17/09/2024 10:36:00
Hospitality venues that can hold more than 200 people will be required by law to implement procedures that can reduce harm to the public in the event of a terrorist attack, reports the Caterer. The new legislation, named Martyn's Law in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others during the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, was laid in parliament on 12 September. A draft of the antiterrorism bill was published in May 2023 and a Home Office impact assessment estimated the measures to cost between £1.1b and £6.3b. Under the changes, pubs, bars, clubs and other events spaces will be required to increase preparedness for and protection from terrorist attacks.
Greene King has announced a new executive board structure in a bid to help the company move from transformation to delivery, in its aim to achieve its goal of being the 'Pride of British Hospitality'. The new structure is effective immediately and will see a process of consultation begin to ensure all central support functions are fully aligned to the new executive structure, reports the Morning Advertiser. According to Greene King, this next phase will build on its last four years' worth of progress of business and cultural transformation, including branded portfolio development, customer centric digital enablers such as bookings, website developments and Wi-Fi as well as a new app. It states the sharp focus on delivery will be achieved against a backdrop of headwinds and as a result, Greene King will be more agile.
New research into the appeal of live sport in the on-trade has estimated that Sky Sports packages delivered an extra £1.1bn of revenue last year, says Pub and Bar. According to new research into the impact of the sporting ecosystem by Public First, this extra on-trade revenue is the equivalent to 230m pints of beer. It goes on to predict that sports fans are estimated to generate £13bn for the UK economy by 2034.
Details have been unveiled of the planned openings at Fulham Pier, a promenade that opens up a stretch of the river between Putney and Hammersmith that has never before been accessible to the public. Restaurants, a hotel, roof terrace, members' club and cultural venue are all part of the development, advises the Evening Standard. London's newest riverfront destination will open next summer behind Fulham's Craven Cottage football stadium with restaurants and cafes, a hotel, spa and members' club and a new cultural venue overlooking the Thames.
US fast food chain Smashburger, operated in the UK by MSG Group, has returned to the expansion trail in the UK with its first new opening since 2017. The group has taken over the former Chosen Bun site on Hills Road in Cambridge for its eight UK opening. Smashburger's return to the expansion trail follows an extended period of stasis for the US brand which opened its first UK restaurant in Milton Keynes back in May 2016.The group's return could be considered reflective of the wider smash burger trend currently dominating the UK market, which has manifested most notably in London with recent openings such as Supra Burger, SMSH BN, and Supernova, reports Restaurant online.
Work has begun to demolish a hillside property at Runswick Bay near Whitby, North Yorkshire, to make way for a sustainable development aiming to become the UK's first Passivhaus hotel, reports Boutique Hotel News. Silverstone Building Consultancy is managing the multi-million-pound construction of the 20-bed hotel. Passivhaus is an international standard for energy-efficient buildings, focusing on construction, insulation, and ventilation to maintain a constant temperature with minimal additional heating or cooling. Builders can apply for Passivhaus certification through the Passivhaus Institute. To achieve this status, the existing building must be completely demolished.
Harvey and Son have reportedly beat its pre-Covid sales record, advises MCA Insight. The Sussex family brewer and pub operator, increased turnover by 8.3% to £24.m in 2023, exceeding pre-covid records. Profit before tax increased by 16.76% to £3.37m during the financial year. Harvey's said cash resources remain high but there are "plenty of investment opportunities ahead".