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HOSPITALITY & LEISURE SECTOR CHALLENGES

Menzies

Hospitality & Leisure has arguably been the most severely hit sector over the last few years, and although the sector is showing signs of recovery, trading conditions remain challenging with high costs and ongoing labour shortages. Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm.

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Autumn Budget: Hospitality & Leisure Wishlist

Menzies

Despite gradual signs of recovery, the UK hospitality and leisure sector grapples with an array of challenges in 2023, including escalating costs, disruptions in supply chains, and persistent labour shortages. Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm.

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Hospitality & Leisure: Spring Budget 2024 Predictions & Wish list

Menzies

As we approach the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024, the UK Hospitality and Leisure sector faces ongoing challenges. UK Hospitality advocates for a 3% cap on business rates increases which would support cash flow and encourage investment. Tax Cuts The sector relies on disposable income and consumer confidence.

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ADP Report Shows Employment Rose by 497,000 in June; Pay Up 6.4%

CPA Practice

Private sector employment increased by 497,000 jobs in June and annual pay was up 6.4 Leisure and hospitality, trade and transportation, and education and health services showed strong gains. Leisure/hospitality 7.9% Leisure/hospitality 7.9% Change in U.S. percent, down from 6.6

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Spring Budget 2024 – H&L Sector Commentary

Menzies

An uninspiring Spring budget for Hospitality & Leisure businesses as the Chancellor fails to deliver support for the sector. Air Passenger Duty will also increase on all non-economy tickets this year, which some argue may make the UK aviation sector uncompetitive and reduce passenger numbers.

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An Autumn Statement for the Hospitality and Leisure customer, not the business owner

Menzies

Chris Maloney, Business Advisory Partner and Head of the Hospitality & Leisure team at Menzies LLP At a time when hospitality sector business insolvencies are rising at a rate of 66% year on year, there were high expectations for today’s Autumn Statement. At a cost of £4.3

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Small Biz Job Growth Improves

CPA Practice

small businesses increased in February led by hiring in the leisure and hospitality industry according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. At 100.84, leisure and hospitality improved for the fourth straight month and reported its largest one-month gain since January 2022.