The reeling industry was hoping for a post-Covid boom in seasonal trade but instead is facing a slew of cancellations
Deck the halls, put on the Christmas tunes and crack open the bubbly. The UK hospitality industry had high hopes that the first festive season without Covid restrictions for three years would spell a boom in trade.
The nation’s pubs, restaurants and hotels were looking forward to a bumper December and seeing their venues host Christmas parties and family gatherings once again.