APPGs are informal, cross-party groups formed by MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region, or country.
Chris Webb MP was elected as Chair of the APPG on 4 September.
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospitality and Tourism examines the key issues, opportunities and challenges facing the hospitality sector across the UK.
UKHospitality is the secretariat for the APPG and the APPG plays an essential role in informing the government’s decision-making process and ensuring that the concerns and needs of the hospitality and tourism industry are heard by members of parliament.
At the inaugural meeting of the APPG for Hospitality & Tourism, @ChrisWebbMP was elected as Chair, and @DamianHinds, @CarolineVoaden and @DanAldridgeWSM as Vice Chairs.
UKHospitality acts as the secretariat for the APPG.@UKHospKate talks about the importance of the group 👇 pic.twitter.com/HlIpDxPu7k
— UKHospitality (@UKHofficial) September 5, 2024
The APPG deals with issues such as:
Business rates
Labour shortages
VAT
Other legislative challenges
APPG publications
As secretariat to the APPG, UKHospitality is responsible for distributing and hosting publications of the group, ensuring that all reports are publicly available.
