The potential smoking ban in outdoor spaces "would have a significant economic impact on our businesses across hospitality, not just pub gardens but also restaurants and cafes" our CEO Kate Nicholls OBE told Sky News today. Watch the full clip 👇👇

"Fundamentally, this is about choice. People should have the choice about where outside they want to smoke or vape, and businesses should have the choice about how they run their outdoor spaces" Kate Nicholls OBE wrote in a column for The Sun. Read here 👇👇 thesun.co.uk/news/30159010/…

Our CEO Kate Nicholls OBE was on BBC News (UK) calling on the government to engage with the hospitality sector on the proposed smoking ban so that we can understand what the proposals are, what the objective is, and advise about the potential damaging consequences. Watch the clip 👇

🚭 The Sun reports leaked plans to ban smoking in outdoor areas like pub gardens. UKHospitality's Kate Nicholls OBE warns this could seriously harm the hospitality sector, similar to what happened after the indoor smoking ban. • ukhospitality.org.uk/potential-smok… #HospitalityNews

The proposed outdoor smoking ban would be a blow to hospitality businesses, and undermine the investment in outdoor spaces businesses have been encouraged to make. Our Strategic Affairs Director, Tony Sophoclides, discussed this on BBC News (UK). Watch the clip 👇👇

Do you want to create a safer environment for your colleagues and customers in your venue? In collaboration with Safer Business Network, we are running a webinar focusing on nighttime safety and the support available to your business. Register for free here: ukhospitality.org.uk/event/nighttim…

"There has been a heavy investment made in the period post-Covid into creating those outside areas which have bought such light & life to our town centres". Our CEO Kate Nicholls OBE told LBC News the proposed smoking ban in outdoor areas undermines the investment made by many venues.

"This is a step too far at this point in time without any consultation or consideration of the economic harm" our CEO Kate Nicholls OBE told BBC Radio 5 Live about the proposed smoking ban in outdoor spaces. Read our full response: ukhospitality.org.uk/potential-smok…

"Sustainability for us is absolutely the bedrock of our business". At last year's Sustainability Seminar we caught up with Celia Gaze from The Wellbeing Farm. Join us on 16 October for this year's Environmental Sustainability Seminar, get your tickets here: ukhospitality.org.uk/event/environm…

Today we held our team day at the Well’s & Co. brewery in Bedford. We discussed future campaign plans and had a tour of the brewery. Thank you to Wells & Co. for hosting us!

Finally the launch of our 'Days Out On Your Doorstep' campaign. If you have a Devon postcode sign up here for great offers on attractions, accommodation, restaurants and more! visitsouthdevon.co.uk/explore/days-o… #southdevon #eastdevon #devon #daysout #supportlocal #tourism #Hospitality

September is NationalWorld's Food and Drink Month 2024 and they are championing hospitality! The hospitality sector employs 3.5 million people across the UK - the 3rd largest employer - and contributes £93m to the economy every year. Read what our CEO Kate Nicholls OBE has to say 👇

Today we met with the new MP for Redditch Christopher Bloore to introduce our work and talk about how hospitality serves Britain in creating places where people want to live, work and invest. Hospitality businesses in Redditch contribute over £108m to the UK economy. #ServingBritain

TOMORROW: we are holding a webinar at 10am to ensure businesses are informed of the steps they need to take when the new tipping law comes into force on 1 October. UKHospitality members can register for the free webinar here: bit.ly/3WBZY3x

Today we met with the new MP for South Devon Caroline Voaden MP to introduce our work and talk about how hospitality serves Britain by creating places where people want to live, work and invest. Her constituency has over 2,618 establishments employing 7,466 people. #ServingBritain

Today we met with the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich Connor Naismith MP to discuss our work and how hospitality serves Britain by creating places where people want to live, work & invest. Hospitality in his constituency contributes over £105m to the economy. #ServingBritain

On Wednesday 16th October we are holding our Environmental Sustainability Seminar! Join us to look at how the hospitality sector is 'serving Britain sustainably". Check out the agenda below and book your ticket now - bit.ly/3WVjNnY

Today was the inaugural meeting of the APPG for Hospitality & Tourism and Chris Webb MP was elected as the Chair. The cross-party group of MPs and peers examines the key issues, opportunities and challenges facing the sector across the UK. Read more: ukhospitality.org.uk/work/all-party…

At the inaugural meeting of the APPG for Hospitality & Tourism, Chris Webb MP was elected as Chair, and Damian Hinds, Caroline Voaden MP and Dan Aldridge MP as Vice Chairs. UKHospitality acts as the secretariat for the APPG. Kate Nicholls OBE talks about the importance of the group 👇

Today we’re at the Propel Multiclub Summer Conference in Oxford! It was great to listen to board members Robin Rowland (TriSpan) and Steve Holmes (Azzuri Group) talking about their businesses and investment in our sector. As well at members Roxy Ball Room 👏 #propelsep