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Government losing millions in beer tax payments despite hikes in duty

Sales of pints of beer continue to declineThe Government received £174m less beer tax in the first nine months of 2009, compared to the same period last year, despite huge hikes in the duty that were designed to bring in more revenue, research reveals today. The latest UK Quarterly Beer Barometer, published by ...
Posted: 29 October 2009 | 09:52

Hotel revpar falls by 7.7% in the regions

STR GlobalHotel revenue per available room (revpar) dropped by 4.1% in London and by 7.7% in the provinces in the week ending 10 October 2009, according to figures from hospitality research company STR Global. Revpar at London hotels declined to £107.37, down from £111.93 in the equivalent week of 2008.
Posted: 29 October 2009 | 08:00

‘Optional’ charges are alienating restaurant customers, says report

Waitresses face a rougher ride from disgruntled dinersLocal restaurants and chain operators are alienating customers with policies such as automatically adding service charge to the bill and charging for bread that was not asked for, experts have warned. In a survey of 2,000 consumers by online reservation provider Livebookings...
Posted: 28 October 2009 | 07:00

Pub licence reviews and extended opening hours on the rise

More pubs are extending their hours and their offerThere has been a marked increase in the number of licensed operators extending their opening hours and entertainment offering, but licence reviews are also on the rise, Government figures reveal. The 2009 Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Licensing statistics show that 77,100 licences ...
Posted: 26 October 2009 | 11:54

TRI HotStats: monthly European hotel figures

London was the most profitable city for hotels in AugustHotel profitability declined across nine of the 10 European cities monitored in the Europe HotStats survey in August 2009, following more robust signs of recovery in July.
Posted: 20 October 2009 | 16:13

Alcohol consumption falls by fastest rate in 60 years

pints on the tableAlcohol consumption in the UK is falling at the fastest rate for more than 60 years, research has found. Figures from HM Revenue & Customs have revealed that the amount of alcohol consumed in the UK fell by more than 8%...
Posted: 19 October 2009 | 12:50

Coffee shop market grows despite recession

Costa CoffeeThe European branded coffee shop market has grown at a rate of 9% this year, despite the recession, according to new research from analyst firm Allegra Strategies. The Project Café9 Europe report revealed that the European branded coffee shop market is now made up of more than 9,300 outlets. The UK is by far the largest branded coffee chain market with 3,864 outlets.
Posted: 19 October 2009 | 12:16

Weekly hotel revpar rises in London but falls elsewhere

STR GlobalHotel revenue per available room (revpar) rose by 2.5% in London but dropped by 12.3% in the provinces in the week ending 26 September 2009, according to figures from hospitality research company STR Global. London hotels lifted revpar to £116.98, up from £114.08 ...
Posted: 14 October 2009 | 12:00

Weekly hotel revpar drops by 12.3% in the provinces

STR GlobalHotel revenue per available room (revpar) fell by 4.6% in London and by 12.3% in the provinces in the week ending 19 September 2009, according to figures from hospitality research company STR Global. London revpar dropped to £112.65, down from £118.07 in the equivalent week of 2008.
Posted: 07 October 2009 | 07:00

Caterers benefit from ‘stealth spending’ on corporate hospitality

Big show-off hospitality events are out of favour - but clients are spending in smaller waysCorporate hospitality is booming despite the recession, claims a corporate cookery venue. Venturi’s Table has released results showing an uptake in its services since the economic downturn, a surge it attributes to “a new 'undercover' approach to corporate hospitality.”
Posted: 06 October 2009 | 14:37

Whitbread and IHG unlikely to see recovery before late 2010

Premier Inn bedroomWhitbread and InterContinental Hotels Group have been warned their performance is unlikely to recover before late 2010. According to finance industry advisor, Fitch Solutions, in its latest update on global liquidity, despite early signs of stabilisation in hotel occupancy rates, operating profit ...
Posted: 06 October 2009 | 10:19

Small hotels benefit from staycations and Euro-visitors

The Good Hotel Guide 2010Small owner-operated hotels have had a busy year – boosted by British travellers choosing to holiday at home and an increase in European visitors - according to a survey conducted by The Good Hotel Guide 2010. Half of the 50 hotels questioned for the survey reported an excellent year, with a similar number saying they had a good year and only two seeing below average bookings. The average number of rooms of the hotels surveyed was 16.
Posted: 05 October 2009 | 14:23

Real Ale can offer a “lifeline” for operators during the recession

Cask ale hand pumps (Source: John White)Real Ale is the only beer to show sales growth in the past year in an otherwise declining beer market, a new report has revealed. The Cask Report – published today - showed that cask ale’s share of the on-trade market rose by a modest 1% in the first half of 2009 to 13.5% - up from 11% in 2007.
Posted: 05 October 2009 | 13:24

UNWTO detects signs of recovery in international tourism

The decline in international tourist arrivals worldwide is decliningTourism is beginning to show signs of recovery following the combined effects of the world economic crisis and the global outbreak of swine flu, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. The number of international tourist arrivals worldwide in July declined by 4%, which is a relative
Posted: 05 October 2009 | 12:22

First glimmers of hope for hotel recovery, says analyst firm

The Barcelo Cardiff Angel: Cardiff hotels saw occupancy falls decrease in AugustThe hotel industry is beginning to see the first signs of recovery with figures for August revealing a slowdown in market decline, according to analyst firm MKG Hospitality. Occupancy rate in August reached nearly 72%, MKG’s figures reveal. Although this still represents a decrease of ...
Posted: 02 October 2009 | 15:42

Average price for a pub pint in the south of England tops £3

Surrey drinkers pay up to £3.01 for a pint of beer, 61p more than in the West MidlandsThe cost of a pint of beer is now higher in the Surrey commuter belt than in London pubs. Drinkers in parts of the south now have to pay £3.01 for a pub pint compared to £2.90 in London’s pubs and bars. Fiona Stapley, joint-editor of the Good Pub Guide 2010, said: “There is more disposable income ...
Posted: 01 October 2009 | 12:30

Sea Stars: Shrimp and Crab – US Food Trends

Sea food pockets of king crab and chopped tiger shrimpChefs conjure up new dishes and preserve old favorites to satisfy cravings for shrimp and crab.
Posted: 30 September 2009 | 16:03

Egg Timer – US Food Trends

Gado-Gado salad with spicy peanut dressingGlobal accents and novel presentations can help noontime egg dishes stand out.
Posted: 30 September 2009 | 15:38

Rice Bowls: One-Dish Meals - US Food Trends

Fiery Bottom BBQ Pork Rice BowlIngredient-packed rice bowls offer customers a complete, convenient meal, deep flavor profiles and value all in one hearty, tasty package.
Posted: 30 September 2009 | 15:35

In a Pickle – US Food Trends

PicklesWhen a bumper crop of tomatoes, beets and cucumbers arrives at the back door, much of the bounty finds its way onto the menu. What to do with the extra? Many resourceful chefs, including Michael McDonald, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson and Danielle Custer, turn to pickling.
Posted: 30 September 2009 | 15:29

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