Archives for July 17, 2011

FSB calls for 5% VAT for hospitality businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging the government to temporarily lower VAT for the tourism sector in order to give businesses the chance to stimulate economic growth in a time of low consumer confidence.

Heston Blumenthal moves into event catering with Rhubarb

Heston Blumenthal is to work in events catering for the first time in a link-up with Rhubarb food design.

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How to ensure you don't miss out on business opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympics

Ian Lacey, a market analyst at Elliott Marketing & PR and recent visitor to Vancouver, the host of last year's Winter Olympics, gives his top tips on how to avoid missing out on the opportunities the 2012 Olympics could offer your hospitality business.

Little Bay teams with Umi Hotels to open first restaurant outside London

Little Bay restaurants, the London-based chain owned by Peter Ilic, is set to open its first venue outside the capital in Brighton today in partnership with Umi Hotels.