One Tree launches gift card software for hospitality businesses
One Tree, a piece of software which allows hospitality businesses to sell gift packages on the hotel or restaurant's own website, was launched earlier this year.
Archives for February 26, 2013
New VisitEngland marketing campaign promotes rural breaks
Hotels, restaurants and pubs in rural locations across England will welcome the news that the national tourist board has launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013.
Master & Servant grill restaurant opens in Hoxton Square
Master & Servant, a British-American grill restaurant and cocktail bar in London’s East End, is set to open its doors next Monday (4 March), as the first solo venture for the former St John Hotel and Hix Soho chef, Matt Edwards.
Whitbread to boost food standards after horsemeat scandal as sales growth slows
Whitbread, which owns the Premier Inn, Beefeater and Costa Coffee chains, saw a 12.9 per cent sales growth in the 50 weeks to 14 February 2013, and the company is now launching a full investigation into its meat supply chain after falling foul of the...
Starbucks snaps up five more Little Chefs
Petrol forecourt operator EuroGarages has taken on the leases of five former Little Chef sites for conversion to coffee shops under a licensing arrangement with Starbucks.
Taxpayers' Alliance calls for scrapping of Beer Tax Escalator ahead of Budget
The Taxpayers' Alliance (TPA) has today launched a new campaign to put more pressure on the Government to scrap the beer tax escalator.
Page turners: UK restaurant industry wins big at Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
UK chefs and restaurateurs are celebrating after winning a number of prizes at this year's Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris with Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains among the winners.
Hospitality technology: How it can improve a customer's experience before arrival
Technology can sometimes feel at odds with the hospitality industry’s core values. After all, diners and guests will rate their experience in a restaurant, hotel or pub on skills and services that ultimately only human beings can deliver, such as the...