Managers in the hospitality industry are leaning towards remaining in the EU for business reasons, but the sector appears divided over the issue, according to a new survey.
A member survey by the Institute of Hospitality found roughly half will vote to stay in the EU. While remain voters (52.4%) outweigh the exit camp (36.3%), those yet to make up their mind (11.3%) make the outcome too close to call.
Half (50.6%) of Institute of Hospitality members polled thought that the UK hospitality industry would suffer outside the EU, while a third (32.7%) thought that it would thrive.
More than half (53.8%) thought employment was the key sector issue in the referendum. Only 3.3% thought red tape was a major issue.
The survey, conducted last week, was based on responses from 273 Institute members, around two thirds of which are senior managers.
