Fifa World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2015 hailed as big opportunity for hospitality

19-Sep-2014 By Carina Perkins

VistEngland has described the Rugby World Cup 2015 as a 'tremendous opportunity' for tourism and hospitality, with hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars in host cities set to benefit from a big increase in international spend.

#WorldCup2014: Pubs and bars get £116m sales boost

11-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Consumers have spent an extra £116m in pubs and bars during this year’s football World Cup, according to research by vouchercodes.co.uk. 

One third of Brits will watch #WorldCup2014 in pubs

13-Jun-2014 By Melodie Michel

One in three people will be watching the football World Cup in pubs and bars – prompting a 35 per cent beer sales boost.

£431m sales boost expected if England makes #WorldCup2014 final

05-Jun-2014 By Melodie Michel

Consumers are expected to spend £431m in pubs, cafes and clubs if England plays in the World Cup final, according to research by VoucherCodes.co.uk.

Government does U-turn on World Cup licensing

03-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

The government has made a U-turn on World Cup licensing, and will consult on whether to extend pub opening hours during the football tournament this summer.

FIFA World Cup: What you’re doing

28-May-2010 By Becky Paskin

Any pub, restaurant or hotel screening the World Cup games is sure to see a boost in trade over the summer, but how can you ensure you have the edge over the competition?

The FIFA World Cup 2010: Licensing

27-May-2010 By Chris Druce

Graeme Cushion at licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen gives his advice on enjoying a profitable and successful World Cup that remains within the law.

FIFA Word Cup 2010: Technology

26-May-2010 By Chris Druce

The FIFA World Cup 2010 will command a global TV audience of millions, and although many will watch it at home, restaurants and pubs can create a carnival atmosphere with the right equipment in place to show the games.

FIFA World Cup 2010: Boost venue appeal by utilising space

25-May-2010 By Becky Paskin

It may be all too tempting to turn your business into a World Cup party zone, but the true winners from the competition will be those who can successfully separate their original business concept from the football.

FIFA World Cup 2010: The World Cup opportunity

24-May-2010 By Chris Druce

The FIFA World Cup 2010 kicks off on 11 June in South Africa with 32 teams battling for football’s greatest accolade. BigHospitality takes a look at the opportunties it presents.

After Hours with... Anna Horsman

21-May-2010 By Chris Druce

Anna Horsman talks about joining Geronimo Inns as head of events, and her misson to develop the pub group’s private rooms business, especially during the World Cup