The owner of Cambridge’s award-winning A&B Guesthouse, Inga Grigaitiene, says she is awaiting the 2025 Autumn Budget with concern, hoping it will offer support rather than additional financial pressure on small hospitality businesses.
Inga, who runs her guesthouse on Tenison Road, says independent hoteliers are facing a challenging financial landscape, with wages, utilities, upkeep, and booking site fees continuing to rise.
“Running a guesthouse is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also a constant balancing act,” said Inga. “By the time you cover wages, cleaning, energy bills, and the high fees charged by booking platforms, there’s often very little left. I’m hopeful the Chancellor will recognise that small, independent hospitality businesses need relief, not more costs.”
She highlights that Cambridge’s visitor appeal depends on welcoming, character-filled, family-run accommodation.
“Guests love staying in independent places like ours because of the character, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality,” Inga added. “We’re proud to represent the heart of local tourism, but every new financial burden makes it harder to keep going. I really hope this Budget supports small businesses rather than pushing them to the brink.”
Inga is calling for practical support such as extended business rate relief and revised VAT thresholds to help guesthouses remain viable.
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