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OpenTable app launches 'lickable' food pictures

01-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

Online restaurant reservations provider OpenTable has unveiled new 'lickable' technology which allows diners to taste dishes from their favourite restaurants.

Confusion surrounds 'craft' term when applied to drinks, report finds

16-Mar-2016 By Emma Eversham

Confusion still surrounds the term 'craft' when applied to drinks despite more people drinking independently brewed beers than ever before.

Restaurant names 2016 Chefs’ Choice Awards winners

06-Jan-2016 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurant magazine has announced the results of its annual Chefs’ Choice Awards, which throw a spotlight on the hospitality sector’s best products, suppliers, brands and equipment.

McDonald's to pilot premium burger range

04-Nov-2015 By Emma Eversham

McDonald's is to pilot a range of premium beef burgers which it has created in consultation with a team of chefs, including those working in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Votes open for Chefs' Choice Awards 2016

02-Nov-2015 By Joe Lutrario

Chefs are being urged to vote for their favourite products in the Chefs' Choice Awards 2016 for the chance to win a meal in a top restaurant.

Michelin-starred restaurant delivery service to launch

30-Jul-2015 By Emma Eversham

A new service delivering food and wine direct from London's Michelin-starred restaurants will launch in London in September. 

What's on at Imbibe Live 2015

16-Jun-2015 By Emma Eversham

Imbibe Live, the annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade is back. Here's our round-up of what's on at this year's show.

Yotel intalls biometric systems to record staff attendance

30-Apr-2015 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. 

IHG adopts 'revolutionary' cloud-based community model for hotel reservations

29-Apr-2015 By Emma Eversham

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is working with travel technology company Amadeus on the development of a new cloud-based reservation system that it says will 'revolutionise the technological foundations of the global hospitality industry'. 

What you need to know about craft cider

28-Apr-2015 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. 

Triptease launches widget to help hoteliers boost direct bookings

16-Apr-2015 By Emma Eversham

Travel start-up Triptease says the launch of its new Price Check widget is helping hotels battle the power of OTAs because it can boost the number of direct bookings they receive. 

Smart-meter saves hospitality industry £1m in food waste

23-Mar-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

A smart-meter that helps chefs measure and manage food waste has saved hospitality caterers an estimated combined total of £1m, the manufacturer has claimed.

IFE 2015 Preview: 23 British chefs to demonstrate culinary expertise

18-Mar-2015 By Emma Eversham

Alyn Williams, Adam Smith and Alan Bird are among the 23 British chefs demonstrating their skills and providing inspiration to others at this year's International Food and Drink Event (IFE).

Starwood Hotels partner with Uber to launch mobile loyalty scheme

27-Feb-2015 By Sophie Witts

Starwood Hotels and Resorts have launched a new digital partnership with Uber.

Hotel guests offered chance to go on a 'digital detox' with new service

25-Feb-2015 By Emma Eversham

While hotels are being urged to embrace technology and find ways to connect better with guests via their smartphones and tablets, a new service is bucking the trend and encouraging hotel guests to have a 'digital detox' by giving up their devices...