Petition asks for rates relief for pop-up businesses
A petition has been launched urging retailers of ‘pop-up’ premises to be able to qualify for three months business rates relief, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Report.
Archives for October 29, 2013
Study reveals 'extensive' bidding on hotel brand keywords by OTAs
A new study into the relationship between hotel brands, online travel agents (OTAs) and paid search has revealed that OTAs are bidding 'extensively' on branded hotel search terms to enable them to take the number one ad position on a search engine...
Independent Hotel Show 2013 preview
The who’s who of the independent, luxury and boutique hotel industry are descending on London’s Olympia Conference Centre this week for the second annual Independent Hotel Show. Here’s a full preview of what’s happening.
Going mobile: Hoteliers warm to digital marketing
As the competition for space in the digital sphere continues to intensify among UK hospitality businesses, half of hotel operators are now devoting their marketing spend to mobile and social media channels with over 90 per cent completely avoiding...
Newby brings seasonal tea range to Independent Hotel Show
Tea manufacturer Newby of London is showcasing its new 'Winter Dream' range of teas for hoteliers at the Independent Hotel Show (Stand 156) later this week.
Corney & Barrow transfers Waterloo's Cabin bar to SSP UK
Corney & Barrow Bars has transferred its Cabin bar at Waterloo Station to UK travel food and beverage operator SSP UK as it looks to consolidate the business and focus on expansion within the City of London.