As independent businesses across the UK countdown to Small Business Saturday on 7 December, successful hospitality entrepreneur Sarah Willingham has given her top tips for smaller operators to stay profitable during the festive period and beyond.
Hospitality businesses have reason to cheer after today's Autumn Statement, with industry bodies unanimously welcoming a package of measures on business rates and the removal of employers’ national insurance contributions for young people.
Hilton Worldwide has announced plans to open a 206-bedroom hotel under its flagship brand Hilton Hotels & Resorts alongside the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
The high street is still the preferred place for consumers to eat out and visit coffee shops, new research has shown, despite the growth in restaurant activity in out-of-town locations.
"Britain's economic plan is working," proclaimed George Osborne in his Autumn Statement earlier today as the Chancellor pledged to support 'the hard-working values' of the nation's high street restaurants, cafés and pubs.
Restaurant and café brands have scored highly in a list of the top 50 high street brands for customer satisfaction with Wagamama taking the number one spot overall.
The Beannchor Group, which opened live music venue The Dirty Onion and chicken restaurant Yard Bird in Belfast last week, said the business was already proving a success, with director Conall Wolsey stating it had been 'the most financially successful...
Key opportunities that could ‘change the face of tourism’ in England over the next decade have been highlighted in a new report released today by national tourist board VisitEngland.
A new way of delivering hot and cold beverages is being introduced for foodservice and hospitality operators this autumn, offering an all-natural-flavoured alternative to fruit teas and cordials in a no-waste format.