Hospitality Businesses

Rise in hospitality businesses targeted by 'fake' online reviews

30-Nov-2017 By Sophie Witts

Online review sites are facing renewed pressure to tackle fake reviews with 85% of hospitality businesses claiming to have fallen victim to the practice.

Do catering colleges need to work more closely with restaurants?

29-Nov-2017 By Sophie Witts

A disconnect between catering colleges and professional kitchens is contributing to thousands of young chefs leaving the restaurant industry, a new study has warned.

‘Staycation’ trend gives hospitality businesses a boost

24-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

UK hospitality businesses are predicted to see a boost in profits this summer due to an increasing number of Britons opting for ‘staycations’, according to new research from VoucherCodes.co.uk.

Finding finance in hospitality: New alternatives

02-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

So, you’ve been turned away from the bank, run out of deep-pocketed friends and family and aren’t keen on giving away an equity stake in your company. Is all hope of securing finance to develop or expand your business lost? No. There are still plenty...

Hospitable Heatwave: UK hospitality businesses boosted by hot weather

19-Jul-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Several hospitality businesses from across the UK have reported increased bookings and sales as a result of the recent spell of hot weather but with soaring temperatures set to continue restaurants, hotels and pubs have also been warned to make sure their...

Scotland’s £1m food and drink boost provides ‘golden opportunity’ to showcase Scottish hospitality

07-Sep-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The injection of one million pounds of Scottish Government money into food and drink firms has been welcomed by hospitality industry bodies and businesses as the nation gears up for a series of showcase events in 2014.

Diamond Jubilee boost to hospitality businesses but hotels face a challenge

21-May-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The upcoming Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations may provide a boost to hospitality businesses of a similar scale to the one enjoyed during the Royal Wedding last year but hotels may face a challenge to fill rooms, according to Priceaterhouse Coopers...

VisitBritain calls on hospitality businesses to ‘Share Your GREAT Britain’

06-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Hospitality businesses are being urged to make use of a free online toolkit from VisitBritain that allows users to participate in, and benefit from the ‘GREAT Britain – You’re Invited’ 2012 campaign.

People 1st receive funding boost to spark economic growth for hospitality businesses

02-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Hospitality businesses have been boosted by the news that People 1st has secured £6.8m from the Employer Investment Fund in a bid to reduce youth unemployment, increase professionalism and ultimately achieve economic growth for the industry.

2012 Olympics: Hospitality businesses urged to plan ahead with new TfL travel hotspot information

01-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Hospitality businesses are being warned to plan ahead for the huge logistical challenge posed by the 2012 Olympics, following the release of detailed hotspot information from Transport for London (TfL).

One in five hospitality businesses encounter pest problem

09-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Almost one in five hospitality businesses have encountered a pest problem in the past year, with a lack of effective cleaning and maintenance cited as the main cause for attracting rats, mice and ants.

UK hospitality industry ‘won’t be ready’ for 2012 Olympics

26-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The majority of consumers believe the UK hospitality industry ‘won’t be ready’ to welcome visitors for the London 2012 Olympics.