CODE Happiness in Hospitality 2022: A message from our sponser SumUp

This week, we launch our annual Happiness in Hospitality report. Our fourth report asks one simple question: why do you work in hospitality? Here, our sponsor SumUp looks ahead.

In 2020, the pandemic transformed hospitality as we know it. The current financial crisis is altering it again only two years later. But despite the challenges posed by a looming energy shortage, hospitality remains one of the most resilient sectors of the UK economy.

It’s an industry driven by passionate people, most of whom see themselves staying in the field for at least a year. It’s also an attractive lifestyle for many, particularly business owners who love working with people.

SumUp is proud to partner with these entrepreneurs, having helped more than four million businesses already. We make payments and business administration easier for business owners with our card readers and business tools.

Many food and beverage businesses benefit from SumUp Point of Sale, an all-in-one POS solution that speeds up checkout, tracks sales performance and simplifies business management. POS solutions streamline everyday tasks for restaurants, cafes, bars, food trucks and more.

We’ve helped businesses across the UK and Europe supercharge their earnings with flexible, intuitive card payments. Thanks to our Online Store platform, E-commerce is also an option for all our merchants.

Hospitality is about people, which is why convenience is key. Speed and simplicity are the guiding principles behind all our products – one screen, one tap, one second, and you’re done. Making everything as easy for your customers as possible is where SumUp shines.

Given the size and reach of hospitality in the UK, it’s vital that we support these businesses through the financial downturns expected as the year goes on. The sector is one of the largest in the country. As an industry with a low barrier to entry that clearly grows on people (68% of respondents list passion as their primary motivator), it clearly makes merchants happy.

It’s our job to support these business owners, so they can continue to make their customers feel good. That means providing them with the tools and services necessary to grow and strengthen their businesses. With the right support, hospitality businesses can ride out this crisis.

Happiness in Hospitality 2022 is available exclusively to CODE members via the CODE app

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