Practical Choice Partnership

Hospitality consultancy led by Ziya Akguneyli. A personal, hands-on & people centred approach to supply chain, growth & operational success. 25+ yrs experience.

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

April is here and the Hungry Gap is closing!

In this month's update: ✅ Record £2bn year for UK meat exports 🥩 ✅ The £1.6bn "Holiday Tax" threat 🏨 ✅ Bluefin Tuna's Jersey comeback 🐟 ✅ Steps for a mid-career transition
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#Hospitality #SpringProduce

[UKHospitality @UKHofficial]

New analysis from Oxford Economics reveals a holiday tax would have devastating impacts.

- 33,000 jobs lost
- £1.8bn less spending in the visitor economy.
- GDP to shrink by £2.2bn

@allen_m_simpson, our Chief Executive, speaks to @TimesRadio.

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

Your staycation shouldn't come with a surcharge.

A holiday tax is a huge risk when our sector is already fighting for survival. With For Sale signs rising, we should be inviting people in, not pricing them out. We need to back our businesses, not burden them further.

[UKHospitality @UKHofficial]

Thank you @DamianHinds for calling a debate on the holiday tax.

“This is bad idea from the point of view of cost of living, adding over £100 to a typical family holiday for a family of four.”

A holiday tax will adversely affect jobs, regional growth and our much valued high streets.

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

The 2026 travel trends are here!

From "Viking Wellness" to the rise of "Grocery Shop Tourism", Condé Nast Traveller has dropped the 18 trends shaping our next adventures.

Check out our newsletter for the breakdown: https://t.co/7Pt04D13md

#TravelTrends2026 #SlowTravel

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

A £208m opportunity is on the table 🍺

New data shows 31% of guests leave a venue early if the "Low & No" range is poor. In 2026, moderation is mainstream - if your alcohol-free options are hidden, you're losing revenue.

https://t.co/RxrQyHFrGf

#Hospitality #LowAndNo #Pubs

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

Spring has sprung at PCP! 🌸

Our March newsletter is out now: ✅ British exports smash £4bn record 🥩 ✅ Navigating the Hungry Gap 🥦 ✅ The charity shop & resale boom 👗 ✅ Seafood shifts: Is Tilapia the new Cod? 🐟

Read the full update here: https://t.co/GXLA2Wywgb

#FoodNews

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In an industry built around food and service, it’s vital to quietly look out for one another. If you or someone you know is struggling, help and resources are available. You aren't alone.
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#EDAW #Wellbeing

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

A stark reminder of the cumulative burden.

Layered on top of soaring rates and wages, a holiday tax risks pushing the sector past the breaking point. We need a strategy that supports growth, not more hurdles.

#Hospitality #VisitorLevy #PCP

[UKHospitality @UKHofficial]

Thank you @LNevilleRolfe for raising the cumulative cost burden on the hospitality sector.

“The additional cost to consumers could amount to £518 million.”

A holiday tax would be yet another tax on the sector.

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

Winter is long, but the news doesn't have to be grey!

Our mid-month PCP newsletter shares 6 sparks of good news to help you reset: Cancer survival rates, £500m for community-led high streets, Polar bears defying the odds 🐻‍❄️

https://t.co/TYlV7D6HKp

#PositiveNews #Resilience

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

"People want to connect and food is the medium." ✨

Chef Dom Taylor nails why this sector is vital. These hubs are the antidote to social detachment, but they can't thrive on passion alone while costs soar. Back the people behind the craft.

#ThisIsHospitality #Hospitality

[The Caterer @Caterertweets]

“Hospitality has taught me that people want to connect – we’re all connected and food is a medium in how we do that”

Chef Dom Taylor, founder of the Good Front Room, joins The Caterer's This is Hospitality campaign

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[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

Stay ahead of the curve with February's essential updates & seasonal picks:
Seasonality: Purple sprouting broccoli, leeks, forced rhubarb and some tasty recipes. Plus plenty more!
Read the full edit: https://t.co/aEoXSzNxK3
#PCP #FebruaryLarder #HospitalityNews #eatseasonally

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

The new rates relief announcement is a lifeline for pubs & music venues, but tourism & eateries are still bracing for soaring costs?

It's a start, but a thriving high street needs a solution for the whole sector!

https://t.co/CHZEJIP7HT #BusinessRates #Hospitality

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

The £2.99 pint? A distant relic of 2016... 🍺

This increase symbolises the rising rates and operational costs the sector has had to absorb over the last decade. Keeping the "local" accessible while staying viable is the ultimate balancing act.

#PintPriceShift #Hospitality #PCP

[The Morning Advertiser @morningad]

🍻 Ten years ago, 1 in 5 drinkers wouldn’t pay more than £2.99 for a pint.

Today, the average draught price is £5.17, with premium lines often over £6.

A decade of inflation has dramatically reshaped pub pricing.

Read more here:
https://t.co/k5S31w2YAa
#PintPriceShift

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

The UK hospitality squeeze is at a breaking point.

Soaring costs & a business rates hikes have hotels & holiday parks calling for urgent reform. These businesses are vital to our economy, they need a fair playing field to survive.

Read more: https://t.co/QMpWRx6BZ4 #Hospitality

[UKHospitality @UKHofficial]

"The sector of the economy that's hit hardest is hotels & holiday accommodation."

@UKHospKate speaks to @BBCBreakfast about the 115% business rates increases hitting this sector.

More than 130 accommodation businesses have called for a hospitality-wide solution.

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

Our latest newsletter is a must-read for the essential financial dates & deadlines heading your way. From the Companies House fee hike to the £12.71 Min Wage increase in April and the big MTD tax shift.

👉 https://t.co/GOPrj6MAOH

#BusinessPlanning #TaxDeadlines #SME

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

The Tourist Tax is becoming a major talking point for the hospitality sector.
Whether you're for or against, staying informed is now vital. @UKHospitality are hosting a webinar on the 21st Jan for the latest updates...

https://t.co/0SQL13ZEUw

#TouristTax #VisitorLevy

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

UK festive spend hit £19.6bn this year! 📈

Latest NIQ data shows a "cautious celebration" with 3% growth. Highlights: E-commerce jumped 9.9%, 27% of sales were on promotion and snacks & soft drinks outperformed alcohol.

Full story: https://t.co/XrJMnqywO4
#FestiveTrading #PCP

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

Our January newsletter is out!

Seasonal stars include kale, celeriac & forced rhubarb. Industry News: NFU Scotland’s local food push and more! Plus ✨ 2026 Food & Drink Trends.

Catch up here: https://t.co/O8IqZXmX0l

#SeasonalEating #EatLocal #SupportHospitality

[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

🎄Festive Cheer from PCP! 🥂

As the year draws to a close, we want to send our warmest wishes to you and yours. This is the season for slowing down, gathering close & celebrating with food that is as comforting as it is flavourful...

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[Practical Choice Partnership @Practicalchoice]

Wishing all those celebrating Hanukkah a season of light, warmth and resilience. ✨