There is a popular saying in business that ‘volume is vanity, profit is sanity’. Swap ‘revenue’ for ‘volume’ and the expression rings equally true for hospitality. As hoteliers, we are in the business of delivering profit; and sitting at the centre of this effort should be the revenue manager and his or her team. I […] More
Les Roches, one of the world’s leading hospitality management institutions, is launching a new specialised program in sports tourism, the Master’s in Sports Management and Events, starting in September 2024. The global sports tourism industry was valued at $323,420 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $1,803,704 billion by 2030, according to the international […] More
The campaign calls on London restaurants to participate and add optional donations to customers’ bills to help those most in need. The Felix Project, London’s largest food rescue charity, has today launched its Restaurants Feed London campaign, which is calling on restaurants across the capital to add an optional £1 donation onto customers’ bills to […] More
The International BarLady Competition competition will take place in Athens this March. THE UK Bartenders Guild will be sending one of its top UK female bartenders to compete against the best in the world in the International BarLady competition this March. The competitor will be selected to represent the nation in the competition, which […] More
Les Roches, one of the most prestigious hospitality management and luxury tourism schools in the world, has announced its Open Days for the first semester of 2024 with the aim of introducing its educational model and new programs to all candidates interested in obtaining a degree and building a successful career in tourism and hospitality […] More
École Ducasse, a network of schools dedicated to the transmission of outstanding French expertise and excellence in culinary and pastry arts, has announced a partnership with Hectar, a pioneer in the development of new sustainable agricultural models and firmly committed to regenerative agriculture that prioritises soil conservation. In June 2024, École Ducasse and Hectar will […] More
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate throughout the remainder of 2024. The family-owned independent business, which marked its 160th anniversary last year, will begin the investment programme with a refurbishment of its award-winning pub and boutique hotel, The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s […] More
The Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport Hotel has opened its doors to showcase the first phase of an impressive £8million refurbishment to its public spaces and 299 bedrooms. There is nothing ‘plane’ about this airport hotel’s vibrant new open lobby with a sparkling new bar and wide range of colourful seating options in this bright and […] More
A brand new British & American steak and cocktail restaurant coming soon Franklin & Baines is inspired by well-known former Clapham residents, US founding father Benjamin Franklin and Sir Frank Baines, architect of the MI5 building. Franklin & Baines is the brainchild of restauranteur Olivier Cohen, owner of award-winning south London French steak restaurant Bordelaise, […] More
Oakman Group Plc (“Oakman”) announces that it has filed accounts for the financial year ending 2 July 2023. Over this period, sales rose by over 6% from £54.4m to £57.8m and EBITDA was £1.8m. Oakman also reports a strong end to the first half of financial year 2023/24 with sales over the Christmas trading period showing […] More
With 2023 already consigned to history as the year of tourism recovery, the hospitality industry, starting in 2024, now finds itself facing a scenario where actors who began making waves a few years ago are now consolidating their positions. This year, we will witness a significant transformation in how the sector connects with its guests […] More
The hospitality industry accounted for 12% of administrations in 2023 – the third highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 1,641 businesses, 190 of which came from the hospitality industry, filed for administration last year – marking a 22% increase compared to 2022 and […] More