The Competition and Markets Authority is facing pressure to ban rate parity agreements set by online booking sites following the French Government’s decision to outlaw the terms last week (10 July).
Stuart Darlington, partner real estate at Michael Simkins LLP and author of A Tenant’s Practical Guide to Commercial Leases, talks through the steps operators should follow when acquiring a commercial lease.
The number of single-cover reservations has risen by 110 per cent in the last two-years, according to a study by online restaurant reservations group OpenTable.
Britain’s eating out sector experienced an unexpected dip in June with consumers dining out infrequently and spending less money, according to Horizons' latest report.
Summer can be a lucrative time of year for pubs, restaurants and hotels, but the warm weather can also bring issues with food waste when left out for too long.
Chef King Senathit has been serving his unique twist on vegan food from #CookDaily at Boxpark in Shoreditch since March and is on a mission to prove that vegan food doesn't have to be boring.
Hotels that have become increasingly reliant on bookings from online travel agents (OTAs) might soon be forced to work with two main companies with limited options for negotiating on commissions, a report from HVS has warned.
Chancellor George Osborne has been criticised by the hospitality industry for failing to consult with the sector over the introduction of a compulsory Living Wage.
Robin and Sarah Gill's Clapham restaurant The Dairy serves 900 plates a night and hosts dinners that finish at 7am, Restaurant magazine's Joe Lutrario looks at how it became such a cult hit.
Introducing a compulsory Living Wage will have a 'considerable impact' on the hospitality industry, trade bodies have warned with employers facing higher wage bills and greater administration.
A new ad campaign by industry charity Hospitality Action is aiming to highlight the range of issues hospitality workers can face by using images of renowned chefs in trouble.
An unwillingness to compromise on the quality of its ingredients and the authenticity of its cooking has seen premium Spanish restaurant group Ibèrica make the transition from the capital to the regions with a successful new restaurant launch in Manchester.
Premium wines are continuing to buck the trend of overall declining wine sales in restaurants, pubs and gastropubs, with the sector experiencing double digit sales growth year-on-year.
The Dalmeny Resort Hotel in St Annes, Lancashire, is to undergo a £2.5m refurbishment as part of a drive to increase leisure, corporate and events bookings.
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has acquired the 41-strong Las Iguanas restaurant chain from private equity firm Bowmark Capital in a deal thought to be worth between £80m and £90m.
The Ledbury restaurant has been named the best restaurant in London after topping London’s All In One Ultimate Restaurant list for the fourth year in a row.
Last week's heatwave helped boost interest in hotels in the UK's most popular seaside resorts according to new data from hotel comparison site Trivago which saw searches increase by up to 64 per cent.
Chef Marcus Wareing, Busaba Eathai and Las Iguanas are among those supporting a new campaign to offer a wider variety of healthy options on children’s menus.
American private equity group Lone Star has created a new 89-site UK hotel group under the brand Amaris Hospitality, which it estimates will be valued at £2bn over the next few years.
In the second video in our In Operation with... series we visit the Covent Garden branch of La Tasca to find out more about the workings of the Spanish restaurant group.
Jason Lark, managing director of data marketing company Celerity gives three quick and easy tips on achieving a Single Customer View (SCV) which can help in better understanding of your customers and their habits.
The family behind Michelin-starred Indian restaurants Gymkhana and Trishna are launching a third site inspired by the roadside shacks of southern India and Sri Lanka in October.
Restaurant brands should make better use of data obtained through loyalty schemes such as cards and apps to create deals targeted to customer preferences.
Fine-dining chefs and restaurateurs are making continued moves to make their offerings more relaxed and informal as the world of gastronomy shifts towards 'a new era of casual dining'.
The Expedia Group has joined Booking.com in amending its rate parity agreements to allow European hotels to offer lower prices through other online booking sites.
Lucy Townsend runs Michelin Pub of the Year 2014 The Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge, Hampshire alongside her outside catering company Wilds, launched earlier this year.
Following the National Restaurant Awards 2015, online restaurant booking provider OpenTable has revealed its Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants in the UK.
Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group restaurant brand, is to open 40 new sites by 2017, with openings lined up in Orpington, Chichester, Burton and Hemel Hempstead among others.