British Hospitality Association

Hospitality: Proposed £1,000 fee for EU workers 'very worrying'

12-Jan-2017 By Emma Eversham

The industry has called proposals to charge British employers £1,000 for every worker they employ from the European Union following Brexit, 'very worrying' with concerns the move will add huge costs to restaurants, hotels and pubs.

Hospitality businesses to provide evidence for seaside towns inquiry

08-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Owners of hospitality and tourism businesses in seaside towns are being asked to help MPs with an inquiry into the problems facing these areas.

Parliamentary event to highlight importance of hospitality to the economy

16-Sep-2015 By Emma Eversham

A reception is being held at Parliament today (Wednesday) to highlight the importance of the hospitality and tourism industries to the British economy.

EU referendum: Hospitality industry risks 'sleepwalking in to danger'

01-Jul-2015 By Sophie Witts

The hospitality industry must wake up to the potential dangers posed by Britain voting to leave the European Union, according to Travelodge CEO Peter Gowers.

Election 2015: Uncertain result could harm hospitality fear CEOs

05-May-2015 By Sophie Witts

An uncertain general election result later this week could damage consumer confidence and result in losses for the hospitality industry, top CEO’s have warned.

Chef Josh Eggleton among speakers at next Big Hospitality Conversation

09-Jan-2015 By Helen Gilbert

Michelin-starred chef Josh Eggleton will be among guest speakers encouraging young jobseekers to pursue a career in the hospitality and tourism industry when he addresses delegates at the Big Hospitality Conversation (BHC) on Tuesday (January 13).

BHA partners with European tourism association

22-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has partnered with the European tourism association (ETOA) to promote the merits of UK tourism to international visitors.

Local businesses come together for the Big Hospitality Conversation Manchester

12-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

On 12 May hospitality and tourism businesses from Manchester came together at the Radisson Blu Edwardian for the latest Big Hospitality Conversation, where they were able to pledge to create jobs, apprenticeships and work experience for young people.

BigHospitality’s 2013 review: What you told us

20-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

It was the year that the horsemeat scandal rocked the food chain, Noma was knocked off of top spot and the beer duty escalator was finally scrapped. But what did you make of it all? Here’s a look back at some of the biggest issues of 2013.

Hospitality industry welcomes ‘Night Tube’ announcement

22-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The recent announcement that London Underground trains are to run for 24 hours at weekends has been hailed as ‘excellent news’ for the capital's hospitality businesses.

Tourism Minister praises industry for its ‘sharp focus’ on job creation

22-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The newly-appointed Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equality Helen Grant has heaped praise on the hospitality and tourism sector for its financial contribution to the UK and its ‘sharp focus’ on job creation.

Hospitality and tourism associations launch Campaign for Tourism to gain Government support

09-Oct-2013 By Emma Eversham

Thirty-three of the UK's hospitality and tourism associations, including the British Hospitality Association and the Tourism Alliance, have joined together to put pressure on political parties to include the industry within in their manifestos ahead...

What one change would most benefit the hospitality industry?

20-Jun-2012 By Peter Ruddick

At the first ever British Hospitality Association (BHA) Summit earlier this month there was widespread discussion on what the industry and the Government should be doing to boost the hospitality sector - but what do the experts think?

Family Brewers joins Jacques Borel's 5% VAT club

17-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The Independent Family Brewers of Britain has pledged £240k of funding to support Jacques Borel’s campaign to reduce the VAT charged in pubs on drink, food and accommodation to five per cent.

Top hospitality associations sign up to The Restaurant Show 2011

15-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Seven key associations operating within hospitality are to appear at The Restaurant Show (TRS) this year offering advice and support for attendees on a range of areas within the industry.

Bob Cotton to chair new business tourism action group

14-Apr-2010 By Becky Paskin

Bob Cotton, the British Hospitality Association’s chief executive, is to chair a new action group to boost England’s business tourism, which has suffered as a result of the recession

BHA releases hospitality manifesto ahead of general election

07-Apr-2010 By Emma Eversham

The British Hospitality Association has prepared its own manifesto ahead of the general election on 6 May, asking all political parties for their support of the hospitality industry

Dirty hospitality reception areas turn off consumers

26-Mar-2010 By Becky Paskin

Nine out of 10 people would not recommend a hotel, pub or restaurant that did not appear clean and fresh, while half would not return somewhere that delivered a poor first impression

Digital Economy Bill bad news for hoteliers, warns BHA

04-Feb-2010 By Emma Eversham

The Digital Economy Bill could be bad news for hotels providing internet services to guests if it's passed, the British Hospitality Association has warned, because it makes them responsible for identifying guests who have downloaded material illegally...