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Majority of Britons think you should require a vaccine passport to go to bars and pubs
According to new research from YouGov, a majority of Britons support the rollout of a vaccine passport system, with more than half believing you should require proof of a vaccine to go to the pub.
BBPA expands as Wetherspoons joins the fold
Wetherspoons, and three other pub and bar groups have joined the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), the trade association that represents brewers and pubs.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news: the UK restaurant market is expected to grow by almost a third this year, a report finds test and trace data from restaurants was barely used, and restaurants in Texas reopen at full capacity.
Liquid Icons launches The Golden Vines Awards
Liquid Icons, founded by the late, great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and Lewis Chester DipWSET, has announced the launch of The Golden Vines Awards, which will raise funds for, and promote, diversity and inclusion in the industry.
English wine industry plans digital campaign and hospitality fundraiser
Building on the success of a similar event last year, Jacob Leadley, CEO of Hampshire winery Black Chalk, and industry body WineGB are to launch the Big English Wine Easter campaign.
Hong Kong Tourism Board to boost local hospitality
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced its new year work plan, setting out a series of flexible strategies to prepare for the return of tourists and continue support for the local hospitality industry.
Lease terminated on Covid-hit Hong Kong restaurant
Mr. Ming’s Chinese Dining, a restaurant in Hong Kong that has reported a cluster outbreak of Covid-19 recently, has had its lease terminated by its landlord, the K11 Musea shopping mall.
Budget 2021: Hospitality VAT cut extended and alcohol duties frozen
The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the 5% reduced rate of VAT for hospitality for six months and has frozen alcohol duties for a second consecutive year.
Welsh government unveils £30m hospitality and leisure support
The Welsh government has pledged a further £30 million to support the hospitality, leisure, and tourism sectors as well as related supply chain businesses.
Diner’s fortune cookie provides him with US$500,000 Powerball lottery numbers
One lucky diner is counting his blessings after a fortune cookie he got with a takeout meal from a Chinese restaurant provided him with winning Powerball numbers.