester hotel on 7 September.

Ministerial appointments welcomed by hospitality trade bodies

14-May-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

Trade bodies have welcomed the appointments of the two ministers given responsibility for tourism under the new Government.

Allergen regulation: Time’s up

12-Dec-2014 By Melodie Michel

The much-anticipated EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation came into force on 13 December. BigHospitality looks at what is changing, and the impact of the new law on the industry.

BHA appoints Merlin CEO as chairman

11-Nov-2014 By Melodie Michel

Nick Varney, chief executive of Merlin Entertainments will be taking over from Alan Parker CBE as chairman of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) on 1 January 2015.

BHA calls for promotion of vocational training courses, especially in hospitality

15-Aug-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has called for educators to recognise the importance of vocational training for careers such as those in hospitality, and stop ‘hoarding’ young people in academia. 

The Big Hospitality Conversation: Restaurants targeted in next wave of jobs push

09-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Tackling youth unemployment and embracing a common approach to work placements, internships and apprenticeships in restaurants is the focal point of the latest Big Hospitality Conversation, being held on behalf of the British Hospitality Association (BHA)...

Nick Clegg 'thoroughly welcomes' BHA’s Agenda for 300,000 New Jobs

12-Mar-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has heaped praise on a report from the British Hospitality Association (BHA), which indicates that 300,000 new jobs could be created across the UK by 2020 if the Government works more closely with hotels, restaurants and...

Get illegal seafood off the menu, caterers warned

20-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The catering industry is at risk of purchasing unsafe, poor quality or illegal seafood if they do not check it has come from a reputable supplier, government bodies have warned.

Hospitality industry surviving recession with ‘quick action and determination’, says BHA

28-Jun-2012 By Luke Nicholls

With today’s release of revised gross domestic product (GDP) figures showing that the double-dip recession is deeper than originally feared, the British Hospitality Association (BHA) believes the hospitality industry can have something to smile about,...

Hospitality industry steps up calls for VAT cut to boost business and jobs

23-Apr-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has revealed results of a new survey which show an overwhelming majority of operators support calls for a VAT cut. 

VisitEngland launches online tool for restaurants to improve customer access

13-Apr-2012 By Luke Nicholls

National tourist board VisitEngland has today launched a new version of its Access Statement Online Tool, specifically tailored for restaurants and cafés to help them cater for customers with access needs.

BHA annual report reveals challenging year for hotels - could 2012 be the turning point?

08-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The perfect storm of the financial crisis, high rates of VAT and planning delays took its toll on the hotel sector in 2011, with 36 per cent fewer hotel rooms opening than predicted at the start of the year.

£1bn youth jobs fund: The hospitality industry’s reaction

28-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Following the recent revelations that the Government is to inject £1bn of new funding into a new scheme to tackle youth unemployment, leading hospitality industry bodies have given BigHospitality their thoughts on how it could affect the sector.

Hospitality entrepreneurs on the rise

28-Nov-2011 By Rachel Parkes

The numbers of young entrepreneurs starting up businesses in the hospitality industry is on the increase, according to a recent report, which defined the sector as ‘vulnerable’ due to short-term operating challenges.

Penrose tells hospitality industry: Talk to tourist boards and focus on skills

23-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Tourism Minister John Penrose has told members of the hospitality industry to talk to their new local tourist boards about their businesses to ensure they benefit fully when tourists visit the area they are in.

Restaurateurs urge BHA to lobby Government over 'ridiculous' planning laws

20-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Restaurant operators are calling on the British Hospitality Association (BHA) to lobby the government over 'ridiculous planning laws' that they blame for halting the development of the restaurant sector on our high streets.

BHA launches hospitality health report, urges more action

17-May-2011 By Lorraine Heller

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) is urging the industry to increase its focus on health as part of a wider government push to reduce obesity levels in the UK.

Recession damaged hospitality less than expected, shows report

05-Nov-2010 By Lorraine Heller

A new report on the state of British hospitality has found that the sector has survived the recession with less damage than predicted, although some lasting impacts have considerably altered the face of the industry

Travelodge quits the British Hospitality Association

16-Jun-2010 By Chris Druce

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has elected to go it alone and has resigned from the British Hospitality Association (BHA), claiming it can represent its interests just as well as the industry body

Hospitality industry guaranteed £20m music fee refund

12-Feb-2010 By Emma Eversham

The BHA and the BBPA secure a victory against a High Court appeal over music licence fees, meaning pubs, restaurants and hotels who paid over the odds are guaranteed up to £20m in refunds.

British Hospitality Association publishes tips code

20-Jul-2009 By Emma Eversham

The BHA publishes its new code of practice for restaurant service charges and urges restaurants and hotels to adopt it as soon as possible

Tips law change made at wrong time says BHA

06-May-2009 By Emma Eversham

The Government’s decision to move forward with plans to make it illegal for employers to top up staff wages with tips will land the industry with a high wage bill when it is already struggling says the British Hospitality Association

Act now to benefit from domestic tourism boom, advises BHA

09-Mar-2009 By Emma Eversham

The British Hospitality Association urges the industry to invest wisely in its businesses as the recession and increasing concerns over climate change and safety prompt shifts in our travel patterns