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The Great British Pub Awards 2025 took place yesterday evening, celebrating the most outstanding pubs across Great Britain. The annual ceremony recognises all the pubs that go above and beyond, with this year’s event consisting of 17 different award categories. 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being implemented by more and more businesses across the world, becoming a go to tool to streamline various operations. Although we have learnt a lot about AI and its incredible capabilities, there are essentially endless possibilities for its implementations in hospitality, whether that be front- or back-of-house.
As we head into 2025, the hospitality industry can expect yet another challenging year, due to the government’s latest budget plans. The ‘New year new me’ idiom will likely be considered within countless businesses’ operations, with many being forced to undergo significant structural changes in order to keep operational costs to a minimum. 
We are thrilled to announce ICRTouch’s sponsorship of the annual Pub and Bar Awards for the third consecutive year! Organised by the Pub & Bar Magazine team, the event celebrates the finest pubs from across the UK, recognising 94 county winners, with one final winner above all to claim the “National Pub and Bar of the Year” titl
Dine Out Magazine’s latest editorial piece has revealed the latest consumer trends from the annual Festive Research Report. The much anticipated report analyses consumer buying behaviour, giving business owners detailed insight into the latest trends to expect from the upcoming festive period and how they can capitalise on trade. 
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