By Lana Gasimova , Head of Business Development, ETC Finance  As we step into 2026, the UK hospitality sector faces both challenges and opportunities.  Rising costs, staffing pressures, and fluctuating consumer demand mean businesses must be strategic. Setting clear resolutions for your business - now - can make the difference between just surviving and truly thriving this year.Use the quieting downturn of January to reset your mindset, focus on your goals for the next 12 mon

Andrew Carr ,   ETC Finance Last Sunday, my wife and I made our annual visit to Waddesdon Manor  to enjoy the Christmas Market and the lights display. It’s a National Trust property we’ve been visiting for more than 30 years now – first as a couple, then as a family, and now once again as a couple. And, of course, no visit would be complete without my traditional treat of the old fashioned sweets - Pineapple Chunks. Walking around, I found myself reflecting on how the busines

Today, 17 December 2025, The newly reported figures on inflation offer some small relief for the hospitality sector.  At ETC Finance, we are analysing the implications of this situation and how it impacts you. This comes with the expectation of an interest rate cut next week, which should offer some relief to the hospitality sector. 1) Demand & Pricing: Falling inflation helps real incomes, but growth is still fragile What’s changing: Headline CPI fell to 3.2% in Nov-25; food

ETC Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Lana Gasimova as its new Head of Business Development, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the company. As the firm expands its operational capability and strengthens its internal infrastructure, the London based financial consultancy is now primed to welcome a broader and more ambitious portfolio of clients. Gasimova’s appointment signals ETC Finance’s commitment to elevating its impact across the hospi

Currently, the primary concern for most executives appears to be the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses. We’ve been collectively considering where ETC is on this curve, if that’s the best description, and what and how we need to move further into the world of AI to see how it can assist ETC and our clients. At ETC, we believe in the power of building genuine relationships. We make it a priority to connect with clients and potential customers, taking the tim

By Andrew Carr , ETC Finance All views shared are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of ETC Over the weekend, I found myself celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary in a charming Cotswold pub. As I enjoyed a beer or two with my wife and family, the pleasurable experience reminded me of a recent BBC article about the trend of adult-only pubs. It made me pause and reflect. Having worked in the hospitality sector for the most of my career, I have seen t

By Andrew Carr,  Operations Director, ETC All views shared are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of ETC Recent political events have shown how quickly the landscape can shift at the highest levels of government. In that sense, the hospitality sector is, for now, somewhat fortunate: the Chancellor remains in post and will deliver her next budget on 26th November . Interesting timing in the sense of how close that is to the peak season for hospitality

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