As Christmas approaches, more Cumbrian businesses are focusing on rewarding their staff.

Research shows more than 70 per cent of UK employees feel more valued after attending a company-organised event.

Lake District Hotels is responding to this shift, offering a variety of festive dining and party options across its six establishments for the upcoming holiday season.

The research suggests a growing trend, with 77 per cent of UK companies planning a festive event for their staff in 2024.

These celebrations are seen as crucial for boosting morale, fostering teamwork, and showing appreciation for employees' hard work.

Around 60 per cent of businesses consider employees having a good time as the most important element when planning a Christmas party.

Lake District Hotels offers a variety of options to suit different business needs, including shared party nights, private parties, festive lunches and dinners, and yuletide afternoon teas with Prosecco.

Each venue, from Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa and Borrowdale Hotel in the Borrowdale Valley to the Inn on the Lake by Ullswater, and the centrally located Inn on the Square, Skiddaw Hotel, and Kings Arms in Keswick, is festively decorated, adding a touch of magic to each event.

With celebrations running from November 8 to January 3, businesses are encouraged to book early, as most companies finalise their Christmas party plans by early November.

The rising demand underscores the growing recognition of the value of these events for team engagement and overall business culture.