January sees the launch of a series of exciting BII road-show events across the country to assist both member and non-member licensees develop their businesses. The new ‘50 4 50’ events will highlight innovation and offer practical advice to support ...

There are now almost 18,000 rooms under development, making London the busiest capital of Europe for hotel development according to a new study. The study, “The Europe hotel development pipeline” comprises 890 hotels totalling 141,558 rooms, and the Under Contract ...

Eleven contenders will compete for the coveted Junior Chef of Wales title and a fantastic prize when two regional heats are held next month. The bi-annual hunt for Wales’ culinary stars of the future begins with the North Wales heat ...

The 2 million people in the UK who live with food allergies will be able to buy food and eat out with more confidence because of new EU rules which came into effect Saturday 13 December 2014. FSA research carried ...

A 2% cut in duty on wine and spirits would give Chancellor George Osborne a £1.5 billion boost to the public finances in 2015, new industry analysis by EY has today revealed. The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) and ...

Barclays Bank is suing accountancy firm Grant Thornton for declaring that Von Essen Hotels’ finances were robust just months before the chain collapsed, according to The Sunday Telegraph. According to court documents, quoted by the newspaper, Barclays has brought a ...

Food and drink entrepreneurs can learn how to get their brand to stand out from the crowd at a new event in February. Organised by industry trade-body Food and Drink Federation (FDF), ‘Grow Your Business’ is aimed at both established ...

When it comes to sharing news, views and information about your restaurant, hotel or hospitality business or drumming up publicity, a good story is only half the battle. The other half is getting it out there. Building up and engaging ...

An event held at one of Bristol’s leading four-star hotels raised just over £6,000 for the West Country Crimestoppers independent charity. The annual Christmas dinner took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on Redcliffe Way, where 163 people enjoyed ...

BBPA Chairman Jonathan Neame has told MPs that the pub industry recognises that Clause 42 in the Small Business Bill (MRO) is here to stay, and called on Parliament to work with the industry to maximise business confidence in the ...