Restaurants have been urged to commit to the Department of Health’s (DoH) salt reduction targets after the Local Government Association (LGA) revealed that only Jamie’s Italian and Subway have signed up since the scheme was launched five months ago.
Online booking website Booking.com has just joined VisitBritain’s GREAT China Welcome (GCW) Charter Campaign and has released data showing the top five accommodation hotspots for Chinese visitors in the UK.
Almost half (44 per cent) of European travellers feel that hotels don’t currently provide enough information on their environmental practices, a TripAdvisor survey has found.
Results have been released from a survey commissioned by Postcode Anywhere which ranks Premier Inn as having the easiest website to use, and lists the frustrations customers have when trying to book hotels online.
A third (29 per cent) of British people have admitted walking out of a restaurant because of bad lighting, according to an npower survey released today.
London hotels lost out to the regions last month, with East Midlands and Liverpool hotels enjoying particular growth, according to the latest HotStats UK Chain Hotels Market Review.
Pop-up retailers contribute £2.1bn to the UK economy each year and the sector is expected to grow by 8.4% over the next 12 months, according to a new study from economists CEBR and EE, the digital communications company.
The total UK eating out market will reach £82.8bn this year, but independent restaurants are set to struggle as consumers switch to branded chains, according to Allegra Foodservice strategy director Simon Stenning.
Good weather and a strong corporate market helped drive further growth for both regional and London hotels in June, according to preliminary figures from business advisory firm BDO LLP.
At 20 per cent, staff turnaround in hospitality is one of the highest in the UK. Though this is an improvement on the 30 per cent recorded in 2008, continued retention efforts are needed to relieve the sector’s recruitment burden.
Banks are failing to provide the service and value that small and medium-sized (SME) businesses such as bars, restaurants and hotels need to thrive, according to a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Glasgow hotel prices have risen to an average of £344 per night during the Commonwealth Games, according to the latest figures from travel website trivago.
Businesses and consumers have different views on how mobile technology can improve hospitality experiences in the future, according to new research from Omnico.
The serviced apartment sector will grow by 10 per cent this year with the opening of 1,276 new apartments across the UK and Ireland, according to the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP).
William Grant & Sons UK has announced the findings of its annual spirits and Champagne report, revealing current consumer trends in alcohol and seeing how this affects the way the industry should engage with its customers.
Hospitality and tourism businesses need to review their recruitment and retention strategies in order to tackle a skilled staff shortage in the sector, according to People 1st.
The ‘bleisure’ market was a key topic of conversation at the Serviced Apartment Summit 2014, with discussions centering around how serviced apartments could turn their business clients into leisure guests.
International visits to the UK were up 4 per cent in May (3.2m) compared to the same month last year, despite a decline in spend, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
A new report released by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) highlights how local councils can work to save British pubs by recognising their place in the community and blocking conversions from developers.
Figures just released by research consultancy Allegra Strategies show that high streets throughout the UK are gaining a welcome economic and social boost from the rise in both independent and branded coffee shops setting up there.
By Marc Charron, president, TripAdvisor for Business
Hospitality businesses have a big opportunity before them: The Social Traveller. From reading online travel reviews to sharing photos of hotels, travellers are increasingly social.
Cutting VAT on hotels and attractions would be a ‘win-win’ strategy for Britain – helping to stimulate the tourism industry, create additional jobs and generate a net gain for the Treasury, according to a new report.
A new study by global networking company NETGEAR shows that small and medium sized hospitality businesses are failing to understand the importance of WiFi to their guests, many of whom will not return for a second visit should the WiFi provided be unreliable...
The rise in popularity of serviced apartments is building up faster than the sector’s supply due to a lack of standardisation, according to an HVS report.
Edinburgh hotels are set to enjoy revenue growth on the back of sporting events, increased corporate bookings and additional flight routes to the city, according to a new report from HVS.
Customer demand for cashless payment is on the rise and independent hospitality businesses must start accepting credit and debit cards or risk losing out to the chains. Here David Maisey, managing director of card payment specialists Chip & PIN Solutions,...
The majority of hospitality workers on zero-hour contracts are regularly working 20 hours or more a week, suggesting improved confidence among operators, according to a new report from business advisors MHA.
Charity for the hospitality industry People 1st has released new research which shows that a mere 58 per cent of hospitality companies have a business plan, yet it also showed a link between planning and higher profits.
Independent hospitality businesses should ensure they offer a card payment option as British consumers increasingly see cashless payments as a decisive factor.
Boutique hotel design is no longer just about luxury, with Generation Y’s and young professionals looking for high-design properties that offer a lower price point with modern amenities and the right 'vibe'.
A review released by hospitality intelligence company HotStats has shown that while London hotel occupancy rates dropped in May, areas like the South East and Chester saw growth, and Glasgow came out on top with record occupancy.
TripAdvisor has just released its travel trends for British travellers this summer and results show that staycations are going to be popular, with UK cities taking 6 of the top 15 travel destination spots.
In the first part of our special feature, we look at how restaurant design is finally moving away from American-inspired industrial chic and reflect on the next big trends for 2014.
In the second part of our special feature on design, BigHospitality looks at how clever use of space and furniture can ensure a restaurant or bar delivers the right balance of aesthetics and efficiency.
In the fourth part of our special feature on design, we look at the changing trends in tableware and glassware, and offer some hints and tips for choosing the right products.
Despite a slowdown in the use of discounting by branded restaurants, experts believe this type of marketing activity is here to stay, albeit in a more personalised form.
Wine and spirits sales now make up 41.45 per cent of the value of all drinks sold in pubs, bars and restaurants, according to the latest Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) report.
