Despite price hikes in nearly two thirds of hotels in international destinations, nearly three quarters of hotels in the UK have seen prices drop in the first six months of 2012.
Simon Rogan has revealed he is to take over the running of his local pub - The Pig & Whistle in Cartmel - which is located within walking distance of his flagship restaurant L'Enclume and sister venue Rogan & Company.
Following the completion of the first phase of development, Clarenco now plans to open 52 new bedroom suites in Stanbrook Abbey by autumn of next year as part of ambitious plans for the former monastery and the entire portfolio of hotels and exclusive...
The injection of one million pounds of Scottish Government money into food and drink firms has been welcomed by hospitality industry bodies and businesses as the nation gears up for a series of showcase events in 2014.
French chocolate maker Valrhona has created, developed and launched Dulcey - a product described as the world's first blonde chocolate which it says is perfect for moulding or making ganache.
Gideon Joffe, the 32-year-old son of Giraffe founders Russel and Juliette Joffe opened his first restaurant – MonkeyNuts – in Crouch End, North London nine years ago. The restaurateur went on to open Chez Bob in Belsize Park seven years later and he will...
Hugh Robertson has been promoted to the role of Minister for Sport and Tourism within the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and will now be the main contact in Government for the hospitality and tourism industries following the departure...
Independent, luxury and boutique hoteliers will be able to attend the first UK trade event dedicated to the top-end hotel market next month with the launch of the Independent Hotel Show.
Small business owners in the hospitality industry refused lending by the banks are being urged to make use of the appeals process after it was revealed that almost half of all small businesses have had loan applications rejected in the last two years.
Prime Minister David Cameron is set to announce a deregulation of planning laws which will allow businesses to extend their premises without the need for planning permission.
Jonathan Kaye, chief executive of the Prezzo restaurant group, has told BigHospitality an increasing percentage of its future openings will be under the Chimichanga Mexican restaurant brand.
Moyallon guanciale, an un-smoked, dry-cured pig's cheek popular in Italian cooking, produced by Northern Ireland-based butcher Hannan Meats has been named Supreme Champion in the Great Taste 2012 awards.
John Penrose has stood down from his position as Tourism and Heritage Minister following David Cameron's decision to reduce the size of the Culture, Media and Sports department (DCMS) after the London 2012 Olympics.
Chefs and restaurant managers, including Marcus Wareing, Will Holland, Fred Sirieix and Michele Caggianese are among those who will be entering the boxing ring later this month in a bid to raise money for industry charitable programme Galvin's Chance.
Nottingham’s retail and leisure complex The Cornerhouse is set to welcome the 13th and 14th businesses to its food and beverage portfolio with the openings of Turtle Bay and Red Hot World Buffet restaurants.
The Middle East is becoming one of the fastest growing markets for the London hotel sector, with research from Hilton Worldwide revealing that one in four guests at London Hilton Park Lane come from the region.
Masala World, one of the world's most respected Indian restaurant groups, has scrapped its UK expansion plans and shifted its focus to overseas because current immigration legislation prevents it from employing skilled Indian chefs.
Ruth Hinks, owner of Edinburgh chocolate shop and patisserie school Cocoa Blacks, has been named UK Chocolate Master 2012 following a gruelling three-day final in London.
London hoteliers have questioned the assertion from the Government and tourism agencies that the hospitality industry will see a boost in trade from the Olympics in the next two years as hotels begin to assess the impact of the Games.
Andrew Marler, the businessman behind the refurb and launch of the Shepherd's Bush Empire and several pub businesses, has opened Baroque Café Bar & Grill; the second venue in his Hertfordshire-based Heritage Inns company.
Pub groups Greene King and Spirit Pub Company have admitted that the London 2012 Olympics disrupted summer trade, but the poor weather has not been a dampener on business as both firms have reported an increase in sales.
The hottest trends in the drinks industry, from premium flavoured vodkas to small batch gins, new wine brands to recent developments in the world of coffee, is the focus of the September issue of Restaurant magazine.
Hotel operator Rezidor, part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has announced it has set a target of reducing energy consumption by 25 per cent across all its venues by 2016.
The 2013 edition of The Good Pub Guide has named The Cock in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire its Pub of the Year in a year that has seen less complaints made about service than ever before and a more positive outlook from publicans.
Dr Oetker Foodservice has refreshed its range of icings, marzipan and coverings for caterers and hospitality buyers looking to take advantage of the growing popularity of cakes and baking as a result of the Royal Wedding and The Great British Bake Off...
Gideon Joffe, the restaurateur son of Giraffe founders Russel and Juliette Joffe, has unveiled plans to open his latest concept, a casual-dining chicken restaurant in Muswell Hill, north London.
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has announced it plans to sell its stake in The British Larder business and return to the acquisition trail following the purchase of former Berni Inn venue the Crown & Thistle in Abingdon-on-Thames.
Denmark-born chef Christoffer Hruskova, who won the North Road Restaurant its first Michelin star 10 months after it opened, has announced he has left the venue and is no longer involved in the business after a disagreement with co-owner Viviane Lorans.
Premium disposables manufacturer Huhtamaki has launched a new range of 'contemporary' paper food containers for caterers looking to improve the presentation of their food to go ranges.
In July, during the build-up to the London 2012 Olympics, hotels in London suffered a drop in occupancy of 10.2 per cent as a result of a fall in demand from leisure and tour group visitors but the city still led the way among major cities in Europe.
