London Olympics
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Upmarket caterer Searcys is celebrating £150m of new business as well as the sponsorship of Olympic hopeful Dai Greene. The four contracts - Blenheim Palace; the Royal College of General Practitioners; the Army and Navy Club and London Southend Airport - will all be operational in 2012.
Posted: 13 September 2011 | 12:26
Over the coming weeks we'll introduce the three operators that we'll be following as part of our Profiting from 2012 Business Tracker programme. First we look at the Nothe Tavern in Weymouth, where James and Caroline Parsons are getting in shape for the sailing. James Stagg reports
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 13:16
Simon Hulstone, head chef at the Michelin-starred Elephant in Torquay, Devon, has been selected to create the London 2012 Olympic menu for British Airways...
Posted: 31 August 2011 | 16:07
Hotels are beginning to sell rooms for more than double their normal July and August rates for the duration of the London 2012 Olympics. With fewer than 50 weeks to go before the start of the sporting spectacular, hotels in and around the capital are beginning to publish their prices for rooms...
Posted: 25 August 2011 | 12:43
The countdown is well and truly under way. There are less than 50 weeks to go to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, when hospitality businesses across the country can expect to be busier than ever.
Posted: 25 August 2011 | 12:24
In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...
How James and Caroline Parsons at the Nothe Tavern in Weymouth are preparing for the spike in trade that next year's Olympic sailing events will bring...
Posted: 24 August 2011 | 17:06
"Business as usual" is the message being put out by the UK's official bodies in the aftermath of the worst riots in recent memory, and even hospitality operators seem quietly confident. Mark Di-Toro, spokesperson for VisitBritain...
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 14:58
The London riots have damaged the capital's business reputation and highlighted the threat of civil disorder during the Olympics next year, according to a new report released today. A poll of 134 London firms conducted by ComRes for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Posted: 11 August 2011 | 11:52
Smart Hospitality and Angela Hartnett have struck Olympic gold in the second round, with a contract to cater at the Olympic Hospitality Centre (OHC). The OHC will be a temporary hospitality facility for London 2012...
Posted: 04 August 2011 | 14:16
To make a success of next year's Olympics we have to offer gold-standard customer service, says Brian Wisdom, chief executive of People 1st
Posted: 04 August 2011 | 12:16
In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine... Are you missing out on a £100m market?... The people behind the Hard Rock Cafe's success... The Olympics: are you in training?...
Posted: 29 July 2011 | 14:29
Nearly four million extra Brits are expected to stay in the UK next summer to experience the 2012 London Olympics, according to a new survey. The research, conducted by accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which questioned more than 2,000 UK...
Posted: 27 July 2011 | 15:31
Holiday Inn is set to fly in 100 international staff to work in the Olympic Village to make athletes feel more at home during the 2012 games. The Olympics' official hotel provider announced the move today. Staff will be recruited from Holiday Inns and other hotels within InterContinental Hotels Group around the world.
Posted: 26 July 2011 | 12:29
Two in three Brits are expected to watch the London 2012 Olympics in the pub if they fail to secure tickets, according to a recent poll. The survey of 1,000 people by pubco Orchid Group found that...
Posted: 26 July 2011 | 10:44
Fast food operator McDonald's is to open its biggest ever restaurant at the Olympic Park in east London. The group will open a two-storey, 3,000sq m outlet in the heart of the development, with capacity for 1,500 diners...
Posted: 21 July 2011 | 11:54
The Royal Wedding proved a popular draw for overseas visitors to the UK, who flocked in at increased numbers during the last quarter, VisitBritain has announced....
Posted: 14 July 2011 | 12:49
With the Olympics and Paralympics to be held next year, it is a good time to think about breakfast offerings for the 200-plus countries attending - as not everyone may want a full English. John Porter reports
Posted: 08 July 2011 | 16:25
Inbound tourism in 2012 is suffering due to overpriced rooms. JacTravel chief executive Mario Bodini says operators must price for the long term
Posted: 08 July 2011 | 14:15
A topping out ceremony has been held for two of the hotels closest to the Olympic Park in Stratford. The 188-bedroom Holiday Inn London Stratford City will open in time for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games...
Posted: 27 June 2011 | 11:44
The Paralympic Games present the perfect opportunity for Britain to show that it's open for all. Making your business accessible may seem daunting, but simple steps can improve the experience for everyone. Nick Huber explains
Posted: 16 June 2011 | 18:17
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