TalksTalks
Venue
Leeds Playhouse
Date
Thu 16 Oct 2025
Time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
LIFI25

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Who picks up the tab for a hospitable city? image
Synopsis:

From boutique bars to international hotel chains, towns and cities worldwide champion hospitality and tourism. But are we truly supporting the sector? Despite UK hospitality employing 3.5m and contributing £140bn to the economy, it faces staggering rising costs and national insurance hikes for starters.
Do big events rejuvenate a city or just stretch its capacity, and how can we better help the industry? Join our panel for a lively 360° debate – from finding ways to boost vibrancy and attract inward investment to implementing looming taxes and tackling the backlash of overtourism.