Hospitality staff clock up 28 hours overtime at Christmas 12-Dec-2016 By Emma Eversham Hospitality staff will work an average of 28 hours overtime this Christmas according to the results of a survey into festive work habits.
Why tea is a major sales opportunity for restaurants 12-Dec-2016 By Sophie Witts Speciality teas could provide a major profit area for restaurants, hotels and pubs with a new study valuing the market at £3.4bn.
Golf resort Whittlebury Park acquires Whittlebury Hall hotel 12-Dec-2016 By Emma Eversham Northamptonshire-based golf and camping resort, Whittlebury Park has acquired Whittlebury Hall hotel to allow both businesses to operate as one.
AB InBev to open craft beer bar in London 12-Dec-2016 By Sophie Witts Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev is to open its first food-led bar in London based on the US beer brand Goose Island.
Fewer pubs going insolvent, says finance firm 12-Dec-2016 By Emma Eversham The number of pubs going through insolvency in the last year has fallen by 7 per cent to 480 according to specialist lender Ortus Secured Finance.
ASK THE EXPERTS Eight ways to boost direct bookings to hotel websites 12-Dec-2016 By Tom Beasley Tom Beasley, founder and CEO of Wired Media gives advice to hoteliers looking to boost direct bookings through their own websites and includes design tricks to help increase direct enquiries.