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Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Previous | Next Fairtrade Coffee Consumers IncreaseEthically sourced products are in demand - and that includes coffee. Forbes Mutch reports Property Hot Spot: LeedsHas the pub and restaurant scene in the northern city begun to overheat? Where to next? United Kingdom (for reference) Size: Twice the size of New York State in the USA Population, 2005: 59 million Real projected growth for 2005: 2.5% Per capita GDP, adjusted for purchasing power: 14,400 ($27,700) Economy: The UK, a leading trading power and financial centre, is one of the quartet of trillion-dollar economies of Western Europe. GDP growth slipped in 2001-03 as the global downturn, the high value of the pound, and the bursting of the "new economy" bubble hurt manufacturing and exports. Still, the economy is one of the strongest in Europe; inflation, interest rates, and unemployment remain low. Thailand Size: About the same size as France Population, 2005: 63 million Real projected growth for 2005: 6.4% Per capita GDP, adjusted for purchasing power: 3,850 ($7,400) Economy: Thailand has recovered from the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis and was one of eastern Asia's best performers in 2002. Increased co Edinburgh restaurants reject congestion chargeEdinburgh's restaurant and bar operators are celebrating today, after hearing that the city's residents have voted overwhelmingly against the introduction of a congestion charge. Flood water covers tiny island in the MaldivesArmando Kraenzlin is general manager of the Four Seasons Kuda Hurra in the Maldives The waves struck when we were 100ft under waterLiam Lambert is general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London. He was holidaying with his family in the Maldives when the tsunami struck Six-minute warning as massive wave claims lives of guests and staff"Structures can easily be rebuilt," says Goran Aleksandrovski, general manager of Accor's Sofitel Magic Lagoon Resort & Spa, "but people cannot" Carlisle floods hit hotels and restaurantsHotels and restaurants in Carlisle were today clearing up after the weekend’s floods and storms. Over to youShould restaurants stop using caviar, in order to protect future supplies? Boscastle hotelier tells of escapeA hotelier in Boscastle had a lucky escape when flash floods devastated the picturesque north Cornish village this week.
De Vere tackles Scots midge menaceThey are the bane of all tourists to the west of Scotland at this time of year - and hotel chain De Vere is rolling up its sleeves to tackle midges at its £50m time-share resort on the banks of Loch Lomond. Freedom from fliesCome summer, flies tend to be a nuisance for alfresco diners and a health and safety issue in your kitchen. Fast-food code cuts down on street litterThe Government has hailed the pilot of the fast-food code of practice as a huge success after it led to a 20% reduction in fast-food street litter. Why business travellers prefer budget lodging, and the latest hospitality news in briefA round-up of the latest news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: why 1/3 of business travellers opt for budget accommodation, how the Pelican Group is taking a more environmentally-friendly approach, and a possible name change for Euro Disney... Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Previous | Next |
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