Upcoming heatwave could drop hospitality bookings by up to 48%
New data from hospitality AI software provider Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight shows that extreme heat can significantly reduce demand across the UK hospitality sector, with bookings falling by up to 48% during recent heatwaves. The findings come as the Met Office forecasts temperatures of up to 30°C across parts of the UK in July, while …
ICONIC SOUTHEND MUSIC PUB RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
The publicans of an iconic Southend pub and grassroots music venue have been honoured with a prestigious ‘Dedication Award’ to mark their contribution to the city and Essex at large on their 25th anniversary at the helm. Essex born-and-bred Simon Patterson and Glyn Morgan took over Chinnerys on the seafront in 2001. The pair have …
New Appointment: Great British Drinks Company
The business has appointed Dominic Metcalfe as its new Managing Director, marking another step in its growth strategy as it continues to invest in its breweries, expand its portfolio of brands and strengthen its ambition to restore regional British brewing. In announcing his appointment, Dominic said he was “incredibly honoured” to be joining Great British Drinks …
IF CARLSBERG DID FOOTBALL ADS, THEY’D BRING BACK THE JOY OF PLAYING FOOTBALL
CARLSBERG’S “GOAL POSTERS” OFFERS A REFRESHING ALTERNATIVE TO STANDARD FOOTBALL ADVERTS, MOVING AWAY FROM HIGH COST, TALENT FOCUSED CONTENT Carlsberg has launched a tongue-in-cheek response to the summer’s major football campaigns, and it’s designed to remove the barriers that stand in the way of just picking up a ball and playing the beautiful game. As …
THE BARTENDER’S HANDSHAKE IS BACK – FERNET-BRANCA REVIVES ITS ICONIC UK COIN
A three-city creative tour invites the UK bar community to design the next official Fernet-Branca Coin and put their mark on a tradition that belongs to them. Fratelli Branca, the Italian spirits house behind Fernet-Branca, is bringing its Coin back to the UK in conjunction with its UK distributor Mangrove Global. This time the bartenders …
‘VAT’S THE PROBLEM’ SHOP LAUNCHES FOR DELIVERY, AS CAMPAIGN SECURES MORE THAN 250,000 SUPPORTERS
Hospitality businesses are now able to order printed campaign assets to be delivered direct to their venue. The #VATsTheProblem campaign shop has now been updated to allow hospitality businesses to order campaign assets and have them delivered direct to their venue ready-to-use. Tent cards, beer mats, receipt cards and posters are all available to order at …
ROKA launches a new Happy Hour Cart with The House of Suntory
This summer, the loved robatayaki restaurant ROKA is partnering with The House of Suntory to bring a new Happy Hour cart to Charlotte Street. Available Monday to Friday between 5-9pm or on Saturdays from 6-10pm, guests will have a choice of three new cocktails for £7 each created in partnership with the pioneering Japanese premium …
SYLVA INCREASES UK ON-TRADE FOOTPRINT WITH EXCLUSIVE MASTER OF MALT TRADE DEAL
Sylva, the pioneering maturation lab dedicated to unlocking the untapped flavour of trees, has secured, via its distributor Speciality Brands, a brand-new partnership with wholesaler Master of Malt Trade for its permanent release Sylva Orchard. Sylva began production in December 2024 with a singular focus on creating dark, complex non-alcoholic spirits designed to be sipped …
