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GBPA 2024

GBPA 2024 host unveiled

24-Jul-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2024 Great British Pub Awards has now been announced as TV star and writer Ralf Little.

Managed groups see second month of ‘inflation beating growth’

24-Jul-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Britain’s top managed hospitality groups recorded a second month of “inflation beating growth”, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker has revealed.

Questions raised around MPLC licensing calls

10-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

Licensees have been reporting phone calls from a film and television licensing body claiming, incorrectly, that they need a licence to show the Euros tournament in pubs.

Opinion

Co-op promotion a slap in the face

04-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

While the Co-op’s decision to focus on the pub sector with its recent sniping advert might be viewed internally as a bit of “light-hearted” fun, it's gone down like a cup of cold sick with the people it’s targeting.

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Keeping check: Drinkaware launches its Drinking Check campaign this summer

04-Jul-2024 By Drinkaware

Drinkaware is kicking off a nationwide campaign during Alcohol Awareness Week, to encourage people to check their drinking with its free Drinking Check.

Co-op slammed by pubs for Euros ads

02-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Co-op has come under fire from pub operators after its latest adverts urged punters to shun the pub and stay home to watch the football.

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Finalists for 2024 Great British Pub Awards revealed

19-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The shortlist for the 2024 Great British Pub Awards has been unveiled with pubs across the country making the final stage.

Licensee of the Year 2024 winner unveiled

18-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2024 Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA) from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has been announced.

Euros and Father’s Day ‘provided significant boost’

17-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs in England, Scotland and Wales saw a surge in sales across last weekend when the Euros footfall tournament kicked off and Father’s Day was celebrated, according to new figures.

Pedalling for Pub rebrands as Hospitality Rides

14-Jun-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Pedalling for Pubs has unveiled a complete rebrand, changing its name to Hospitality Rides.

How are pubcos celebrating Pride month?

07-Jun-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a look at how the nation's pubcos are celebrating Pride month.

Nicholls issues post-election public health agenda warning

07-Jun-2024 By Gary Lloyd

UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has warned the sector a Labour Government is more likely to have a health agenda and could potentially be influenced by groups such as the anti-alcohol lobby.

The Burnt Brunch events to focus on wellbeing of sector employees

29-May-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Wellbeing is being put to the top of the menu for The Burnt Chef Project’s new initiative – The Burnt Brunch.

Kerridge urges pubs to 'dig deep and work hard' at Pub in the Park

24-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a look inside Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park festival, with top tips and words of encouragement for operators also shared by the TV chef.

BII announces final six for Licensee of the Year Award

13-May-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The six finalists for the British Institute of Innkeeping’s (BII) Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA) have been named.

Pubs and bars top choice for Eurovision events

09-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

One in 12 consumers plan to celebrate the upcoming Eurovision song contest in the on-trade with pubs and bars the most popular destination.

Pubs report mixed results for bank holiday

07-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

More than 50m pints were estimated to have been pulled across the May Day bank holiday (3 – 6 May), though sales were down against 2023 as pubs report mixed trading results.

Deadline for 2024 GBPA extended

07-May-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs up and down the country now have more time to enter this year’s Great British Pub Awards as the deadline has been extended.

Why you need to enter the Great British Pub Awards

03-May-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ahead of the 2024 Great British Pub Awards, we spoke with a number of last year’s winners to find out how trade has been since their success.

Brewers and cider-makers celebrate industry awards

02-May-2024 By Gary Lloyd

International beer brewers and cider-makers came together for The International Brewing & Cider Awards this week.

Hopes for bank holiday sales boost

02-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Consumers set to mark bank holiday occasion in the pub as operators remain hopeful for a repeat of last year's uplift in sales.

Power of play to be celebrated at industry event

02-May-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Figures from across the hospitality sector are gearing up to hearing the latest insights in competitive socialising at a dedicated event next week.

2023 GBPA winners share pride in being named the UK’s best

24-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ahead of 2024 Great British Pub Awards, we caught up with some of last year’s winners to find out how their success has impacted business.

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AB InBev Wholesale Excellence Awards 2024 winners revealed

22-Apr-2024 By AB InBev

The world's leading brewer, AB InBev has announced the winners of its annual Wholesale Excellence Awards, which celebrate, honour and reward the best wholesalers across the country.

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A trip down GBPA memory lane

19-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

With the deadline to enter the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2024 fast approaching, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a look back at the last five years of the event.

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Cash prize and new category for GBPA

18-Apr-2024 By Ed Bedington

Cash prizes are up for grabs for Community Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards, courtesy of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).

Early Easter & celebrations lift March sales growth

18-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Hospitality groups saw above inflation like-for-like sales growth of 5.2% last month (March), new data has shown.

Pedalling 2 Pubs returns for 2024 with £400k fundraising target

16-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Industry leaders are set to tackle north Devon’s rolling hills as charity bike ride Pedalling 2 Pubs returns for 2024.

BII Licensee of the Year semi-finalists named

12-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced its 12 semi-finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Awards.

Snowfox Group boss headlining The Grocer Omnichannel Conference

10-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Former Yo Sushi, Waitrose and Morrisons head Richard Hodgson will take the keynote spot at The Grocer’s upcoming Omnichannel Conference this May.

Russell Kane hosts Burnt Chef Project gala dinner

10-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

More than 360 people from across the hospitality sector came together to celebrate and highlight the importance of mental health at The Burnt Chef Project’s second gala dinner, titled ‘Love Hospitality’.

Drinks sales boost shows 'value' of celebratory occasions

09-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Celebratory occasions and sporting fixtures continue to boost year-on-year drinks sales as consumers “save money” for big events.

OPINION

OPINION: Mum’s the word

08-Apr-2024 By Alastair Scott, owner of Malvern Inns and CEO of S4labour

During the past 10 years, we have been trying to get Mother’s Day right and I am still not sure we have.

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Hunt is under way for the Great British Pub of the Year

08-Apr-2024 By Ed Bedington

The hunt is now on for the best pub in the country as the Great British Pub Awards returns for 2024.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites) winner, sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I: Liberation Group

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Liberation Group’s laser focus on continuing to evolve and elevate its offer across all areas of the business and its strong future forward approach saw it scoop the Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites) title.

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Publican Awards Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) winner, sponsored by CMBC: Punch Pubs & Co

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Energetic, passionate and innovative are all words expressed by the judges when it came to the winner of the Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) 2024.

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Publican Awards Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) winner: Shepherd Neame

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Partnership has been a major facet of the pub trade for generations, and with changing models and market conditions, the concept has never been more important and vital, and with Kent-based brewery Shepherd Neame, it’s a concept that vital to its success.

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Publican Awards Best Sustainable Pub Company winner, sponsored by Sky Business: Greene King

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Greene King blew the judges away in terms of its green credentials.

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Publican Awards Best Pub Operations Team winner: Heartwood Inns

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The judges were impressed by Heartwood Inns’ innovative approach to its operational structure, adopting a dual approach, with separate teams for the core estate and the new openings that are coming on stream at a rate of knots.

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Publican Awards Best Pub Employer (under 500 employees) winner: Barons Pub Company

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Surrey-based Barons Pub Company sees training as vital to its business and offers up to degree-level qualifications.

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Publican Awards Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) winner, sponsored by illy Coffee: Marston’s

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Fellow finalists provided stiff competition but it was Marston’s who displayed the greatest amount of passion for their people to snag the title of Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) in 2024.

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Were you papped at the Publican Awards?

03-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The glorious Evolution London venue welcomed pub and bar operators and bosses from across the UK last week (Wednesday 27 March) to celebrate the 2024 Publican Awards.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Pub Brand/Concept winner, sponsored by Moët Hennessey: Hickory’s

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This year’s winner of the Publican Awards Best Pub Brand/Concept category demonstrated originality, business success, clear strategies and a passion for people.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Premium Food Offer winner: Anglian Country Inns

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

2024 was an exceptionally tight year for Best Premium Food. In a fierce competition brimming with talent, Anglian Country Inns stood out to claim victory at the final judging panel, celebrated not only for their passionate approach to gastronomy but also...

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Publican Awards 2024 Best New Site winner, sponsored by Heineken UK: The Journeyman, Gerrards Cross – Oakman Group

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Attention to detail, strong sustainability credentials and being somewhere for everyone are just three reasons why the Journeyman impressed the judges in the Best New Site category.

How was trade over the Easter bank holiday?

03-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

A number of operators have reported positive trading over the recent Easter bank holiday weekend.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites) winner, sponsored by Molson Coors: Heartwood Inns

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Heartwood Inns’ strategy success in the past year, including its people-first focus, saw it take the Best Managed Pub Company 2024 (2-50 sites) title.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Late Night Operator winner, sponsored by Kopparberg: Kuckoo Brands

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The judges were wowed over by Kuckoo’s commitment to serving top-quality cocktails delivered with rock & roll glamour.

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Best Food Offer winner: Brucan Pubs

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Retaining the Best Food Award for the second year running, Brucan Pubs ultimately impressed the judges with its passion for hospitality and commitment to consistency.

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Best Drinks Offer winner, sponsored by CCEP: Cheshire Cat Pubs & Bars

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The homely feel of each of the seven sites that make up Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns instantly attracts every customer – and they are in for a treat when they visit.