Welcome back to Hospitality Meets, where we dive into the stories behind the people who keep the hospitality world buzzing! 🍻

In this episode, Phil sits down with Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (https://beerandpub.com/) and all-around pub enthusiast. We chat about:

🍺 Why the pub is the heart of every community (and why you should probably visit yours more).

🏛️ Emma’s whirlwind journey from studying law to being elected the youngest UK MEP (via a chance encounter in a pub—naturally).

💰 The challenges facing pubs today (spoiler: it involves taxes, regulations, and a lot of lobbying).

🎉 Why hospitality isn’t just an industry

🏉 A little rugby, a little politics, and a whole lot of passion for beer.

Emma also reveals the hilarious moment she made King Charles laugh during her OBE ceremony, and we discuss whether more business ideas should be born on the back of beer mats.

So, grab a pint, settle in, and prepare to be both informed and entertained. Cheers! 🍻

The Guest

Emma is Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association. Chair of World Brewing Alliance. Trustee Only a Pavement Away. NED Ivors Academy & Hampshire Cricket. Also a Former politician MEP for 10 years.

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