Hospitality industry urged to be 'decent' over tipping report
Trade Union Unite has urged the hospitality industry to ‘do the decent thing’ and accept that staff should take home 100 per cent of their tips.
Archives for May 2, 2016
London no longer most expensive place to stay in Europe
A 2 per cent drop in the average room rate across London’s hotels in the last year means the capital has lost its status as the ‘most expensive place to stay in Europe’.
The Olive Tree Brasserie launches £100,000 crowdfund in new third site bid
Greek-style restaurant group the Olive Tree Brasserie has launched a crowdfunding campaign for £100,000 in a renewed bid to open its third site in Chester.
Government tipping report cautiously welcomed by hospitality groups
Hospitality groups have welcomed the Government recommendations that restaurants and bars should not take deductions from staff tips, and that all tips left by customers should be collected directly by staff.
Michelin restaurants face exposure over poor food hygiene
Michelin-starred restaurants in England should be forced to display food hygiene ratings or face a fine, councils have warned.
Industry pays tribute to Tim Bacon
Members of the industry have made tributes to 'vibrant, honourable and generous' Tim Bacon, chairman of Living Ventures Group, who died on Friday (29 April).