Business & Legislation

Hybrid pubs - which combine several different concepts - are set to drive sector growth

'Hybridisation' drives pub growth

By Carina Perkins

The UK pub market is set to outpace the casual restaurant sector in terms of growth this year, as operators continue to diversify their offer, according to the latest report from Allegra Foodservice.

Fifty new sites will open over the next few years

Harry Ramsden's begins Yorkshire expansion

By Sophie Witts

Fish and Chip brand Harry Ramsden’s are opening a new site in Shipley in April, the first under the company’s partnership with JVP Ventures. 

Fifty Harry Ramsden's outlets will open across Yorkshire

Harry Ramsden's begins Yorkshire expansion

By Sophie Witts

Fish and Chip brand Harry Ramsden’s are opening a new site in Shipley in April, the first under the company’s new partnership with JVP Ventures. 

Tony Kitous' strategy is based on making Lebanese food more accessible and less 'ethnic'

Business Profile: Comptoir Libanais

By Joe Lutrario

Tony Kitous is on a mission to bring Lebanese food to the high street and believes that the shawarma has what it takes to one day oust the burrito and the burger. 

Leonardo Hotels will open its first UK hotel at London's Heathrow Airport

Leonardo Hotels makes UK debut

By Carina Perkins

Leonardo Hotels, the European arm of the Fattal Hotels Group, will open its first UK property at London's Heathrow Airport later this March.

Taking some time to think before you react to negative reviews, say social media experts

#chavgate restaurant: How to respond to negative reviews

By Emma Eversham

After Manchester restaurant 47 King Street West was caught up in 'chavgate' and criticised for its damning response to a review posted by a disgruntled customer on its Facebook page, we speak to social media experts to find out the best way...

Pan Chai petite will serve a menu of Asian-inspired small plates and mains

Pan Chai opens casual dining pop-up

By Carina Perkins

Restaurateur Eddie Lim has expanded his Pan Chai restaurant brand with the launch of a new casual dining concept in Bicester Village, Oxfordshire.

Fifty-six per cent of Welsh businesses now have a food hygiene rating of 5

Food hygiene standards improve in Wales

By Sophie Witts

Food hygiene standards in Wales have risen in the year since it was made compulsory for businesses to display their food hygiene rating.

The BrandVerity report found that branded hotel groups are missing out on more than 30,000 visits each month because of trademark bids by OTAs

Hotel brands lose 31,653 website visitors per month to OTAs

By Emma Eversham

Branded hotel groups are each losing an average of 31,653 website visitors per month to online travel agents (OTAs) as they continue to make trademark bids for their company names on search engines according to a new report. 

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The Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or

By Carina Perkins

With the finals of the 2015 Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or just around the corner, BigHospitality takes a look at what makes the competition so unique.

The UK hotel industry is set to achieve record growth in 2015 and 2016

UK hotel growth set to continue into 2016

By Carina Perkins

The UK hotel sector will deliver impressive growth over the next two years, with record occupancy and rates in London and the regions, according to the latest forecast from PwC.

The right signage can help you convert lobby traffic into meetings and conference revenue

Ask the Experts

How to boost conference and meetings business

By Ciara Feely

Effective promotion of meetings and conference space can provide a big boost to non-room revenues, but many businesses are missing out. Ciara Feely of ConferenceConverterToolkit.com, gives her tips on how to convert lobby traffic into conference clients.

How do you like your butty? White bread and brown sauce came out on top

Infographic: Bacon butty trends

By Carina Perkins

Brits have voted on what makes the best bacon butty, with some interesting findings for pubs, restaurants and hotels to take note of.

Regional hotels enjoyed double digit profit growth in January

Regions outperform London in January

By Carina Perkins

Regional hotels outperformed London properties in January 2015, achieving double-digit profit growth compared to bottom line declines in the capital.