Hospitality news

Cornish wellness resort completes £50m transformation following 14 years of consecutive sales growth

Operator agrees 10-year extension with Union Investment for 352-room property

Lough Eske Castle and Carlisle Bay recognised as group forecasts 6% revenue growth

First phase will install a 231kWp solar system at the Northamptonshire resort, with a further £4m installation planned

Thousands of pubs, cafés and independent high street businesses are expected to be lifted out of business rates altogether when the Chancellor delivers the Budget on 28 October, according to reports. The post Pubs, Cafés and High Street Businesses Set For Business Rates Relief In Budget appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

The development is expected to provide at least 110 guest rooms, targeting visitors and business travellers and helping to meet demand for overnight accommodation in the city

A new industry initiative aimed at curbing the misuse of power and tackling bullying in hospitality has launched, with the aim of showing that a healthier workplace culture is also better for business. The post The Good Apple Effect Launched to Tackle Misuse of Power and Bullying in Hospitality appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

New insight has revealed there is growing demand for faster, fairer and more flexible hiring, as the pressure on businesses to attract and retain frontline talent grows. The post 84% of Hospitality and Retail Candidates Have Abandoned a Job Application, New Research Reveals appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

The Tame & Anker, located on Ellerbeck, officially reopened on Friday 9th October following a transformational investment of £350,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns. The post Tamworth Community Pub Reopened Following Major Investment appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is urging the Government to strengthen protection for culturally significant venues and recognise the intangible cultural heritage they sustain... The post “Act Before It’s Lost”: NTIA Demands Government Action to Protect Nightlife Heritage appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

The two-storey residence features the hotel’s only private rooftop terrace and a 10-guest dining room

The 174-room hotel will replace the former Leisureplex site on MacCurtain Street, with demolition due to start in November

During the three-day event in May 2026, average hotel occupancy in Leeds reached 96%

An extra £2.5bn investment in the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy will support young people with earn-and-learn opportunities

Popular community pub, the Apsley House on Auckland Road West in Southsea recently reopened following a combined investment of over £120,000 from experienced licensee, Kate Thatcher and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. The post Southsea Community Pub Welcomes Back Customers Following £120,000 Makeover appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

The Heritage Public Houses Bill returns to the House of Commons today (Friday 16 October) for its second reading. The private member’s bill is sponsored by Conservative MP Mike Wood... The post MPs to Debate Heritage Pub Protections as Crooked House Bill Reaches Second Reading appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026 (ARTA) were announced at the Grand Finale awards ceremony on 12th October at London Hilton, Park Lane. The post Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2026 Winners Announced At Prestigious London Awards appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

A Lake District hotel group is organising a charity afternoon tea event to raise funds for a local hospice. English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has joined forces with St John’s Hospice to host the ‘Four-Tea’ event... The post Lake District Hotel Group to Host Charity Event for Local Hospice appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

Urban Pubs & Bars has announced the opening of its third Bat & Ball venue in London with a £1 million investment.London’s largest independent pub... The post Urban Pubs & Bars Announces Third Bat & Ball London Venue with £1 Million Investment in Tower Hill appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants.

The new owner plans to expand the room inventory, construct a wellness centre and reposition the venue as a five-star hotel