Taking a break from your business to renovate and redecorate your restaurant is a big decision. While it can often bring about long-term success, there’s no denying that it can be expensive and stressful in the short term. If you’re planning to overhaul your restaurant, here are some of the factors you’ll need to consider […] More
Having worked in the hospitality business for a long time, I feel we often underappreciate quite how resilient – and adaptive – this industry is. In just the past couple of decades we have seen the hotel distribution model upended by the Online Travel Agents (OTAs); a major competitor arrive in the shape of Airbnb […] More
-Hospitality technology specialist focuses on the higher education sector -To exhibit at CUBO Winter conference In its mission to continue extending hospitality technology services to universities and colleges across the UK, Lolly has signed up with CUBO (College and University Business Officers). CUBO is the membership organisation for campus and commercial services professionals. Supporting over 900 […] More
École Ducasse and École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg (EHTL) are reinforcing their successful four-year collaboration by creating an ad hoc training course for students in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries. More
A special occasion calls for pulling out all the stops, especially when it comes to cakes and treats! If you haven’t yet stumbled across a gravity-defying cake on social media, prepare to have your mind blown… More
Restaurant from MasterChef: The Professionals winner to remain at InterContinental London Park Lane throughout 2023 Chef Alex Webb launched a restaurant residency at InterContinental London Park Lane on 6 October 2022. Following the restaurant’s hugely successful opening months, Alex Webb on Park Lane will now continue to enhance the Mayfair hotel’s culinary offering throughout 2023. More
You will be surprised to learn what ubiquitous items people leave behind in their hotel room safes. Generally, a secure place to leave your valuable possessions behind while sunbathing by the pool or eating out, hotel safes are like a treasure bounty for hotel staff that discovers the remnants of their guests. But one must […] More
New research reveals that friendships are the lifeblood of the sector Establishing a support network is vital in the hospitality sector, as friendships better teamwork (71%), reduce workplace stress (62%) and enhance customer service (46%) A vast majority (93%) of hospitality professionals would even stay longer in their role if they had a close friend […] More
World Cup and Black Friday combination expected to drive record footfall Shift Worker Sunday has been launched to recognise the contribution of hospitality workers Hospitality industry workers will collectively work 43% more hours this weekend compared to usual, according to analysis from leading shift work platform, Deputy. With Black Friday coinciding with Wales and England […] More
ICONIC CANADIAN BRAND OPENS 50TH DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT IN THE UK THIS WEEK, WITH A FURTHER 40 SITES TARGETED FOR 2023 Iconic Canadian QSR brand Tim Hortons® has announced the opening of its 50th drive-thru restaurant in Watford on 28th November, a milestone that will see the brand doubling its drive-thru estate in the UK in […] More
This winter, Edinburgh’s acclaimed food and drink scene is readying itself for the much-anticipated launch of the iconic Duck & Waffle restaurant. Marking the brand’s first UK venture outside of London, where its sky-high location, delicious food, cocktails and buzzy atmosphere has built up an enviable following over the years, Duck & Waffle will bring […] More
There are some jobs in life that our cars simply can’t cover. Whether it’s moving a larger quantity of materials than usual for a job, or finally getting rid of stock or the rubbish in your backroom you’ve had for ages, it just makes it so much easier. As such, you might be tempted to […] More