Franchising On The Up As Hotel Chains Seek Further European Expansion, Says HVS
Franchising as a means of expansion is gaining popularity across Europe’s hotel sector as the big brands seek to move into new markets to drive…
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Stonegate Pub Company To Buy EI Group For £1.3bn
Pub group Stonegate operators chains including Slug & Lettuce, has announced it is to purchase the Ei Pub Group for almost £1.3bn, a deal expected…
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Iconic Photo Collection Becomes Star Attraction At Sheffield Bar
A West Street bar has been hand-picked as the new permanent home for arguably the finest collection of rock’n’roll photography anywhere in Sheffield. The exhibition…
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CAMRA Is On The Hunt For The Nation’s Best-Looking Pubs
Entries are now being sought for CAMRA’s prestigious Pub Design Awards. Anyone can submit a pub into the competition – as long as it has a…
Read more...Former Workers At Jamie Oliver’s UK Restaurants Sue Over Redundancy
Over 70 former employees of Jamie Oliver’s failed restaurant chain are planning to sue the group for up to £1 million, alleging that the redundancy…
Read more...BBPA Responds To Michael Gove’s Comments On An ‘All-In’ Deposit Return Scheme
The British Beer & Pub Association has today responded to comments made by Michael Gove, Secretary of State for the Environment, calling for an ‘all-in’…
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The Headland Raises £1,000 For Hospitality Action
The Headland in Newquay, Cornwall, has raised £1,000 for Hospitality Action, a charity which supports hospitality workers who experience adversity. A charitable event held on…
Read more...Online Reviewers Read Nine Reviews Before Deciding Where To Eat, Drink Or Stay
TripAdvisor has announced the results of a study which uncovers how significantly reviews influence booking decisions. The global study, conducted in partnership with Ipsos MORI,…
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Businesses And Customers Join Forces To Oppose Late-Night Tax In London
Local businesses, residents and customers in Southwark have joined forces to oppose the introduction of a late-night levy. UKHospitality and local businesses have gathered signatures…
Read more...Spirits Category ‘Booming’ And Shows No Signs Of Slowing
Spirits producers across the UK are gearing up to dramatically increase production over the next 12 months amid signs that the boom in UK spirits…
Read more...Dusk ‘Til Dawn Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2019 UKHospitality Dusk ‘til Dawn Awards, honouring the best in the UK’s late-night hospitality sector. Nominations can now be…
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Belvar And Moxy Set To Raise Thousands For Charity
Belvar, the Management company responsible for all UK Moxy hotels, has launched a year-long fundraising initiative for Hospitality Action charity. 7 Moxy Captains and their…
Read more...SIBA ‘Brewer Of The Year Award’ & ‘Independent Craft Beer Bar’ To Make Debut At Guild Awards
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have today announced their partnership with the British Guild of Beer Writers for their annual awards. SIBA will sponsor…
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Chef Sacked Following Bullying Incident
A chef has lost his job at a luxury spa following an incident where hot butter was poured down a work colleagues’ trousers. Chef Nathan…
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Replica Sandcastle Hotel Washes Up On The Shores Of Skegness
Premier Inn celebrates opening of 800th hotel with sand-crafted hotel Premier Inn has today celebrated the opening of its milestone 800th hotel in Skegness with…
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