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Merry Christmas and happy new year

Merry Christmas and happy new year

By Emma Eversham

The team at BigHospitality would like to wish all our loyal readers a very merry Christmas and a happy new year

Hotels rewarded for innovative marketing

Hotels rewarded for innovative marketing

By Emma Eversham

Etap, Hilton, Holiday Inn and De Vere were among the hotel groups to be rewarded for their marketing efforts at the 2008 Hotel Marketing Awards

Business profile: Richard Caring

Business profile: Richard Caring

By Ben Shipton

Richard Caring has announced expansion plans in 22 countries. And involvement with a Brighton greengrocer. Whats going on?

Industry divided over VAT cuts

Industry divided over VAT cuts

By Becky Paskin

The hospitality industry is divided over whether to keep or pass on savings from the Government’s VAT cuts that came into force today

Industry asked to support Meal Appeal

Industry asked to support Meal Appeal

By Emma Eversham

The British Hospitality Association and the Restaurant Association call for the industrys support of new charity initiative the Meal Appeal

Get involved with National Curry Week

Get involved with National Curry Week

By Becky Paskin

Be sure to log on to BigHospitality next week for cooking tips, curry recipes and news from around the country for National Curry Week

Restaurants served gas oven warning

Restaurants served gas oven warning

By Emma Eversham

Restaurant owners are urged to get their ovens checked by gas specialists after diners at a Brazilian restaurant are taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and imported Chinese duck ovens are put out of service

Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama

Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama

By Paul Wootton

Other brands have tried and failed but Wagamama chief executive Steve Hill believes his cult noodle chain company has what it takes to succeed in the States

North vs South in Liquid War

North vs South in Liquid War

By Becky Paskin

Bartending teams from the north and south will this weekend demonstrate flair and mixology in the 2008 Liquid War

Working week opt-out may be scrapped

Working week opt-out may be scrapped

By Becky Paskin

A proposal to scrap the opt-out clause in the working week guidelines may see businesses limit their staff to working just 48 hours

Boost business through the web

Boost business through the web

By Emma Eversham

Online specialists give their top tips on hospitality web marketing to help boost trade at your restaurant or hotel

Le Manoir team wins wine and dessert trophy

Le Manoir team wins wine and dessert trophy

By Emma Eversham

Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons Pastry Chef Anne Coquelin and Assistant Sommelier Thibaut Panas devise the winning dessert and wine match in the Wines of Roussillon Dessert Trophy 2008

Whitbread sales remain strong

Whitbread sales remain strong

By Emma Eversham

The Premier Inn and Beefeater owner reports a strong start to the first half of its financial year with profits up 24 per cent

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