NTIA survey reveals 26% rise in operating costs for night time sector 

A recent Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) survey has revealed that businesses in the nightlife sector have witnessed a 26% rise in their total operating costs in the last year alone. Some 198 NTIA members across England, Wales and Scotland responded to the survey, which reported an average increase of 18% in food and drink …

Advance ticketing rules come into play in Ireland

Irish live venue and nightclub operators will have to ensure that customers have purchased a ticket at least one hour in advance of an event, with the regulations coming into force today (Thursday).  The Irish Government recently updated the COVID-19 guidelines and venues and nightclubs were allowed to open last Friday. Nightlife industry representatives had …