HOSPA in the News
HOSPA's comments in industry publications.
HOSPA in the news:
HOSPA in the news 2020:
03.03.2021
Daily Business Group - Freeze on alcohol duty will warm the spirits
Our CEO Commented “The £18,000 figure quoted by the Chancellor, whilst ample for smaller businesses, isn’t enough for bigger hospitality businesses, hotels and hotel groups – the largest employers, with the largest overheads,”
23.02.2021
The Telegraph - Hoteliers respond to the new roadmap
Our CEO Commented "(The sector) will be unsteady for a long time yet - and very much in need of assistance."
03.02.2021
The Caterer - HOSPA celebrates outstanding learners at annual awards ceremony
Our CEO Commented "Huge congratulations to our outstanding learners and all our prize-winning highest achievers, who have each demonstrated outstanding commitment to their careers, combining study with demanding full-time roles in the hotel and restaurant industry during these challenging times."
13.11.2020
Conference News - HOSPA to proceed with live conference
Our CEO Commented “HOSPACE 2020, as a hybrid affair, means it’s both safe to attend and extremely beneficial, thanks to the wealth of hospitality insight and knowledge on offer to a sector in need,”
05.11.2020
The Caterer - Operators concerned furlough extension could mean longer closure
Our CEO Commented "As a sector, we've been incredibly grateful for the support we've received from the government. It's served to keep many of us going through the most challenging of times."
12.11.2020
The Caterer - New employees who miss deadline left with no furlough income again
Our CEO Comments on the new lockdown, and the extension of the furlough scheme
04.10.2020
Evening Standard - #SleepOverToHelpTurnover: Hotels launch Sleep Over to Help Turnover after success of Eat Out to Help Out restaurant scheme
'Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has created the scheme, encouraging hotels to sign up and offer special rates, upgrades or added treats with bookings.'
02.10.2020
Evening Standard - #SleepOverToHelpTurnover: Hotels launch own version of #EatOutToHelpOut scheme
Our CEO, Jane Pendlebury comments: “The latest preventative measures are set to squeeze an industry which is already at breaking point. Hospitality businesses simply have no room for any further loss of income and are in desperate need of help."
25.09.2020
BBC News - Live televised interview
Our CEO, Jane Pendlebury, was on BBC National News giving her thoughts to the new Job Support Scheme
24.09.2020
Boutique Hotelier - HOSPA launches new campaign to encourage continued trading momentum for hotels
"HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, is launching #SleepOverToHelpTurnover as it bids to help maintain the momentum of the industry’s recovery."
23.09.2020
The Telegraph - Does the virus only come out after 10PM?
Our CEO comments on the impacts of the 10PM closure laws
04.09.2020
BBC One - Jane Pendlebury, was interviewed by Victoria Derbyshire
Our CEO discusses the impacts of the ending of furlough in October
01.09.2020
The Caterer- Renewed calls for hospitality furlough scheme extension as Collapse of inbound tourism could cost economy £22b and see three million jobs lost
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury has called for an extension of furlough
28.08.2020
The Caterer- Keeping hospitality afloat – the back-office functions we can’t survive without
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury Comments on why her members are crucial to successful hospitality businesses.
27.08.2020
iNews- How to be the perfect hotel guest in the age of the coronavirus
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury Commets “Avoid requesting early or late check-in times to help free up more time to clean rooms.”
20.08.2020
Hotelier & Hospitality Design Magazine - Hotel industry experts explain how guests can get better value bookings, while helping hotels to recover
HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, and Profitroom, a leading SaaS supplier to the hospitality industry, along with Tregenna Castle Resort, a luxury hotel, have compiled some top below, which helps guests get the best value from their bookings
19.08.2020
International Accounting Bulletin - Vat cuts provide opportunity for smaller firms to stabilise
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury Comments “The reduction will provide businesses operating on wafer-thin margins with some essential breathing space, helping them to recover and rebuild, as well as to retain more jobs – with the £1,000 job retention scheme offering yet further assistance here.”
06.08.2020
The Guardian - Stark divide as UK campsites flourish but city hotels stand empty
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury Comments “We’ve seen coastal hotels and those in traditionally popular destinations, such as the Lake District, enjoy a bumper few weeks as UK-based travellers look to escape post-lockdown. The picture has been far from rosy for other operators.”
06.08.2020
The Independent - What are UK hotels doing behind the scenes to tackle coronavirus?
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury Comments “Hotels are taking this incredibly seriously. They understand guests’ confidence is key to their success.”
05.08.2020
The Caterer - Star Tech
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury Comments "Hotels and restaurants need to offer a recognisable service, but one that's safe and fits within the relevant guidance."
21.07.2020
The Telegraph - The UK's hotels are struggling - but where might they bounce back first post-COVID?
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury Comments "Hotels that are coastal-based are booming, while those on the city centers are seeing a complete dearth in bookings by contrast."
21.07.2020
Incentive Travel - 1 in 3 hospitality businesses report ‘better than expected’ revenue in the wake of reopening
“We were really keen to find out how hospitality businesses had fared during the reopening phase. Looking at the results of our survey, whilst revenues are down considerably, a big plus is that such a large proportion seemed to fare better than initially expected.”
21.07.2020
The Drinks Business - How Do Hospitality Workers Feel About
Returning To Business?
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments “With safety measures seeming to work, and guests seeming to abide by them, we’re hoping that, as an industry, we can build on this initial positivity to try and bounce back
08.07.2020
Forbes - U.K. Government Offers 50% Off Restaurant Meals And 15% Sales Tax Cut
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments “Fantastic to see the Government respond so positively.”
08.07.2020
Daily Mail - VAT cut is a "ray of sunshine" for the hospitality industry"
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury reflects on the great news
08.07.2020
Business and Innovation Magazine - Chancellor's Jobs Plan To Kickstart Economy
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the Latest announcements from Downing street on their press release on the 8th of July.
08.07.2020
Hospitality Insights - VAT cut for UK hotels
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the Latest announcements from Downing street, regarding the Hospitality Industry
08.07.2020
CITY A.M - Hospitality sector welcomes ‘blaze of sunshine’ from chancellor’s VAT cut
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments “The reduction will provide businesses operating on wafer-thin margins with some essential breathing space, helping them to recover and rebuild, as well as to retain more jobs."
08.07.2020
Big Hospitality - Chancellor slashes VAT and introduces voucher scheme to get people back in restaurants
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments “The reduction in VAT is absolutely massive news for the hospitality industry.”
03.07.2020
TIME Magazine - U.K. Lifts Quarantine Rules for Visitors From 'Lower Risk' Countries. The U.S. Isn't One of Them
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments "The vast majority of pubs and restaurants are welcoming and opening with enthusiasm,”
03.07.2020
World ABC News - Canada, U.S. left out as U.K. scraps quarantine for visitors from some countries
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the re-openings of the hospitality sector
03.07.2020
CBC News - Canada, U.S. left out as U.K. scraps quarantine for visitors from some countries
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments "I think the vast majority of pubs and restaurants are welcoming and opening with enthusiasm,"
01.07.2020
The Telegraph - The best UK hotels opening from July 4th, and the rules for post-lockown stays
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest re-opening developments
24.06.2020
Hospitality Insights - Hotels see ‘workable margin’
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments "The decision to allow hotels in England to open from 4 July using reduced social distancing measurements gives them “a workable margin’"
24.06.2020
The Telegraph - Is today the day to risk it and book your holiday before prices soar?
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the changes to the social distancing rules
24.06.2020
CIT Magazine - 'The events industry has been ignored': Reactions to 4 July reopening plans'
“No doubt there’ll be muted celebrations in hotels all around the country as we look to start moving forward again.”
24.06.2020
The Telegraph - The best UK Hotels opening from July 4th, and the rules for post lockdown stays
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the re-opening of the Hospitality Sector on July 4th
23.06.2020
The Telegraph - What we know about UK's summer holidays - and the unanswered questions
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the re-opening of the Hospitality Sector
23.06.2020
23.06.2020
TTG- Some Businesses have been through "three winters"
'If hoteliers and other restaurateurs are creative in their approach, they can work to increase those margins by implementing a variety of measures. This at least gives them a chance to head in the right direction, enabling the opportunity to develop a workable service."
23.06.2020
Business Traveller - England's hotels and restaurants can open from July 4th, 2020
“Having a definite opening date means hospitality can finally see a way forward – with the relaxation of the social distancing rule a huge relief for hoteliers and others in the industry.” - Jane Pendlebury HOSPA CEO
23.06.2020
Personnel Today - Lockdown relaxed for the hospitality industry and social distancing eased
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the announcement being a “huge relief” for the industry.
18.06.2020
Amadeus woos ‘Generation Clean’ with new eBooks
“I’ve taken great hope and a real sense of optimism from the reaction of hospitality operators across the sector,” said Jane Pendlebury, CEO, HOSPA. “Although likely to be much changed, our industry certainly won’t be undaunted by the challenges that face us. Together we’ll come through this crisis stronger and more resilient.”
16.06.2020
Hospitality Insights- Turnover rent push by tenants
Read the Latest Article by Katherine Doggrell, Editor of the Hospa Ovdrview Magazine
08.06.2020
Back In Business - Building a new future for small businesses
Listen to Jane Pendlebury contribute on behalf of the hospitality industry on a podcast - the relevant part for restaurants starts at around 20 minutes.
13.05.2020
Catering today- Hospitality industry reacts to furlough scheme extension
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury, comments on the reaction to the new extension
13.05.2020
Hotel Owner- Hospitality industry reacts to furlough scheme extension
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury, comments “sustained support from the Government is needed if there’s to be a viable hospitality industry once the pandemic has finally passed”.
13.05.2020
Public Sector Catering- Furlough scheme extension ‘welcome’ and ‘positive’ say hospitality groups
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury, comments 'The extension of the furlough scheme is a hugely welcome development for the hospitality industry'
12.05.2020
Incentive Travel- Hospitality industry reaction to furlough extension and potential July openings
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury, comments on the extension of the furlough scheme
12.05.2020
Mit Magazine- Thanks Rishi… but we need more! Industry reacts to furlough extension
'Jane Pendlebury, the CEO of HOSPA, welcomed the extension but added that the prime minister’s suggestion that hospitality businesses could begin to reopen in July was “enormously ambitious”
09.05.2020
The Telegraph - Screens, face masks and robot waiters: welcome to restaurant dining social distancing-style
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury, comments on the latest technological changes happening within the Hospitality industry as a result of COVID-19
30.04.2020
Hospitality Net- HOSPA opens up educational courses to help furloughed hospitality colleagues
'HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, has opened up its educational courses, welcoming a fresh intake of learners'
30.04.2020
Travel Bulletin- More than 25% of the UK hotel operators remain open to help NHS
'According to a study by Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) more than a quarter of the UK hotel operators will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.'
30.04.2020
Hotel Owner- 25% of UK hotel operators have stayed open to serve NHS and key workers, new survey finds
'A study by HOSPA found that even while shut though, the majority of hotels surveyed still have at least some capacity of staff who remain on-site'
30.04.2020
Boutique Hotelier- 25% of UK hotel operators have stayed open to serve NHS and key workers, new survey finds
'The study by HOSPA, which looks at how the sector is faring during the coronavirus crisis, questioned more than 60 hospitality industry leaders'
29.04.2020
Business Traveller- Hotels and apartments open to medical staff
This article highlights the results HOSPA has collected from the surveys it sent out to 60 members
29.04.2020
Hospitality Net- Always look on the bright side
'HOSPA CEO Jane Pendlebury reflects on a sector which has pulled together to face a bright future.'
27.04.2020
Hospitality Insights- Q&A with Jane Pendlebury HOSPA CEO
In the latest in a series talking to members of the sector during the COVID-19 outbreak, Emily Newman interviews Jane Pendlebury, Chief Executive, HOSPA
22.04.2020
Hospitality Insights- Sector-wide rent solution proposed
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the potential impacts on the hospitality sector if Government-backed financial support isn't reached
02.04.2020
Hotel Owner- Hospitality crisis support hub launched by HOSPA
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on how the HOSPA Crisis Support hub can help Hospitality firms
01.04.2020
Boutique Hotelier- Hospitality crisis support hub launched by HOSPA to collate offers of help
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury reveals the Latest HOSPA Crisis Support page
31.03.2020
Caterlyst- Hospitality crisis support hub launched by HOSPA to collate offers of help
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury reveals the Latest HOSPA Crisis Support page
25.03.2020
Hospitality Net - A bewildering day - here is what I have learnt..
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury has written an article on the latest updates within the Hospitality industry during this ever-changing time
23.03.2020
The Metro - How 2020 weddings are being affected by Coronavirus
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on how Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of many weddings and what it means for the Hospitality industry
21.03.2020
CMW - Government to pay 80% of wages and defer VAT
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest Government promise to pay 80% of the staff wages
20.03.2020
Hospitality Net - HOSPA's UK Coronavirus Update 20th March
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury reflects on the latest Coronavirus updates
20.03.2020
The Caterer - Tears and cautious celebrations as government pledges to cover 80% of wages through enforced closure
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the benefits of the Governments promise to pay 80% of the staff wages
20.03.2020
Drinks Business - Boris Johnson orders all bars, pubs and restaurants to close immediately to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the effects on the hospitality industry
20.03.2020
Conference News - Government to pay 80% of wages, defers VAT, but worries remain for freelancers
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the benefits of the Governments promise to pay 80% of the staff wages
19.03.2020
GS Magazine - HOSPA briefing
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest policy proposals to combat the economic effects of Covid-19
18.03.2020
Daily Express- A ‘million hospitality jobs at risk’ after PM’s call for public to stay in
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest measures to combat the economic effects of Covid-19
17.03.2020
Conference news - UKinbound asks chancellor for urgent measures for the industry due to COVID-19
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest measures to combat the economic effects of Covid-19
17.03.2020
Bakery Business - HOSPA Responds To Latest Government Advice
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest measures to combat the economic effects of Covid-19, and how it impacts Bakery businesses
13.03.2020
Hotel Management - No Budget for change
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest UK Budget and what it means for the larger businesses within the Hospitality Industry
12.03.2020
CIT Magazine - UK government provides relief for a 'very small proportion' of the MICE sector
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest UK Budget and what it means for the Hospitality Industry
12.03.2020
The Caterer-`Little to bring cheer' to hoteliers in chancellor's Budget
Our CEO Jane Pendlebury comments on the latest UK Budget and what it means for the Hospitality Industry
03.03.2020
Hospitality and Catering News- An interview with Jane Pendlebury
Five minutes with… Jane Pendlebury HOSPA CEO
25.02.2020
Hotel Management - Hospitality Sector snaps back at Migration plans
Our CEO, Jane Pendlebury, expresses concern about the direct implications of a points-based immigration system on the hospitality sector.
19.02.2020
Relocate Global - The new UK points-based immigration system: further implications and what costs will employer's face?
Our CEO, Jane Pendlebury, expresses concern about the wider implications of a points-based immigration system on the hospitality sector.
13.02.2020
The Caterer - Suite spot: taking your in-room WiFi to the next level
Our CEO, Jane Pendlebury, highlights the importance of continued investment to meet the in-room WiFi speeds that guests expect.
13.01.2020
Catering Today - The future is digital: why more restaurants are going cash-free
Our CEO, Jane Pendlebury, shares her views on the impact a ‘cashless society’ could have on the hospitality sector.
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HOSPA in the news 2019:
19.12.2019
Premier Hospitality - Highest achieving 2019 prize-winning hospitality Financial Management and Revenue Management learners named by HOSPA
Our top learners for 2019 are unveiled ahead of our Annual Learners Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 23rd January.
12.12.2019
Hotel Owner - Inspirational hospitality leaders recognised at annual awards gala dinner
Our CEO, Jane Pendlebury, explains the importance of reguarly reviewing your GDPR processes in line with your business.
09.12.2019
