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BHA and ALMR propose merger to create 'single strong voice' for hospitality

23-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) and Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) are proposing a merger to create a new body, UKHospitality.

Hospitality could face 1m staff shortfall post-Brexit

31-Mar-2017 By Sophie Witts

The hospitality industry could face a shortfall of one million workers within 10 years if EU migration is restricted after Brexit, a new report has warned.

BHA Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2016: Being connected essential to success

19-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality and tourism businesses must be connected to help build ‘successful and responsible growth’ according to the organisers of this year’s British Hospitality Association’s (BHA) Hospitality and Tourism Summit.

Premier Inn boss slams 'unregulated' Airbnb

11-Nov-2015 By Sophie Witts

The outgoing Whitbread boss has slammed Airbnb by arguing that the Government is failing to properly regulate the site.

BHA: Government isn't listening to hotel industry wealth and job creators

20-Jun-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The British Hospitality Association has said a new strategy is needed to realise the job and wealth-creating potential of the UK hotel industry as the Government continues to talk up but not listen to the sector.

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.

VisitBritain receives major funding boost ahead of bumper 2012

07-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

With the year ahead packed full of iconic, once-in-a-lifetime events including the London 2012 Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, VisitBritain has received a welcome injection of £27m funding to help promote the UK.

Hospitality has potential to re-balance economy, BHA report finds

13-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The hospitality industry now accounts for eight per cent of the nation’s jobs, offering a financial clout strong enough to help re-balance the economy, according to a report from the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

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.

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