Christmas - Hospitality

Campaign to combat loneliness to launch

19-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

A new campaign that encourages customers to bring someone at risk of being lonely to the pub with them to combat loneliness in their area, and benefit pubs, has been launched.

‘Fear of the unknown’ a big concern for Christmas trading

15-Nov-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Not knowing how bookings will be and the worry of restrictions being imposed on the sector are concerns for Christmas, one operator has told The Morning Advertiser.

Rising costs are 'frightening'

12-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington speaks to Brian Whiting of WH Pubs for his views on the week's news, from inflationary pressures and premiumisation through to the debate over dogs in pubs.

Pubs urged to be disciplined with Christmas ordering

11-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Beef, pork, and salmon are set to be in short supply over the festive period this year while turkey has made a comeback following the CO2 supply problems.

Christmas optimism high

10-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

Optimism for the Christmas period is running high with people working in the hospitality sector, despite concerns over Government plans for the winter.

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How to deal with a bit too much Christmas spirit

10-Nov-2021 By David Inzani, solicitor at Poppleston Allen

I know that you might have only just packed away your Halloween costumes, however this week the John Lewis advert hit our TV screens and that means only one thing – Christmas is coming.

Christmas is coming, or is it?

08-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

The entire trade has its fingers, and even toes, crossed that we’ll be given the opportunity to get a clear shot at a decent Christmas trade this year.

Turkey crowned king of Christmas

08-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Turkey crowned king of Christmas despite a growing desire for new traditions this year, a study conducted by supermarket chain Tesco has revealed.

'We're trapped in some kind of Squid Game, every week is a new challenge'

05-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with Brewhouse & Kitchen's Kris Gumbrell to pick over some of the issues in the news of recent times, from the fallout of the budget, through to Christmas concerns and ongoing supply worries.

£200m a day hospitality losses

28-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Britain's pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels lost nearly £200m a day in sales in 2020, according to new figures.

Festive freefall sees pub and bar takings plummet by more than 80%

15-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

The latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker has revealed the dire consequences of December’s Covid restrictions and enforced closures for hospitality sales.

How has 2020 changed people and pubs?

GBPA winner swaps pints for the pulpit

23-Dec-2020 By Reverend Emily Kolltveit, St Mary‘s Church and the Chandos Arms, London

According to Great British Pub Award-winning operator turned ordained Anglican Deacon, Emily Kolltveit, 2020 has been ‘an extraordinary year of highs and lows’. Here she explains how she’s adapted to a new style of service.

Concern over New Year's Eve parties as rules for pubs unchanged

21-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Tough restrictions on pubs will see more people break coronavirus laws to attend illegal house parties on New Year's Eve, the sector has told the Government.

What do tier 4 rules mean for pubs?

21-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs in the latest tier four measures can continue to provide takeaway and delivery services while closed.

December beer sales set to be 90% lower than ‘normal’

14-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Beer sales in pubs are expected to be 90% lower than ‘normal’ this month – a drop of 270m pints, one trade association has estimated.

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Pubs hit by tier four closures in 'longest winter in living memory'

02-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

As pubs adapt to new coronavirus measures, The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest updates and reaction on this live blog.

The Lock In Podcast

The Lock In Podcast: Christmas planning in a pandemic

25-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson talk about Christmas, what can we expect to get out of a Christmas with restrictions, and where they see things heading. Tune in for a listen the latest...

Christmas bubble plan ‘makes mockery’ of trade

25-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s proposed plans to ease restrictions and allow people to form a “Christmas bubble” makes a mockery of the additional measures on pubs, one trade body has stated.

Christmas pub parties 'never going to happen'

23-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have said they are gearing up for a very different Christmas this year, as they wait to see what will be permitted for the festive period.

New product round-up

Royal British Legion gin, Apprentice mainstay rebuke and Christmas spirits pour in

13-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

The latest new product round-up is awash with a flood of festive launches and new spirit launches including a Royal British Legion tribute and a bitter lemon dig at an Apprentice stalwart.

Christmas stocking: which drinks should make pub and bar operator lists this year?

10-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

Though drink sales in pubs traditionally snowball over Christmas, the ongoing pandemic means that, more than ever, strong seasonal returns will be far from gift wrapped when venues reopen.

Tier three pubs doubtful they will reopen 'this side of Christmas'

30-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Operators are bracing themselves for another period of closure, with tier three measures coming into force in West Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire this weekend.

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Christmas isn’t cancelled, as long as you do it right

01-Oct-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Christmas celebrations in pubs, as long as coronavirus guidance and rules don’t re-escalate, will happen and could be lucrative for operators who get it right.

‘Christmas with caution’ – Bidfood launches Christmas 2020 range

03-Sep-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

A survey carried out by hospitality food supplier Bidfood has claimed consumers will be seeking a traditional Christmas but with caution, focusing on small gatherings with single serve dishes or personal buffet platters.

‘Post-election optimism’ fuels festive growth

16-Jan-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs benefited from a ‘post-election sense of optimism’ with sales across the board up on numbers from last year, according to a sector benchmark.

Brewhouse & Kitchen celebrates boost in ‘experience-led’ sales

10-Jan-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Multiple brewpub operator Brewhouse & Kitchen said it was keen to further grow its experience-led offers while also reporting a boost in food and drink sales over the Christmas period.

48-hour closure imposed on pub after Christmas violence

02-Jan-2020 By Alice Leader

A Welsh pub was forced to close over the new year period following incidences that resulted in injuries to police officers and members of the public.

Christmas wishes from The Morning Advertiser

24-Dec-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and all the best for the new year.

Christmas licensing problems solved

24-Dec-2019 By Emily Hawkins

With more people going on nights out to socialise and reunite with family, Christmas can bring a mix of licensing concerns for pub operators.

Greene King goes green with its crackers

18-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

This year, Greene King is pulling a greener Christmas as it offers an eco-friendly cracker to its customers as a step to reduce its environmental impact.

Pubgoers spending more on nights out

18-Dec-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Consumers are now spending an average of £69.64 on a night out – a year-on-year rise of 3.9%.

TV faves Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford front Heineken beer campaign

18-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

Sparking the festive season, morning TV hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are fronting the fourth year of Heineken’s Brewing Good Cheer campaign to help boost community spirit in UK pubs.

Are these the UK’s most Christmassy pubs?

13-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

From a pub that boasts 100 Christmas trees to another that has a real-life reindeer in the garden, CAMRA is celebrating its 12 Pubs of Christmas, each offering something special for the festive season.

How to overcome loneliness in the run-up to Christmas

13-Dec-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

More than nine million people in the UK say they are always or often lonely but almost two-thirds feel uncomfortable admitting to it, according to research by the British Red Cross and Co-Op.

Opinion

Successfully managing the 12 drunks of Christmas

10-Dec-2019 By Sophie Atherton

Sophie Atherton ponders the balance between merry and drunk and feels for licensees who are trying to draw a line between the two states.

Early Xmas celebrations could bump up sales

25-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

Christmas could come early this year as Brits get into the festive spirit, starting their celebrations before they normally would, according to CGA analysis.

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Top tips: dealing with unpredictable customers

25-Nov-2019 By Poppleston Allen

At this time of year, it is worthwhile reminding operators that Christmas and new year attract office parties and celebrations that will likely take place at licensed premises.

Pub staff warned of increased abuse over Christmas

15-Nov-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Pub and hospitality workers have been warned to brace themselves for more customer confrontation over the festive period, after research found a significant number of consumers had witnessed abusive behaviour towards those in customer-facing roles last...

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