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Emirates 24/7
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- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Municipality conducts 34700 food inspections in the first half of 2025
Dubai Municipality has announced significant achievements in food safety and inspection efforts during the first half of 2025, conducting 34,700 inspection visits across food establishments throughout the emirate. These inspections ensured compliance with approved health regulations and safety standards, reaffirming the Municipality's pivotal role in protecting public health and ensuring the availability of safe, high-quality food in Dubai. These efforts form part of the Municipality's broader mission to build an integrated and sustainable food system that improves quality of life for residents and visitors alike, while supporting Dubai's vision of becoming one of the most liveable and future-ready cities in the world. The first half of 2025 also saw exceptional growth in the food sector, with the opening of approximately 2,336 new food establishments. This expansion reinforces Dubai's reputation as a leading destination for investment in the food and hospitality industries. At the same time, around 173,775 food shipments — totalling 4.9 million tons — were cleared through Dubai's ports, strengthening the city's strategic role as a global food trade gateway. In addition to these milestones, Dubai Municipality cleared approximately 940,000 food items following rigorous inspections and registered around 77,700 new food products in its approved databases. These figures reflect the efficiency of the Municipality's digital food registration and inspection systems, which are aligned with international best practices and evolving safety protocols. Commenting on the achievements, Dr Sultan Al Taher, Director of the Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, said: 'Safeguarding food safety is a cornerstone of enhancing quality of life in the emirate. These achievements reflect the ongoing efforts by Dubai Municipality to build a comprehensive and sustainable food ecosystem that promotes well-being and consumer trust in the quality of food available in our markets. We remain committed to enforcing the highest food safety standards and establishing a benchmark model that reinforces Dubai's regional and global leadership in food safety oversight.' Dubai Municipality continues to enhance its regulatory oversight by integrating smart tools and advanced technologies to ensure food integrity across the supply chain. These initiatives are essential in keeping pace with Dubai's rapid economic and trade growth and reaffirm the city's position as a global centre that prioritises the health, safety, and happiness of its communities.
Globe and Mail
23-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
92% of Respondents Say Young Generations Don't See Hospitality as a Long-Term Career, OysterLink Poll Finds
Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2025) - According to a recent poll by hospitality job platform OysterLink, 92% of respondents believe the younger generation lacks awareness about hospitality careers. Younger workers often view hospitality roles as temporary or part-time work, rather than as a legitimate, long-term profession. OysterLink To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: In reality, roles in restaurants, hotels, and tourism can lead to long-term, fulfilling career, but they take time, effort, and resilience to build. "The challenge isn't the lack of opportunity-it's the perception," said Milos Eric, Co-Founder and General Manager at OysterLink. "We need to show that hospitality is more than a side job. It's a profession with growth, stability, and real impact. However, it's also a demanding path that requires real commitment." About OysterLink OysterLink is a job platform dedicated to the restaurant and hospitality industry. We connect restaurants, hotels, and hospitality employers with skilled candidates across the U.S. With job listings like barista in San Francisco or pastry chef jobs in Los Angeles, industry insights, and career resources, OysterLink helps professionals build rewarding careers in the hospitality industry.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Map shows where 10 BrewDog bars are closing this week
BrewDog is set to close 10 of its bars within days, blaming factors like rising costs and increased regulation in the industry. The closure plans will see all the bars close on 26 July in locations across the country – including BrewDog's first ever venue in Aberdeen. The Scottish craft brewing giant said it has made efforts to preserve the site, but it 'has simply not been possible to make these bars commercially viable'. Chief executive James Taylor told staff the closures are part of a refresh of its estate, partly in response to 'rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures' on the sector. He added that the brand will however still look to grow its bar business, with plans for more larger bars in 'destination' locations and to open smaller community bars. A consultation process lasting at least 14 days will be launched following the closures, which will put close to 100 jobs at risk. Where are the BrewDog bars that are closing? Bars are being closed in major cities across the UK – including three in London. Two bars will be closed in Scotland, while the other five affected are in England. Click our interactive map below to see which 10 bars will be closing on 26 July: How many BrewDog bars are there? BrewDog has established a global presence with over 100 bars worldwide. In the UK, the company operates 71 bars, including 17 in Scotland, where it was founded in 2007. These bars are spread across cities like London, Edinburgh, and Manchester. Scotland's 17 locations reflect the company's roots in Fraserburgh. London is where most BrewDog bars are situated, with 21 currently open in the capital. Beyond the UK, BrewDog's international footprint includes approximately 30-40 bars in markets like the US, Australia, Germany, and Japan. The tally in the UK will drop to 61 bars after the closures on 26 July. Who owns BrewDog? BrewDog was founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie in Fraserburgh, Scotland. Watt, the public face of BrewDog, stepped down as CEO in May 2024 after 17 years. He transitioned to a non-executive role as 'captain and co-founder,' retaining his 21% stake. James Arrow, former COO, briefly took over as CEO. In March 2025, Arrow also stepped down for personal reasons, and James Taylor, who was BrewDog's former CFO, became CEO. Taylor now runs the company alongside COO Lauren Carrol. US private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners also holds a 22% stake in the company, while BrewDog's community of investors – known as Equity Punks – have invested in the company through crowdfunding initiatives and hold over 25% of the company's shares.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Now brace for the tourist tax! Angela Rayner 'backs mayors' demands for local levies on hotels' despite fears of hammer blow to hospitality industry
is aligning herself with Labour's regional mayors - and pitting herself against Rachel Reeves - by backing demands for a 'tourist tax', it is reported. The Deputy Prime Minister is said to be at odds with the Chancellor by arguing that local authorities should be given the power to tax visitors' hotel stays. Many cities across Europe charge tourists a tax on the cost of hotels rooms and private rooms. Both Sir Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, and Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, have supported calls for a visitor levy. But, according to The Telegraph, Treasury officials are opposed to a tourism tax amid fears it would represent a fresh blow to the hospitality industry. The newspaper reported that Ms Reeves has ruled out further fiscal devolution. This is despite Ms Rayner having pushed for powers to charge tourist taxes to be included in the Government's new devolution bill, published earlier this month. Labour's workers' rights reforms and Ms Reeves' hiking of employers' National Insurance contributions have already burdened businesses with higher costs. Critics warned a tourism tax would cause further harm for the hospitality industry. Tory shadow chancellor Mel Stride said: 'Labour can't help themselves - it's always tax, tax, tax. 'Whether it's Angela Rayner or Rachel Reeves, the instinct is always the same - more taxes. 'First a £25billion jobs tax, now threats of a tourist tax that would hit hospitality hard.' Kate Nicholls, of UK Hospitality, said England already ranked poorly against European rivals for 'tourism competitiveness' because of a comparatively high rate of VAT. Sir Sadiq and Mr Burnham recently joined other mayors to urge the Government to allow local authorities to bring in a Barcelona-style visitor levy to generate income from tourism. The group, led by Liverpool city region mayor Steve Rotherham, said provisions could be made in the devolution bill, or in a specific finance bill. 'The Liverpool city region is a global icon of creativity, culture and character - attracting more than 60million visitors every year and supporting a £6.25billion visitor economy,' Mr Rotheram said. 'That's something to be incredibly proud of - but it also comes with pressures on our infrastructure and services. 'A small charge on overnight stays - the kind most of us wouldn't think twice about when travelling abroad - would give us the power to reinvest directly into the things that make our area so special.' A Government spokesman said: 'There are currently no plans to introduce a tourism tax in England. 'Places can already choose to introduce a levy on overnight stays through the Accommodation Business Improvement District model. 'We are also already empowering local leaders by removing restrictions and allowing the existing Mayoral Council Tax Precept to be spent on areas that drive local growth, such as transport and adult skills.'
Reuters
21-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
US hotels boost background checks as migrant scrutiny grows
NEW YORK, July 21 - U.S. hotel hiring managers ordered more background checks in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 amid growing scrutiny of foreign-born workers in the hospitality industry, according to a leading human resources and recruitment management company. In June, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it was reversing guidance issued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were not to conduct immigration raids at farms, hotels and restaurants. President Donald Trump has sought to end temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States and vowed to deport millions of undocumented people in the country. Hotel hiring managers requested 36% more background checks from January to June 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to Hireology, which tracks hiring and employment trends across a thousand U.S. hotel properties. "Companies are certainly far more cognizant of that than they've ever been, and they don't want to be caught up in or be accused of lax hiring practices when it comes to verification of immigration status," said Patrick Scholes, Truist hotel equity analyst. At least one-third of workers employed or supported by the U.S. travel industry are immigrants, according to the U.S. Travel Association. In 2024, hotels directly employed more than 2.15 million people, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Total hires across 1,000 hotels increased 22% to over 8,000 workers. Increases in the most in-demand roles such as front desk associates, housekeepers and cooks were flat or grew slightly year-over-year. About 34% of housekeepers and 24% of cooks are foreign-born, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Tourism Economics.
