Events
Falling through the cracks: event and contract caterers on the lack of government support
Event and contract catering businesses have been hit hard by the effects of the pandemic. We speak to those operators who have been denied business rates relief and a clear reopening roadmap.
Site visits for business meetings and events now allowed
Hospitality businesses are now permitted to allow site visits for business meetings and events, it has been confirmed.
Natasha’s Law – Critical Industry Update: six months to implementation
Event sector says ban on venue site inspections blocking recovery
Natasha’s Law – Critical Industry Update
International Food & Drink Event partners with The Vegan Society
Scotland announces additional £10m for wedding sector
A further £10m has been added to the £15m the Scottish government announced in December to[...]
Events industry warns of 'catastrophic employment consequences' without support
The events industry has warned the prime minster it faces “catastrophic employment consequences” with more than[...]
Facemasks made compulsory for hospitality as prime minister reveals new rules
The prime minister has announced new restrictions for hospitality venues in England that could last up[...]
Events sector 'hung out to dry' as reopening plans called off
Events sector leaders said the industry has "been hung out to dry" after plans to restart[...]
‘Red alert’ events campaign goes global
A global campaign is calling on venues around the world to raise awareness of the threat to the events sector by lighting up in red on 30 September. "
Government reviewing plans to relaunch large events next month
The government is reviewing but “won’t be scrapping entirely” plans to pilot larger audiences in venues later this month and its intention to return audiences to conferences and stadia from 1 October.
RA Venues secures six-year catering contract with Knebworth House
RA Venues has won the hospitality and catering contract for Knebworth House, adding to the company’s portfolio of cultural and heritage destinations across the UK.
Levy calls for timeline for stadium return after caterer scores pilot success
Events and stadium caterer Levy UK has called for a timeline for welcoming fans back to[...]
Events reopening back on track as prime minister announces go-ahead for small weddings and pilot events
The reopening of events in England has been given the go-ahead by the prime minister from[...]
Uncertainty around weddings and larger events leaves operators in limbo
Uncertainty around the return of wedding receptions and larger events has left hotels and venues in[...]
Scotland’s events sector to receive £10m funding package
A £10m funding package has been created to help the events sector in Scotland recover from[...]
Government ‘dragging its feet’ over weddings and events
MPs have accused the government of "dragging its feet" over the opening of events and weddings before October."
The turn of events: What is the future for events, conferences and weddings?
Hotels and restaurants are creeping back into action, but meetings and events are set for a slower path to normality. So how will this usually lucrative part of a hotel’s business fare in the next few months?
Guidance gives indication of how events could resume from 1 October
The government has released early guidance around how the events and conferencing sectors will begin to reopen from 1 October, following the prime minister’s announcement earlier today.
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