Prospective pilots can apply for a place on a new British Airways scheme that will see the £100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline. The national flag carrier’s Speedbird Pilot Academy programme will lift the previously prohibitive cost barrier of training to become an airline pilot for up to 60 successful candidates…
Energy inaction is driving ever ‘higher business costs’
As food price inflation in hospitality increases again to almost 22%, UKHospitality is calling for measures that enable businesses to exit energy contracts fixed at the peak of the energy crisis. With a recent member survey1 showing that energy costs are up 80% year-on-year and almost half of businesses who signed a contract at the peak of…
Pubs and restaurants struggle to remain optimistic with average energy costs up 80% on last year
New industry-wide data shows just 29% of hospitality businesses feel optimistic about the next 12 months, with energy their biggest concern, prompting an alliance of trade bodies to once again make a plea for Government to direct energy suppliers to offer fair rates. The survey asked people running pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality businesses…
Despite rising costs, travel spending has taken off: Quantum Metric
Consumers’ desire to travel has caused travel bookings to spike with 80% of UK airlines and hotels saying direct bookings have increased over the last 12 months. That’s according to a new travel benchmark report series from Quantum Metric, the Continuous Product Design platform for customer-driven digital experiences, that combined anonymised platform data and executive survey responses to uncover this…
More Americans Are Moving To Exotic Locations For Lower Living Costs And Legally Reduced Taxes
Have you ever dreamed of ditching the 9 to 5 and taking off to an exotic beach to live in the sun and sand? What if you could do so while saving money on rent and reducing your tax burden? Believe it or not, more Americans than ever are doing just that! Remote work and…
Americans Will Spend $6700 On Their Winter Getaway, Here’s How To Reduce Costs
Winter travel is expected to be more expensive than ever, particularly for those visiting ski resorts and exotic places. The thing is that after the pandemic, travelers changed their habits and are preferring different international destinations, and a new report has evidence of this. According to a recent study performed by the travel insurance comparison…
Finnair To Outsource Cabin Crew Jobs To Cut Costs
Finnair plans to reduce the number of cabin crew based in Finland from 1,750 to 450 by the end of 2023. The airline plans to establish local flight attendant bases in the United States and Thailand. The airline is in talks with its flight attendants located in Finland about intentions to subcontract in-flight service on…
UKH publishes energy advice, guidance, and costs calculator for all businesses
Due to the extraordinarily high energy prices hospitality businesses are facing this winter, UKHospitality is taking the unprecedented step of making its energy guidance publicly available. The guidance, which was previously a member exclusive, covers the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which UKHospitality was instrumental in delivering through its engagement with government and demonstration of how hard…
5 Extra Costs Tourists Need To Remember When Visiting Cancun
Cancun has long been a popular vacation destination for travelers from around the world and this year expects to see more than 25 million tourists. Its pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and perfect weather attract visitors year-round, with December – April being the busiest months. As we approach the peak travel season for Cancun, tourists need…
Carnival Cruises Announces $500 Fines and Detainment Costs For Unruly Behavior
Carnival is taking steps to prevent poor behavior on its cruises by announcing they will be issuing $500 fines and additional detainment costs for those found guilty of unruly behavior on board. The cruise line giants, which are now back in full flow following a tough couple of years for the industry during the pandemic,…
