London has surpassed Amsterdam as the most attractive European city for hotel investment.Hospitality leaders and investors voted the city first in the 2023 European Hotel Industry Survey by Deloitte, with Lisbon second and Amsterdam now back in third.Nearly three quarters of those surveyed said they
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Over half (56%) of consumers feel safe returning to the High Street, up 16 percentage points month-on-month, according to Deloitte.
Two in five (38%) consumers are buying more locally-sourced items right now, even if they cost a little more; while a third (36%) of UK consumers feel safe dining out at a restaurant; but
Just one in four (24%) UK consumers feel safe attending in-person events. This rises to 37% amongst 18-34 year-olds; three times higher than those aged 55+ (12%).
Ian Geddes, head of retail, Deloitte said: “As non-essential shops prepare to reopen on Monday, it is encouraging that the majority of UK consumers have fewer safety concerns in returning to the High Street, compared to last month. Reduced spending opportunities over the last year have improved disposable incomes for some, meaning they are also poised to spend. This pent-up demand is likely to see an enthusiastic return to shops as restrictions gradually ease across the UK.