Environmental issues

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Simpson's-in-the-Strand fights to clear its name

Simpson's-in-the-Strand frontHistoric London restaurant Simpson’s-in-the-Strand is fighting to clear its name following a food poisoning incident last year.
Posted: 17 February 2006 | 15:40

Hospitality needs to do more to keep rising energy costs in check

chefs cooking in kitchenNine out of 10 hospitality businesses expect energy costs to rise by up to 30% this year, yet only half have environmental policies to help mitigate the added expense, an exclusive Caterer survey can reveal.
Posted: 16 February 2006 | 10:06

CSR: hotel groups must reap what they sow

Corporate social responsibility policies shouldn't be an excuse for international groups to pay lip service to populist environmental ideals. Rosalind Mullen reports
Posted: 16 February 2006 | 00:00

BHA: Unite to fight high energy bills

Hoteliers and restaurateurs must join together to combat rocketing energy bills, according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA).
Posted: 03 February 2006 | 14:47

Environmentally friendly hotels awarded

Considerate and environmentally friendly hoteliers were recognised during the Master Innholders General Manager’s Conference at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in London yesterday.
Posted: 18 January 2006 | 14:45

Caviar to become past luxury

Photograph of caviarCaviar is set to become a luxury of the past due to the thriving trade in illegal sales, charity WWF warned today.
Posted: 15 December 2005 | 00:01

Public at risk from food poisioning due to EHO shortages

kitchenAn acute shortage of environmental health officers (EHOs) is putting the public at risk from food poisoning in restaurants and other catering outlets.
Posted: 07 November 2005 | 16:05

EU to impose tougher refrigeration regulations

Food businesses are facing tough new refrigeration regulations from the European Union.
Posted: 24 May 2005 | 15:44

Industry fears more red tape in crackdown on overfishing

Issue 190505 pg 6Restaurants, hotels and pubs will be tackling yet more red tape in the future thanks to a move by the Government to control the fish market and prevent overfishing.
Posted: 19 May 2005 | 11:26

Property Hotspot: Bristol

Every operator wants to open in the South-west, but are there any sites?
Posted: 01 May 2005 | 00:00

Fairtrade Coffee Consumers Increase

Ethically sourced products are in demand - and that includes coffee. Forbes Mutch reports
Posted: 01 May 2005 | 00:00

Property Hot Spot: Leeds

Has the pub and restaurant scene in the northern city begun to overheat?
Posted: 01 April 2005 | 00:00

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
Posted: 01 April 2005 | 00:00

Edinburgh restaurants reject congestion charge

Edinburgh'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.
Posted: 22 February 2005 | 17:30

Flood water covers tiny island in the Maldives

Armando Kraenzlin is general manager of the Four Seasons Kuda Hurra in the Maldives
Posted: 31 January 2005 | 16:36

The waves struck when we were 100ft under water

Liam Lambert is general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London. He was holidaying with his family in the Maldives when the tsunami struck
Posted: 31 January 2005 | 16:33

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"
Posted: 31 January 2005 | 15:42

Carlisle floods hit hotels and restaurants

Hotels and restaurants in Carlisle were today clearing up after the weekend’s floods and storms.
Posted: 10 January 2005 | 12:53

Over to you

Should restaurants stop using caviar, in order to protect future supplies?
Posted: 01 December 2004 | 17:48

Boscastle hotelier tells of escape

A hotelier in Boscastle had a lucky escape when flash floods devastated the picturesque north Cornish village this week.
Posted: 18 August 2004 | 10:59

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