Down to the wire: Hospitality’s energy crisis

With many coffee shops still regaining momentum following the pandemic, soaring energy costs present a major challenge for operators already grappling with high inflation and reduced consumer spending, reports Tobias Pearce

Energy bills have been hitting doormats with a thud over the last 12 months. For hospitality businesses still reeling from the pandemic, the soaring cost of keeping the lights on means many are facing another significant challenge in 2023.