“Many businesses still mistakenly believe that they have to make a choice between being sustainable and reducing their business costs,” says Jason Smith, Managing Director of phs Wastekit, which supports businesses with sustainable waste management solutions and equipment. “They don’t understand that by prioritising sustainable waste management processes, they will not only divert waste from […] More
Faced with an under-performing property, hotel owners tend to jump straight to the ‘tactical’ in their response: an ad campaign, a promotion, attending trade fairs, that sort of thing. Many see it as the fun part of the job and it can provide a sugar rush to trading performance. Very often, however, the returns are […] More
Businesses are being warned against using cheap, plastic living walls that could invalidate their building insurance and pose a fire risk. phs Greenleaf says that it is seeing an increasing number of businesses buying low-cost replica living walls online as a way to add more aesthetic appeal to their buildings. However, many of these plastic […] More
Despite the UK’s less-than-perfect reputation when it comes to its food, we have food and drink festivals happening around the country practically every weekend. These festivals offer countless opportunities to try local produce, regional specialities, and delectable cuisine from all around the world – right on our own doorstep. So, here are some of the […] More
Falling business energy market prices could help thousands of cash-strapped hospitality businesses to revive their operation, according to a new report by commercial energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities. The report indicates that adopting a flexible procurement strategy for business energy could help power a hospitality revival, as gas and power prices return […] More
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