Operators are at risk of alienating diners by failing to offer an adequate range of gluten-free menu options, according to research commissioned by Aviko in the run up to Coeliac Awareness Week (11-17 May).
The UK hospitality sector has lost at least £16bn in potential revenue over the last year by ignoring the over 65 age group, according to a report from Barclays Corporate Banking released today.
Women working in the hospitality and catering sector were on average paid 18 per cent less than their male co-workers in 2014, according to research from reed.co.uk
Like-for-like sales rose 5.1 per cent over the Easter weekend at pub and restaurant groups, helping to overcome a flat March according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker figures.
Consumer spending in restaurants rose 17 per cent year-on-year in first quarter of 2015, though average transaction values fell, according to the latest Barclaycard consumer spending report.
Staff shortages in the hotel and catering sector worsened in March 2015 with chefs singled out as remaining in demand, according to a monthly job report by The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG published today (9 April).
Diners are shunning independent restaurants in favour of better perceived value and quality of food at larger casual dining chains, according to new research by NPD Group.
The hospitality industry has been named as one of the most sociable industries to work in with almost half (49 per cent) of those surveyed saying they see colleagues socially at least once a month.
With the UK hotel sector set to see continued growth in to 2016, an increasing number of operators are beginning to use hourly micro-stays to maximise occupancy and monetise empty rooms during the day.
Consumer spending on eating out grew for the seventh consecutive month in February, while drinking out saw a sharp month-on-month rise, according to Greene King’s monthly Leisure Spend Tracker.
Hotels in Edinburgh and Glasgow are continuing to capitalise on events, while demand continues to weaken in Aberdeen, according to the monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report.
The Government must cut tourism VAT and give the hospitality sector greater support, according to a report published today (26 March) by Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.
Restaurant booking platform Bookatable.co.uk has released its Quarterly Dining Trends report today (25 March), based on 2.6m diners who have used the site over the past 12 months.
Hotel chains in the UK provinces continued to show positive year-on-year growth while London hotels struggled during February according to the latest HotStats' UK Chain Hotels Market Review.
The British foodservice market is set to grow by 1.1 per cent in 2015 and 1.5 per cent in 2016, according to NPD Group's first complete forecast for the foodservice market.
A lack of skilled chefs could limit the growth of the UK tourism industry, with businesses struggling to fill nearly half of all chef vacancies, says VisitEngland.
Nearly three quarters (73 per cent) of UK businesses have taken steps to improve their service as a result of an online review, according to new research by TripAdvisor.
Prêt à Manger has been declared the UK’s ‘healthiest and fastest’ fast-casual restaurant outlet in a customer satisfaction poll that also featured Nandos, Pizza Express, Pizza Hut and Dominos.
Foodservice and accommodation businesses are at risk of a major staffing crisis by 2020 if more is not done to recognise the importance of soft skills, a report by Development Economics warns.
The 2015 budget brought good news for pubs across the UK, with a reduction in duty on beer, cider and spirits, but failed to mention a cut in Tourism VAT.
Loch Fyne, Burger King and Hungry Horse are among the ‘family friendly’ restaurants whose children’s meals have been found to contain dangerously high levels of salt.
A cut in alcohol duty in next Wednesday’s Budget (18 March) could significantly influence the outcome of May’s general election, according to a poll conducted for the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
UK businesses, including pubs, hotels and restaurants, are losing an estimated £1.8bn a month by ignoring the needs of disabled customers, according to a report by Scope and the Extra Costs Commission.
The UK foodservice sector will grow by £10bn to be worth £56.3bn by 2019, with a number of smaller brands expanding to be high street chains, Horizon’s forecast this week (10 March).
Sales at some of the UK's biggest restaurant and pub groups rose for the 23rd consecutive month in February with casual dining brands leading the growth.
The chief executive of hospitality trade show Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) believes ‘the world has finally woken up to the strength and potential' of Northern England's dining scene as he experiences strong growth in the number of exhibitors...
As hospitality businesses get behind National Apprenticeship Week BigHospitality examines how the schemes can benefit different sectors of the industry.
With beef and lamb prices on the rise, chefs and restaurateurs are being advised to look at cheaper, less-used cuts as well as consider featuring more pork and fish on Easter menus to avoid putting off customers with inflated prices.
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.
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...
Large numbers of young people taking short wellness holidays could help revive British seaside resorts, according to BDRC Continental’s Holiday Trends 2015 report.
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.
Hotel operators could claim up to £145,000 per hotel on overpaid business rates if they appeal before the 31 March deadline, Colliers International has reported.
