Executives from Clapham House Group, Wagamama and Jamies Italian are among those coming together to discuss the future of the industry at Allegra Strategies summit this summer
The British Hospitality Association says the Governments withdrawal of financial incentives and a disjointed marketing strategy threatens the success of Britains tourism industry
Chancellor Alistair Darling puts a stop to plans to increase business rates by 5 per cent from today to help businesses meet the challenges of the current economic climate
Individual Restaurant Company, owner of the Piccolino’s and Bar & Grill brands, plans to open at least four new sites this year despite seeing profits fall by more than half in 2008
Healthy eating chain Itsu has announced plans to open up to six outlets in 2009, the first due to open in Covent Garden’s newly developed public square in May
Students and staff working at South Downs Colleges restaurant celebrate after winning this years competition UPDATED: photos from the event now available to view
The London School of Hospitality and Tourism at Thames Valley University celebrates its sixtieth anniversary by honouring four industry-famous former students
The operator of several independent London coffee carts has been named the UK Barista Champion, and will now represent Britain in the World Championships next month
The British Hospitality Association urges the industry to invest wisely in its businesses as the recession and increasing concerns over climate change and safety prompt shifts in our travel patterns
With the travel market slowing down and the number of investors drying up, the hotel industry is certainly feeling the squeeze, but there are plenty of things hoteliers can do to beat the crunch
The Clapham House Group surprised everyone by calling the downturn early. But the resulting changes the company made to its business strategy have paid off, says its chief executive Paul Campbell
Little Bay owner Peter Ilic says the average number of covers almost doubled and takings rose in February despite leaving it to diners to decide how much they paid for their meals
Mat Follas, a 42-year old New Zealand IT engineer from Dorset, has been crowned the Masterchef winner for 2009 after beating fellow finalists Andy Oliver and Chris Gates to the title
The Campaign for Real Ale has revealed its pub of the year 2008 as Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield.Licensee Trevor Wraith bought the semi derelict...
Matthew Butcher takes on the role of head chef at von Essens Ston Easton Park as the hotel group unveils plans for major investment into its properties in Somerset and Gloucestershire
Catering company Rhubarb has opened its first restaurant and its at Heathrows T3. BigHospitality went along to see how it is performing in an environment dominated by established high street operators
The owner of Sweet Mandarin restaurant in Manchester says demand for tables has gone through the roof since she started using social networking and micro-blogging service Twitter
Front of house staff will today make another request to the government to change the loophole surrounding tips and service charges as a public consultation on the subject comes to a close
A campaign to stop the government’s plans to increase beer tax in this year’s Budget in order to give the pub industry a break gains the backing of 113 MPs
