Events & Occasions

‘We have a societal issue with racial inequality – hospitality is not exempt from that’

15-Jul-2021 By Stuart Stone

As Be Inclusive Hospitality – a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating racial equality in hospitality – turns one, founder Lorraine Copes reflects on moving the needle forwards and a sector-wide journey that's just beginning.

Young people eager for clubbing return with 20% planning 'ASAP'

13-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Almost all young Brits (94.3%) plan to visit late-night venues once restrictions are completely lifted and nightclubs allowed to reopen, a survey has revealed.

National Hospitality Day launched to ‘celebrate brilliant industry’

07-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Trade charity Hospitality Action has joined forces with a number of industry leaders to call on the country in supporting the sector by visiting their favourite venue on Saturday 18 September to celebrate National Hospitality Day.

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Nordic Spirit transforms venue with £50,000 prize

29-Jun-2021 By Nordic Spirit

The £50,000 transformation winner is….

Last chance to enter the 2021 Great British Pub Awards

24-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

With the final deadline looming, now is the penultimate day to enter this year’s Great British Pub Awards.

Extension means there’s still time to enter the Great British Pub Awards

18-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

There’s still time to get your entry into the pub Oscars as the organisers have extended the deadline by a week.

UK Food & Drink Shows moved to 2022

17-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

National Convenience Show, Farm Shop & Deli Show and Food & Drink Expo has been postponed until April next year.

Opinion – Pride 2021

‘Nights out should be about fun and freedom, not fear’

14-Jun-2021 By Aliyah Rawat, associate trainer, Good Night Out Campaign

As a London-based trainer for Good Night Out Campaign (GNO), an event producer and DJ, I have seen first-hand the precarious position Covid-19 restrictions has placed the industry in.

Coca-Cola community cash for Great British Pub Awards category

11-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Pubs entering the Great British Pub Awards Community Hero category are in with the chance of scooping a £10,000 bonus for a registered charity or good cause of their choice.

Pubs to miss out on £3m worth of sales during England v Croatia

11-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Football fans in England will buy 3m pints this weekend during England’s first game in the UEFA Euro 2020 against Croatia, it has been estimated.

2021 Great British Pub Awards entry is now open

07-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

This year’s Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) are back with a bang for 2021 and we’re looking for the best in the business to help celebrate and highlight how important pubs are to the country.

First week of indoor service sees spending up on 2019 levels

01-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Spending in UK pubs spiked 28% on 2019 trading levels for the first week of indoor trading, fresh data has revealed.

The Lock In Podcast

The Lock In Podcast: The show must go on!

27-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

With the Euros on the horizon, the podcast team tackle the subject of hosting key events in your sites. We speak to a number of special guests to cover everything from hosting live music gigs, through to sporting triumphs and even a little bit of culture...

'Shockingly quiet' first week of indoor trade

21-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have described the first week of indoor trading after lockdown as “shockingly quiet” but said they are optimistic as sales data shows a boost.

New report highlights social value of pubs to communities

13-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

New research has revealed the social value of pubs to their communities through providing local services.

Customers implored to 'wrap up warm' before complaining about heaters

06-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Morning Advertiser (MA) asked operators how they had adapted to trading at the mercy of a cold British spring.

Pubs forced to close after bad weather hits

05-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs and bars were forced to close this week as cold and wet weather hit the UK and dampened outdoor trade.

Tyrrells launches £40k garden makeover competition

30-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

KP Snacks-owned brand Tyrrells has unveiled a competition where pubs can win one of four £10,000 garden makeovers.

Calls for swift return of night tube to aid night time economy

20-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The late night sector has voiced concerns over the delayed return of London’s night tube service.

'Get out of my pub' operator tells Labour leader

20-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, was told to leave a pub after the licensee voiced his opposition to lockdown rules.

Customers turn up in ‘ski jackets and hats’ to back pub

12-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubgoers have not been deterred by cold weather and snow showers, according to one operator who reopened this morning.

LTC ‘saddened’ by Prince Philip’s death

12-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), of which Prince Philip was a patron, has said its staff, trustees and volunteers have paid tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, following his death on Friday 9 April.

THE GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS - PUB HEROES

How have GBPA winners used Coca-Cola Community funding?

09-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Coca-Cola pledged £165,000 to be shared among the 2020 Great British Pub Awards Pub Heroes winners and can now reveal how the funding has helped businesses prepare for post-lockdown trade.

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How to maximise your outdoor space for reopening

01-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The countdown to reopening is now in full swing and we are looking forward to a meal and a pint in our local pub garden.