All news articles for April 2015

Staff at Yotels at Heathrow, Gatwick and Schiphol now clock on and off by simply placing the palm of their hand on a biometric reader

Yotel intalls biometric systems to record staff attendance

By Emma Eversham

Hotel group Yotel has installed automated biometric systems to record the attendance of staff at three of its airport hotels which it says will enable its general managers to better plan cover and improve the payroll process. 

Hospitality Openings: April 2015

Hospitality Openings: April 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month for hospitality with the launch of Steve Parle's Craft London, the Peers Dining Room in the House of Lords opening to the public and 17th century Stanbrook Abbey opening as a hotel.

Coffee shop Grind & Co turns into a cocktail bar at night.

TRENDS

Battle for non-traditional trading hours intensifies

By Mark Wingett

The battle for non-traditional trading hours among fast food, café, pub and restaurant operators is set to intensify during the coming year as more and more brands look to stretch their offer.

Rola Wala currently operates a permanent site in Leeds

Rola Wala plans London expansion

By Sophie Witts

Leeds-based Rola Wala is popping-up in London, and plans to open two permanent sites in the capital later this year.

Chains offering a wider variety of cuisine have expanded rapidly in the last five years

'Globalisation' of UK food scene drives chain operator growth

By Sophie Witts

The rise of street food and the ‘globalisation’ of the UK restaurant scene have led to the unbroken growth of chain operators over the last 17 years, according commercial property and real estate services advisors CBRE.

What you need to know about craft cider

What you need to know about craft cider

By Michelle Perrett

Like beer, cider is getting crafty. BigHospitality looks at what craft cider is all about and the opportunities it presents for pubs, restaurants and hotels. 

UK hotels say the power of OTA's needs to be challenged

UK hotels slam Booking.com over price fixing

By Sophie Witts

The UK B&B Association has branded Booking.com a ‘bully’ following a settlement with the Italian, French and Swedish authorities this week (21 April) which prevents hotels from offering a cheaper rate than the online travel agent through their own...

Diners want to see a greater variety of gluten-free dishes available

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Diners want more gluten-free options on menus

By Sophie Witts

Operators are at risk of alienating diners by failing to offer an adequate range of gluten-free menu options, according to research commissioned by Aviko in the run up to Coeliac Awareness Week (11-17 May).

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month for hospitality with Frankie & Benny's founder joining Bulldog Hotel Group, a host of young talent taking up positions at Lainston House and Shibden Mill Inn, as well as a new head chef at Bibendum.

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month for hospitality with Frankie & Benny's founder joining Bulldog Hotel Group, a host of young talent taking up positions at Lainston House and Shibden Mill Inn, as well as a new head chef at Bibendum.

How to successfully grow your own produce

How to successfully grow your own produce

By Emma Eversham

The kitchen garden is nothing new, but over the last few years more pub, restaurant and hotel owners have started growing their own produce to enable their business to run more sustainably and give them an interesting point of difference. 

Eight more hoteliers have now gained the Master Innholders title

Eight hoteliers become Master Innholders

By Emma Eversham

Bespoke chairman Robin Sheppard and Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester general manager Stephen Miles are among the eight hoteliers who have been awarded Master Innholder status this year. 

Shared Parental Leave is now available to all parents of children born or placed for adoption from 5th April this year

ASK THE EXPERTS

What you should know about Shared Parental Leave

By Tom Solesbury

Tom Solesbury, a solicitor at Hamlins LLP, gives advice to hospitality employers about the new rules on Shared Parental Leave which came into force earlier this month. 

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