The association said hospitality businesses have already absorbed significant cost increases in recent years, including higher energy bills, food and drink prices, wages, recruitment costs and rents.<\/p>\n
It warned the GST+ package<\/a> proposed could place further pressure on an industry it said played a vital role in Guernsey’s economy.<\/p>\n The group said rising operating costs could affect competitiveness, consumer confidence and visitor demand, with wider implications for spending across the local economy.<\/p>\n It added that it remains committed to working constructively with the States on sustainable solutions for Guernsey’s long-term financial future.<\/p>\n Follow BBC Guernsey on X, external<\/a> and Facebook, external<\/a> and Instagram, external<\/a>. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk, external<\/a>.<\/p>\n