Hotels losing out on search engine advertising
Hotels could be missing out on direct bookings as a significant portion of trademark brand advertising on search engines is taken by online travel agencies (OTAs), according to research by BrandVerity.
Archives for November 12, 2014
Strong London economy boosts October restaurant and pub sales
The UK’s pub and restaurant groups enjoyed a sales boost in October with like-for-like sales up 2.2 per cent nationally, mostly driven by the strong London market.
London top in Europe for hotel investment
Senior figures in hospitality ranked London as the preferred European city for hotel investment, according to a new survey by Deloitte.
VQ 24-hour diner plans roll-out
24-hour café and diner VQ will expand throughout London and the rest of the UK since securing new funding after its rebrand.
Ask the Experts
Don’t fall at the festive hurdle – how restaurants can keep standards high
Christmas is an important time for restaurants, which are under pressure to deliver a festive experience that will live long in the memory for the right reasons. Jason Burnett, technical director at Cristal International Standards offers some top tips to...
IHG dismisses shareholder call to reconsider £6bn takeover
Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) will not go back on its decision to reject a £6bn takeover bid received last May, despite a shareholder’s call to reconsider.