All news articles for October 2015

Families are eating out together more frequently than they did five years ago. Photo: Thinkstock

75% of families eating out in restaurants more regularly

By Emma Eversham

Three quarters (75 per cent) of families are choosing to eat out together in restaurants more frequently than they were five years ago, according to a report commissioned by French restaurant chain Le Bistrot Pierre.

Behind the scenes at Foxlow

In Operation with...Foxlow

By Emma Eversham

Hawksmoor co-founder Will Beckett talks to BigHospitality about the company's recently launched neighbourhood restaurant offering Foxlow and the ethos behind it for our fifth In Operation with... video. 

K+K Hotels sold to US investors

K+K Hotels sold to US investors

By Sophie Witts

A portfolio of 10 four-star hotels in major European cities has been sold to a joint venture between Goldman Sachs and US-based Highgate Hotels.

Leon secures £11.5m funding towards expansion

Leon secures £11.5m funding towards expansion

By James Wallin

Healthy fast-­food concept Leon has secured a funding package worth £11.5m from HSBC, BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Allegra Foodservice has reported.

The Royal York Hotel undergoes renovation

The Royal York Hotel undergoes renovation

By Liam Garrahan

York-based hotel, The Royal York, is undergoing a multi-million pound renovation that aims to restore the property to its original glory while adding destination restaurant and bar concepts.

Treasury urged to avoid cuts to VisitBritain

Treasury urged to avoid cuts to VisitBritain

By Sophie Witts

The Treasury is facing pressure to recognise the importance of the UK’s national tourist boards amid fears their budgets could be slashed in the Autumn Statement next month.

How hotels can remain compliant following CMA ruling on OTA rate parity

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How hotels can remain compliant following CMA ruling on OTA rate parity

By Charles Livingstone

Following last month's decision by the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) to close its investigations into rate parity agreements between hotels and online travel agents (OTAs), Charles Livingstone, a partner at law firm Brodies LLP, gives his top...

Le Bab to open in Soho

Le Bab to open in Soho

By Liam Garrahan

Le Bab, a new restaurant which aims to drive a 'kebab renaissance' in the capital is set to open in London's Soho early next year. 

BHA calls for new law on tipping and service charges

BHA calls for new law on tipping and service charges

By Liam Garrahan

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has called for the Government to take action against restaurants and hotels who do not disclose how tips and service charges are distributed among staff by bringing in a new law that ensures total transparency...

Ricky Kapoor of The Edinburgh Collection welcomes plans to build two luxury hotels in Edinburgh, including the 'ribbon' hotel (pictured here)

Edinburgh hotelier welcomes city’s luxury hotel plans

By Emma Eversham

Ricky Kapoor, commercial director of hotel company The Edinburgh Hotel Collection says he welcomes plans for two new ‘controversial’ luxury hotels in the Scottish capital because it will create more diversity within the city’s hotel market.

TripAdvisor unveil analytics dashboard

TripAdvisor unveil analytics dashboard

By Liam Garrahan

TripAdvisor has launched an analytics dashboard for all hospitality businesses registered on its site, allowing them to track trends and create their own competitor sets.

Hotel dining isn’t dead, it’s just tricky

Hotel dining isn’t dead, it’s just tricky

By Emma Eversham

Food and beverage (F&B) remains a tricky area for hotels to manage and make profitable, but can work if operators are prepared to give it a greater focus and be flexible in their approach independent hoteliers have agreed.

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