All news articles for November 2015

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Boozy lunches make a return

By Liam Garrahan

The consumption of alcoholic beverages such as beer, cider and wine, at lunchtime is on the increase, according to a report by M&C Allegra Foodservice. 

Hospitality Openings: November 2015

Hospitality Openings: November 2015

By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality monthly round-up of openings includes the highly anticipated German Gymnasium as well as a first solo venture for Jun Tanaka.

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Sugar Tax: Report urges Government to ‘wake up’ and take action

By Liam Garrahan

The Government Health Select Committee has urged MPs to take action and introduce a sugar tax on soft drinks, although it has expressed concerns that the hospitality industry could  ‘absorb’ the tax instead of passing it onto consumers. 

How to get your head around SEO

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How to get your head around SEO

By Tom Beasley

Tom Beasley, founder and CEO of Wired Media gives advice to hoteliers looking to take control of the SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) for their websites.

Spotlight on service: How do you define good service?

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Spotlight on service: How do you define good service?

By Liam Garrahan, Emma Eversham

What is good service? Restaurant, hotel and pub operators often talk about making it a key focus of the business and how it is integral to its success, but how exactly do you define it?

People on the Move in Hospitality: November 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: November 2015

By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality rounds up a number of appointments across the hospitality sector including the arrival of a management team for Oxford’s first Hilton, The Robert Parker Collection and El Gato Negro.

Three ways to shake up your soft drinks

Three ways to shake up your soft drinks

By Emma Eversham

Alcohol sales are continuing to decline, particularly within the Millennial generation, meaning more people will be looking for non-alcoholic options when going out. 

How to dress your hospitality venue for Christmas

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How to dress your hospitality venue for Christmas

By Debbie Lakin

Debbie Lakin, senior designer at commercial interiors company Hunter Patel Creative Group, offers her top tips to making your hotel, restaurant or pub look suitably festive this Christmas.

Accelerated decline for Aberdeen hotels in October

Accelerated decline for Aberdeen hotels in October

By Liam Garrahan

Hoteliers in Aberdeen faced further troubles in October with the Granite City’s RevPAR dropping sharply year-on-year as the declining oil industry continues to take its toll, according to the monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report.

Budget brands to lift London hotel boom until 2018

Budget brands to lift London hotel boom until 2018

By Sophie Witts

A boom in budget and five star brands is expected to see the number of hotel rooms in London grow 12 per cent by 2018, according to new research from London & Partners and AM:PM.