The UK high street continues to face significant pressure, with hospitality operators navigating rising costs, changing consumer habits and ongoing uncertainty around footfall and spend. Led by Vhari Russell, this session brings a variety operators and industry experts to share honest, first-hand experiences of what it really takes to stay open and relevant on the high street. Through practical discussion, the panel will explore current challenges, what has (and hasn’t) worked in practice, and the decisions operators are making to adapt, build resilience and maintain local loyalty. Expect real-world insight, candid advice and lessons learned from those actively running hospitality businesses day to day.