Daily news, insight and opinion from the world of restaurants
Malmaison Leeds was a big winner at the inaugural Conference and Hospitality Show Awards last night (30 April) after being voted best overall venue by booking agents.
Consumers are increasingly being influenced by each other rather than travel companies, with more than half (59 per cent) citing online reviews as their 'main influence' when booking hotels and holidays, according to new research from Deloitte.
SMALL TALK
Following the launch of the first James Martin Kitchen in Stansted Airport, the celebrity chef spoke to BigHospitality and other media about the challenges of opening airside and taking the concept to the high street.
The number of consumers booking short term micro-stays in London hotels has risen by 55 per cent in the last month, according to ByHours.com.