Tourism and hospitality is one of the world’s most important industries – worth around $9.5 trillion in 2023, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) – and most dynamic, making it a fascinating subject for academics like myself to pursue. At Les Roches, it is our duty to keep our students up to speed with […] More
The distribution agreement will enable Kopparberg growth in the UK, particularly in on-trade venues The addition of Kopparberg supports BBG’s ambition to continue offering consumers a diversified portfolio, particularly in the Super Premium segment Budweiser Brewing Group, a proud part of AB InBev, and Kopparberg today announced an agreement for Budweiser Brewing Group to […] More
Leading interior and exterior planting business phs Greenleaf has added an eco-friendly moss Christmas tree to its festive range – ideal for businesses looking for a more sustainable way to celebrate this year. The innovative Christmoss Tree™ is handmade in the UK and uses only natural, biodegradable materials, including a sustainably harvested wood tree structure […] More
Sommet Education, a leading worldwide player in hospitality education boasting a community of 10,000 students and 60,000 influential alumni worldwide, has launched its Foundation, a significant milestone aimed at supporting employment challenges within the hospitality sector. The Foundation will concentrate on tackling the sector’s employment challenges by focusing on two levers of action: offering scholarships […] More
The latest insolvency figures for England and Wales show a 17% decrease in all company insolvencies in March 2024 compared with the month prior, yet figures remain much higher than seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oliver Collinge, Director at restructuring and insolvency firm, PKF Littlejohn, says that despite the fall in numbers the corporate failure rate […] More
London, 24th April 2024 – Violife Professional – the food service arm of Upfield – has today announced a brand-new partnership with MasterChef: The Professionals winner Alex Webb. The collaboration will show professional chefs and operators just how easy it is to swap dairy for plant-based alternatives, without sacrificing on taste or performance Combining classical French training […] More
Philip King FCICM, former Small Business Commissioner and advisor to PKF Littlejohn Advisory, believes a ‘back to basics’ approach would help many businesses overcome the late-payment challenge. Businesses across all sectors are under pressure. One only has to look at the number of failures in the hospitality industry to know this to be the case. […] More
Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ, will be exhibiting at the 2024 Food and Drink Expo, from the 29 April to 1 May, to showcase how its zero-cost charge point installation solution supports businesses within the retail and hospitality sectors, and what commercial benefits EV infrastructure can deliver. Believ’s end-to-end, fully funded solution […] More
Sommet Education, an international leader in hospitality management education, has unveiled a new step in its strategic digital expansion initiative. Focused on elevating executive and lifelong learning, the group has introduced a range of innovative online executive certificates to meet professionals’ evolving needs and enhance their expertise across diverse industries, which are available through Glion […] More
Senior executives from Kew Green Hotels, the Charge Point Operator (CPO) PoGo Charge and ChargeSafe gathered at the Holiday Inn Birmingham in Chapel Lane for the launch of the initial phase of up to 40 new charging hubs set to be installed at hotels across the UK, enhancing public charging availability and accessibility. PoGo Charge’s […] More
Hokodo, the B2B eCommerce Association, OroCommerce and Greenwood Consulting have released a joint report that explores the habits and e-commerce expectations of business buyers. The report found that 93% of F&B B2B buyers surveyed make their purchases via online platforms. Of this, 69% make over half of all their purchases online and 98% said they […] More
Hospitality may be the ‘happiness industry’, but if you are a hotel owner or operator it is a serious business, with staff, suppliers and lenders who must be paid on time, as well as investors/shareholders who must be rewarded. Get the sums badly wrong and you will quickly go out of business. That is why […] More