Europe - Hospitality

Businesses told to invest in UK workforce as hospitality staff shortage petition dismissed by Government

06-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The Government has dismissed a petition calling for EU nationals to be permitted to come to the UK to work in hospitality, telling businesses to invest in the UK’s domestic labour force instead.

Petition launched to tackle UK workforce shortage in hospitality

22-Aug-2022 By Restaurant

A petition calling for EU nationals to be permitted to come to the UK to work in hospitality has been launched.

Hospitality criticises ‘disappointing’ Queen’s Speech

22-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts

Hospitality trade bodies have given a lukewarm reception to the ‘disappointing’ announcements made in the Queen’s Speech yesterday (21 June).

Barista visas 'won't solve hospitality staffing crisis'

21-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

Introducing short-term ‘barista visas’ for EU migrants would only worsen the long-term staffing crisis in the UK’s restaurants, pubs and cafes, hospitality recruiter The Change Group has warned.

Restaurants could keep EU staff under "barista visa" plans

18-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

A new "barista visa" could be introduced to ensure the UK’s restaurants, pubs and coffee shops do not struggle for staff after Brexit.

UK one of Europe’s fastest-growing coffee markets, says report

06-Dec-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The UK is among the countries with the fastest-growing coffee market, which is still thriving and innovating to stay ahead, according to new research.

London hotels struggle to attract Chinese tourists

13-Oct-2016 By Sophie Witts

London’s luxury hotels are falling behind the rest of Europe by failing to attract high-spending Chinese tourists, according to a report by the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

VizEat, the Airbnb for food, to expand in the UK

06-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

VizEat, the European food platform designed to give travellers access to meals and food experiences provided by locals, is set to grow in the UK after receiving an extra £31m in investment.

Brexit: Hospitality employers could face 'staggering' costs to recruit non-UK staff

05-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality employers could be faced with 'staggering' costs to recruit and retain staff from outside the UK once it leaves the EU, an immigration lawyer has warned.

Austrian restaurant chain L’Osteria plans UK roll-out

14-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

Austrian pizza restaurant L’Osteria is to make its UK debut at Bristol’s newest dining hub later this year.

London no longer most expensive place to stay in Europe

03-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

A 2 per cent drop in the average room rate across London’s hotels in the last year means the capital has lost its status as the ‘most expensive place to stay in Europe’.

Tous au bistrot! - UK urged to show support for French hospitality sector

17-Nov-2015 By James Wallin

Hospitality operators have been urged to show solidarity with colleagues in France by supporting the Tous Au Bistrot campaign.

K+K Hotels sold to US investors

28-Oct-2015 By Sophie Witts

A portfolio of 10 four-star hotels in major European cities has been sold to a joint venture between Goldman Sachs and US-based Highgate Hotels.

UK bids to host 2018 European Bocuse d'Or

21-May-2015 By Emma Eversham

The UK is one of six European countries intending to bid to host the 2018 edition of the Bocuse d'Or Europe.

Leonardo Hotels makes UK debut

06-Mar-2015 By Carina Perkins

Leonardo Hotels, the European arm of the Fattal Hotels Group, will open its first UK property at London's Heathrow Airport later this March.

Choice Hotels makes senior management appointments to further European growth

04-Feb-2015 By Emma Eversham

Choice Hotels International has made three new appointments to its senior management team to help grow its Comfort, Quality and Clarion hotel brands in Europe.

2015 World Pastry Cup: UK team ready for action

20-Jan-2015 By Carina Perkins

As the final countdown to the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie begins, UK team captain Barry Johnson has told BigHospitality he has a ‘positive outlook’ on their chance of success.

Refreshed calls to cut VAT now tourism is 'important export industry'

07-Jan-2015 By Emma Eversham

Cut Tourism VAT, the campaign set up to put pressure on the Government to lower the VAT rate for tourism and hospitality businesses in the UK to 5 per cent, is calling for politicians to think again about changing the rate now tourism has been dubbed...

UK coffee shop comes top at European Coffee Awards 2014

26-Nov-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Timberyard, Caravan, and British chain Costa Coffee were among the UK winners at this year’s European Coffee Awards.

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.

Qbic reveals UK expansion plans

21-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Hotel pod specialist Qbic has revealed plans to open two new locations a year in the UK starting next year, after launching its first London venture last November.

Top 10 spenders when visiting the UK

17-Jun-2014 By Melodie Michel

The government's decision to relax visa requirements for Chinese visitors has put the spotlight on China's spot as the 19th biggest spender when visiting the UK. BigHospitality looks at the top ten spending nationalities for 2013.

US beef makes its way to UK tables

13-May-2014 By Melodie Michel

The UK is has proved one of the toughest markets to crack for US beef, but restaurateurs are now showing more and more interest, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Britain sees tourism boost from all world regions

13-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

October was a record-breaking month for UK tourism as increased visits from across the world put Britain on track for the highest tourism spend in its history by the end of the year.

British Street Food Awards return for 2013 alongside app launch

05-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

The British Street Food Awards are returning for a fifth time this year with an invitation to vendors from Europe to enter as well as the launch of a new street food app.

Planet Hollywood founder launches UK company to drive expansion

28-May-2013 By Emma Eversham

Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl has created a company in the UK to drive expansion of the movie themed restaurant concept and increase the footprint of his Buca di Beppo Italian restaurants and Earl of Sandwich sandwich bars.

Behind the scenes with Team UK at the World Pastry Cup

30-Jan-2013 By Peter Ruddick

The UK team came ninth this week in the 13th World Pastry Cup or Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie and were also awarded the prize for best poster - BigHospitality was given exclusive access to the team in training and competition for this special photo...

Bocuse d'Or 2013: UK team discovers world final ingredients

02-Jul-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Adam Bennett, head chef at Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham and the UK hope for the grand final of the Bocuse d'Or 2013, has discovered what ingredients he must cook with in order to be in with a chance of winning the prestigious culinary competition.

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