Warm weather and business travel drive hotel growth
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.
Archives for July 20, 2014
Recruitment: Making hospitality an attractive career option
With the continued growth of the hospitality sector, combined with the lowest unemployment rate since 2008, finding new recruits is set to become more and more challenging. So where can restaurants, hotels and pubs find potential candidates, and what can...
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings all-day brasserie and bar to open in Clerkenwell
The Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings will be opening in London’s Clerkenwell this September, offering a modern British take on Brasserie food.
William Grant & Sons UK launches Three Barrel Honey brandy
William Grant & Sons UK has launched Three Barrels Honey to build on the popularity of VSOP brandy.
Recruitment: Improving staff retention through training and incentives
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.
Qbic reveals UK expansion plans
Hotel pod specialist Qbic has revealed plans to open two new locations a year in the UK starting next year, after launching its first London venture last November.
IHG adds another three Holiday Inn Express hotels to UK portfolio
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed three Holiday Inn Express hotels in London, Leigh and Wigan to its UK portfolio
Training for staff retention: Jamie's Italian
Staff retention can be greatly improved by providing new recruits with the right training. BigHospitality visited a Jamie's Italian kitchen to find out more about the company's training programme.
Recruitment: A 5-step legal guide
Aside from the challenge of attracting, selecting and keeping the right candidates, recruitment brings a range of legal risks hospitality businesses should be aware of.
Recruitment: Selecting the right candidates
Once the challenge of attracting applicants has been overcome, hospitality recruiters find themselves with the task of selecting the right candidates for their brand - ultimately aiming for improved staff retention.