Sustainability Report Shows Drinks Sector ‘Considerably Behind’
The drinks industry is lagging behind other business sectors in its approach to sustainability, according to a new report published this week. The report commissioned…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Diners Appetite For Feedback Opportunities Increases
Research from mystery guest review specialists HGEM has revealed that while online reviews remain a valuable tool for operators with 87% of consumers making diner…
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St Austell Brewery Acquires Two Iconic Devon Hotels
St Austell Brewery has announced the acquisition of two hotels in Devon, as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its pubs, inns and hotels…
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Colin Looks Forward To Judging World’s Best Chefs At Culinary Olympics
A proud Welshman will be one of the judges running the rule over the world’s best chefs at the IKA/Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart from February…
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With A Month To Go Until #Budget2020, WSTA Uses British Gin Success As Rallying Cry
The latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs show that British gin sales abroad, in 2019, were worth £672 million – up 9% on the…
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Funding Boost Gives Pubs Good Cheer
The Government’s Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced renewed support for Pub is The Hub’s work with a £500,000 funding boost. This additional funding will…
Read more...Valentine’s Day: Tipping Habits Revealed For Brits Going On Dates
Love is set to tip the scales in hospitality workers’ favour this Valentine’s Day, as research reveals the secrets of how we tip more when…
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Feed It Back Statistics Reveals Increase In Reviews During Dry January
The latest data by customer feedback and online reputation specialists Feed It Back has revealed that the number of reviews referencing Dry January this year…
Read more...7 In 10 Consumer Businesses Confident Of A Successful Brexit Deal
More than 70 per cent of consumer-facing businesses are confident that the Government can broker a Brexit trade deal that protects their interests, according to…
Read more...Leisure Spending Grows By 6.8% In January As Brits Fill Up On Food
Consumer spending grew 3.9 per cent year-on-year in January, marking a distinct uplift from the low levels of growth seen in 2019. Consumers are feeling…
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Liverpool Restaurants’ Booking Policy Reduces “No-Show”
A Liverpool restaurant once struggling with the bane restaurateur, ‘no-shows’, has seen a big difference since changing its booking policy. No-shows and cancellations are some…
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Newquay’s Hotel Bristol Team Delighted To Bring Home The Trophy
Iconic Newquay hotel, the Hotel Bristol, a fifth generation, family run establishment has recently won the coveted ‘Most Improved Hotel’ award at Best Western’s 42nd…
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Hove Pub To Remain Open After Hosting Coronavirus Customer
A Hove pub which was visited by a person diagnosed with coronavirus says it is opening as usual. The businessman, who is believed to have…
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Iconic Liverpool Pub ‘The Phil’ Gets New Grade I Listed Status
A landmark Liverpool pub has become the first Victorian purpose-built English pub to be given Grade I listed status. The famous Philharmonic Dining Rooms, known…
Read more...Coronavirus- 80% Of Chinese Hotel Rooms Empty
Preliminary data and analysis from STR has revealed that a hotel occupancy decline of 75% in Mainland China from 14-26 January 2020. Performance during the…
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