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Weekly hotel revpar up 3.3% in London but down 6.7% elsewhere

STR GlobalHotel revenue per available room (revpar) dropped by 6.7% in the regions but improved by 3.3% in London in the week ending 31 October 2009, according to figures from hospitality research company STR Global. Revpar at London hotels grew to £108.49, up from £105.05 in the equivalent week of 2008.
Posted: 18 November 2009 | 11:10

Foodservice Catering: Party On – US Food Trends

Platter of Arby's deli-style sandwiches Operators seek pockets of opportunity in catering, even as potential clients face drastically curtailed events budgets.
Posted: 17 November 2009 | 15:38

Fish Tacos: Sea Shells – US Food Trends

Blackened Fish TacosFrom West Coast favorite to cross-country crossover hit, fish tacos have the fresh flavors of Cal-Mex cuisine all wrapped up.
Posted: 16 November 2009 | 17:41

More Restaurants Favor Filtered Water – US Food Trends

Filtered water served in matching carafes and glassesTo charge or not to charge for house-filtered water? In a challenging economy, the answer isn't always clear.
Posted: 16 November 2009 | 17:30

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Hotelier of the Year 2009, Red Carnation's Jonathan RaggettStory of the week: Jonathan Raggett became the latest captain of industry to take the prestigious Hotelier of the Year title at the 2009 Hotel Cateys, which took place at the Lancaster London hotel last Friday, while fellow Hotel Cateys winner, the Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson...
Posted: 13 November 2009 | 17:16

Only half of London restaurants were profitable in October, says survey

Only 50% of London restaurants were making a profit in OctoberLondon’s restaurants are still feeling the pinch of the recession with only 50% of operators saying they are currently profitable, a survey has found. According to the monthly Restaurant Barometer, which is carried out by Business Link every month allowing restaurants to compare ...
Posted: 13 November 2009 | 12:12

Catering for kids

The children's menus at Beefeater are GM-free and offer healthy 'swap' choices and organic optionsChildren can hold a great deal of power when it comes to deciding where to take the family to eat. Rosalind Mullen reports on how the market is evolving.
Posted: 12 November 2009 | 16:24

Almost 75% of Brits plan to holiday in UK next year

The domestic tourism boom looks set to continue next yearAlmost three-quarters of UK consumers plan to take a holiday in England next year, research has revealed. In the TNS poll of more than 1,000 UK residents, commissioned by tourist board VisitEngland, 72% said they are likely to take a break in England in 2010.
Posted: 11 November 2009 | 12:00

Weekly revpar falls by 8.1% in the regions

STR GlobalHotel revenue per available room (revpar) dropped by 8.1% in the regions but edged ahead by 1.5% in London in the week ending 24 October 2009, according to figures from hospitality research company STR Global. Revpar at London hotels advanced to £112.09...
Posted: 11 November 2009 | 09:00

Infozone - the briefing: 06/11/2009

Higher pay awards confidence; employment rights unknown; and bad customer service deterrent.
Posted: 06 November 2009 | 12:33

Cost of a three-course meal rises by 6% in a year

The average cost of ordering a three-course meal has risen by 6% in the past year despite the stability of main course prices, according to research by food service analyst Horizons. According to its biannual Menurama study, the cost of starters and desserts in UK pubs, restaurants and hotels ...
Posted: 05 November 2009 | 08:00

Best Western benefits from continuing ‘staycations’

2009The summer staycation has extended into the autumn, according to latest occupancy figures from Best Western. As well as seeing increased leisure business during the summer months, the UK’s largest consortium of independently owned and managed hotels ...
Posted: 04 November 2009 | 12:00

Weekly hotel revpar slumps by 10.1% in the regions

STR GlobalHotel revenue per available room (revpar) dropped by 10.1% in the regions but rallied marginally by 0.3% in London in the week ending 17 October 2009, according to figures from hospitality research company STR Global. Revpar at London hotels advanced to £121.41...
Posted: 03 November 2009 | 14:48

Business travel predicted to rise in Europe in 2010

Business travel is set to rise in Europe next yearShort- and long-haul travel for top European business destinations is set to rise, according to Egencia, the business travel arm of travel website Expedia. Egencia’s 2010 Corporate Travel Forecast and Hotel Negotiability Index has forecast that companies will reinvest in meetings and conferences next year.
Posted: 03 November 2009 | 11:41

Green credentials are a high priority for hotel guests

The Premier Inn Tamworth, one of a new breed of green hotels, has cut energy use by 80% Green issues are a major consideration for consumers when choosing a hotel, according to new research. Almost a third (29%) of the 5,000 respondents in a survey by OnePoll commissioned by Samsung Electronics Europe, would choose an eco-friendly hotel if it was offered by an online booking system.
Posted: 03 November 2009 | 10:00

Discount vouchers a hit with diners, says report

La Tasca is one of the casual dining chains to use discount vouchers to drum up tradePromotional vouchers have proved a major success for high street operators, with three quarters of diners having cashed in on special deals in the last 12 months, according to research. The survey, by research company Grass Roots, was based on 260 mystery visits to the outlets ...
Posted: 03 November 2009 | 09:00

Pubs and bars try out new ideas to beat recession

Campsite at the Wheatsheaf in Low Lorton, Cockermouth, CumbriaPub and bar operators are diversifying their offer in increasingly unusual ways to combat the effects of the recession, research has revealed. In a poll of 60 members of industry body BII, 94% said they have tried out new ideas for their businesses in the last 12 months...
Posted: 02 November 2009 | 11:35

Bar staff run above average risk of death by drink or murder

Male bar staff run a higher than average risk of death by drink or murderMale and female publicans and bar workers and male caterers, cooks and kitchen porters all have an above average risk of dying from alcohol abuse. This was the key finding of a new study on occupational mortality in England and Wales during the 1990s, produced by Professor David Coggon ...
Posted: 02 November 2009 | 07:00

Planning ahead for recovery

InterContinental is relaunching 3,200 Holiday Inns worldwideKirk Kinsell, InterContinental Hotels Group's president for Europe, Middle East & Africa, explains why smart brands invest despite the slump in business demand. "In the toughest year on record, people are travelling less and looking for real value, driving room rates down...
Posted: 30 October 2009 | 10:00

Recession has made us more efficient, say small firms

Caterersearch NewsThe majority of small hotel and catering operators believe the recession has made their business more efficient, research has revealed. In the survey of nearly 150 hotels and caterers by Barclays Local Business, 64% said the tough economic climate has made them more efficient...
Posted: 30 October 2009 | 08:00

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