All news articles for November 30, 2012

Tiger Tiger operator Novus Leisure has posted a strong set of financial results which include a 32 per cent jump in food sales within the last year

Novus Leisure reports 32% growth in food sales

By Peter Ruddick

Premium bar and restaurant operator Novus Leisure has reported a strong set of financial results for the last year with big jumps in both sales and earnings while food sales have seen a 32 per cent improvement.

In its public house sector report, Fleurets has said the industry is currently in a very 'positive environment' despite the impact on pub of taxation

UK pubs: 'Bad news is behind us', says Fleurets

By Peter Ruddick

Leisure property firm Fleurets has said the positives for the future of the pub industry outweigh the negatives as the company predicts the sector will continue to recover from the recession with large property deals expected to surface next year.

LobbyFriend claims to be the first ever social network platform dedicated to the real-time needs of guests

LobbyFriend: The 'hotel social network' coming to the UK

By Luke Nicholls

In-room entertainment systems supplier Quadriga has signed a distribution agreement with LobbyFriend – a private temporary social network for hotels, enabling them to communicate with guests during their stay.

Emmanuel Landre Le Gavroche

Emmanuel Landre: Career Profile

By Emma Eversham

Le Gavroche's Emmanuel Landre had some big shoes to fill when he took over from Silvano Giraldin as the restaurant's general manager in 2008, but the Frenchman said he learnt well from the 'master of service' and is helping to steer...