'What the hell is going on?' Gino D'Acampo opens up on big problem
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCelebrity chef Gino D'Acampo is the latest high profile figure to call on the Government to 'act now' to support the hospitality industry, which he says is 'falling down like a pack of cards'.
He says rising costs are crippling independent cafes and restaurants - while playing into the hands of fast food giants. He has called on the Government to act now - and to realise just how vital hospitality is to the country.
He is backing industry calls for a reduction to VAT and says 'something drastic' needs to happen. Gino was speaking as he launched his latest Italian restaurant in Manchester city centre, at the Innside by Melia Hotel on First Street.
He said he feels lucky that his current business model is inside hotels, which acts as a 'mama' to his own business and that he has a loyal following at his own restaurants. READ MORE: Former Corrie star Rupert Hill takes over iconic Chorlton pub But he has made a rallying call in support of the industry as a whole.
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