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Middle East's first female only hotel launches and other international news

World newsThe Middle-East’s first women only hotel, the Luthan Hotel and Spa, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Posted: 31 March 2008 | 12:02

Make sure your business is WEEE compliant

refrigerator waste“We have now entered the second compliance period for the UK WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment) Regulations and still some confusion remains amongst caterers and hoteliers.
Posted: 19 March 2008 | 12:52

Hotels and restaurants ignorant of waste legislation

dumped refrigeratorThe hotel and restaurant sectors are among the most ignorant when it comes to legislation surrounding the disposal of electronic waste.
Posted: 13 February 2008 | 10:33

Eco-friendly restaurant the Waterhouse opens

The Waterhouse restaurantEco-friendly restaurateurs Arthur Potts Dawson and Jamie Grainger-Smith have opened their second site, the Waterhouse in east London, today.
Posted: 11 February 2008 | 15:34

FSA to review fish advice to address sustainability

fishThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) is planning to review its advice on eating fish to address growing concern about the sustainability of certain fish stocks.
Posted: 06 February 2008 | 13:00

Hospitality operators are ignoring sustainability issues

applesHigh-street hospitality operators are “way off the pace” compared to food retailers on promoting ethics and sustainability, experts have warned.
Posted: 31 January 2008 | 14:38

Sustainability at Hotelympia

Sustainability continues to be a buzzword in the hospitality industry which is why Hotelympia is this year launching The Sustainable Futures Seminar Programme.
Posted: 25 January 2008 | 10:57

The Cavendish wins Considerate Hotelier award

Cavendish hotel, London The Cavendish hotel in London has been crowned the Considerate Hotelier of the Year.
Posted: 21 January 2008 | 18:00

Raymond Blanc and Tom Aikens join forces with Greenpeace

Raymond Blanc and Tom Aikens will be joining forces with Greenpeace to urge chefs to use sustainable seafood in their menus with the launch of a new campaign at the end of January.
Posted: 18 January 2008 | 13:23

UK diners care more about locally sourced than organic food

chickens in a fieldConsumers are more concerned about reducing their carbon footprint and place more value on locally-sourced produce than organic food, a new survey has found.
Posted: 16 January 2008 | 13:00

Better flavour nature's way

Michel Roux JnrHospitality operators should be prepared to pay that little bit extra for biodynamic produce to improve both sustainability and the quality of their food offering, according to Michel Roux Jnr
Posted: 14 January 2008 | 10:00

BHA to showcase local suppliers initiative

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) is hosting a conference next month to showcase Salsa, an initiative set up to help local suppliers sell their goods nationally.
Posted: 27 December 2007 | 09:00

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

Chris DruceCaterer this week kicked off its drink and drugs awareness campaign to highlight the true cost of dependency within the industry.
Posted: 07 December 2007 | 14:45

Premier Inn goes green with greywater system

Premier Inn has become one of the first hotel chains to install an environmentally friendly greywater recovery system, at their newest hotel in Doncaster.
Posted: 05 December 2007 | 08:00

Punch considers £5b bid for Mitchells & Butlers – For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

Weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Compass to reveal contract coup and profit surge; Wagamama delays flotation; GM cultivation could be banned in Europe; and more...
Posted: 26 November 2007 | 10:44

Adnams scoops National Business Award

Adnams, the East Anglian brewer and pub operator was the only hospitality victor award at last night’s National Business Awards, winning the corporate social responsibility award.
Posted: 14 November 2007 | 16:00

Industry not prepared to pay to be green

World Stage At TussaudsEvents organisers are concerned about the environment but not prepared to pay to be green, new research has revealed.
Posted: 12 November 2007 | 11:28

Green report puts industry on notice

The UN Geo 4 reportHospitality operators have been urged to adopt more sustainable practices after a report by the UN warned that fundamental problems with the global environment will lead to serious food shortages and a strain on natural resources.
Posted: 08 November 2007 | 13:33

Thistle signs fair-trade coffee deal

Rainforest Alliance-certified logoThistle Hotels is to sell only sustainable coffee throughout its estate, despite it increasing costs by 15%.
Posted: 06 November 2007 | 15:24

Envirowise: Water top tips

Water top tipsThis list gives some simple actions which can minimise the amount of water you use in your business.
Posted: 05 November 2007 | 00:00

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20th July 2008