Support Rainbow Migration with a Pint at The George IV
The George IV in Chiswick will be partnering up with Rainbow Migration – a charity that provides emotional and practical support to members of the…
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Travel Industry Shows Resilience in Face of Cost-of-Living Crisis
New research from world-leading hospitality group, Accor, has found that Britons are still prioritising travel despite the cost-of-living crisis facing many families. On average, consumers…
Read more...Hospitality Rising Scoops Prestigious Award For Best Customer Engagement And Experience
Leaders behind the biggest hospitality recruitment initiative in the UK, Hospitality Rising, are celebrating after being named winners of the highly coveted Marketing Society Best…
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Crafty Ayr Cocktail Connoisseur Crowned New Iron Bartender Winner
A crafty cocktail connoisseur from Ayr has been crowned this year’s Buzzworks Iron Bartender at an annual competition held by the leading hospitality group in…
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Craft Guild Of Chefs Reveals National Chef Of The Year Semi-Finalists After ‘Exceptional’ Standard Of Entries
Following an outstanding standard and number of entries for the National Chef of the Year, the judges have whittled entries down to just 40 semi-finalists….
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Spend Across The Hospitality Sector Buoyed By Price Increases While Number Of Visits Falls
Increased prices across the hospitality sector drive year-on-year spend increases despite the number of visits taking a hit for many, as customers look to curb…
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Hospitality Hit As Foodservice Prices Rise By More Than A Third In Two Years
Year-on-year inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index increased again to 21.6% in May—only just below the record high of 22.9% of…
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Quality British Food is Key To Menu Success says Lynx Purchasing
High quality produce with a focus on the best of British is a key opportunity for hospitality businesses to thrive beyond the cost-of-living crisis, says…
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Star Pubs & Bars Invests £6.8m In External Makeovers
HEINEKEN-owned Star Pubs & Bars is investing £6.8m in developing premium outdoor areas and revamping pub exteriors in 2023, benefitting 220 pubs. The investment leverages…
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Barclays Release Hospitality & Leisure Sector Report
A new report released by Barclays today has revealed the latest trends in customer and operator behaviour in the Hospitality & Leisure sector. Key highlights…
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Spiralling Food Costs Highlight Hospitality’s Continuing Profitablity Challenge
Ongoing hikes in food and drinks prices are piling the pressure on hospitality operators as supply chain fragility continues to hit the industry hard. A…
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Popular Community Pub Reopens with New Licensee Following £180,000 Transformation
The Plume of Feathers in Little Wymondley, Hitchin reopened on Saturday 10th June following an investment of £180,00 from community pub company, Admiral Taverns. The…
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Bumper Bank Holidays Help Hospitality to 5.6% growth in May
Britain’s restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved an eighth consecutive month of year-on-year sales growth in May 2023, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker shows….
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Consumers Prioritising Direct Restaurant Bookings Over Third-Party Marketplaces
As restaurants work harder than ever to maintain guest relationships amid the cost-of-living crisis, new research from guest experience and retention platform SevenRooms reveals that…
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Steel Keg Association Announces 2023 Keg Champions In Celebration Of World Refill Day
The Steel Keg Association (SKA) is honouring the inaugural 2023 Keg Champions for UK today, World Refill Day, in celebration of pubs, bars, breweries and…
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