Campaigners call for pub reform
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has collected over 42,000 signatures in a petition urging the government to reform pub policies.
Archives for May 14, 2014
Small Talk
Anjie Keegal on joining Belgraves and why hospitality is like Marmite
Anjie Keegel has worked in the hospitality industry for 19 years. She started her career within the operations team at the Edwardian Group London, but swiftly progressed to the sales team, working her way up to director level. She recently joined...
Concerns grow over Airbnb ‘threat’
Airbnb has become a recurrent topic in hoteliers’ conversations, and whether or not it should be seen as a threat, the alternative accommodation site is bound to affect the industry as a whole.
New Japanese restaurants spring up across the capital
A number of Japanese restaurants have been arriving in London recently, including fine dining venue Yashin Ocean House in South Kensington and two new Japanese Canteen restaurants to open in the summer.
Casio launches widescreen Android EPOS
Casio Electronics UK launched the first widescreen EPOS terminal with an Android operating system for pubs, hotels, restaurants and cafes at Caffe Culture this week.
Economy segment to push UK hotel performance growth
Experts have forecast solid growth, led by the economy segment, in the UK hotel sector in 2014.
Value of restaurant market to reach £52bn by 2017
The UK restaurant market is expected to reach £48.2bn in value in 2014 and £52bn by 2017, capitalising on consumers’ ever-growing interest in food.
Over £13bn invested in UK hotel industry in ten years
UK hotels have enjoyed their most prolific decade yet, with £13bn invested in the industry between 2003 and 2013.
Taming TripAdvisor: social media expert explains how to take control of your online reputation
Hospitality businesses should stop fearing TripAdvisor and take control of their online reputation, according to crisis communications and social media specialist Alan Stevens.