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Lords to vote on ban on irresponsible drink promotions

pint of beerThe House of Lords is set to vote on the introduction of a series of new regulations for licensed operators, which will see a ban on "irresponsible" drink promotions, on Monday. The six "mandatory conditions" which are effectively additions to the Licensing Act 2003...
Posted: 12 March 2010 | 12:33

Alain Ducasse and Joel Robuchon lead initiative to promote French cuisine

Alain Ducasse: leading a fight-back for the world reputation of French cuisineA dozen of France's most renowned chefs, led by Alain Ducasse and Joël Robuchon, have joined forces to set up 'Cuisine de France,’ an initiative designed to increase the standing of French cuisine in the world. "There's a prejudicial gap between the reality of French cuisine and its image...
Posted: 09 March 2010 | 14:09

Hilton is still the top hospitality brand but Michelin falls off the list

Hilton: still the leading brand in hospitalityHotel groups continue to lead the way for hospitality in the latest UK Business Superbrands list, with Hilton ranked highest against its closest rivals Marriott and Sheraton.The UK Business Superbrands 2009 honours the strongest business-to-business brands in the UK.
Posted: 09 March 2010 | 10:30

Government urged to clarify new licensing code

The Government has been urged to clarify its proposed changes to the new mandatory code for licensed operators after concerns were raised they would be overly burdensome. Among the Mandatory Licensing Conditions, which are effectively additions to the Licensing Act 2003, are a ban...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 12:03

Bar Boosters programme offers S&N licensees new ways to make money

Matthew Woodward with a selection of Bar BoostersS&N Pub Company (S&NPC) licensees are being offered the chance to sell dry cleaning, flowers, groceries and party planning through their pubs, as part of a new scheme to boost profits. The new S&NPC's programme, known as Bar Boosters, has seen the company link up with suppliers...
Posted: 26 February 2010 | 11:10

Marriott seeks Twitter users’ reviews of its revamped hotels

TwitterMarriott Hotels is recruiting celebrities and other Twitter users to provide the company with feedback on its recent £120m refurbishment programme.The campaign has invited users of Twitter to review the refurbished hotels by communicating their thoughts and experiences live ...
Posted: 23 February 2010 | 10:42

Letters: 19/02/10

Letter of the week: Room to improve these vital feedback systems. Other topics covered in this week's batch of readers' letters include: TripAdvisor has to take control; don't let your utility bills run up; and how to be part of British Tourism Week.
Posted: 19 February 2010 | 15:29

Bribery Bill could hobble corporate hospitality, warn legal experts - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

The weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Compass cuts sales decline and buys Canadian firm; Scottish hotelier to launch country’s first home-grown commercial wine; PizzaExpress named as Britain’s most valuable casual dining brand and more...
Posted: 08 February 2010 | 10:07

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

School Meals Matter campaign logoStory of the week: Caterer and Hotelkeeper launched a campaign this week to gain a commitment from the incoming Government to support the school meals service and continue investment in the wellbeing of the nation’s children. In other news, chef and food campaigner Rob Rees ...
Posted: 05 February 2010 | 14:29

Hoteliers angered by TripAdvisor’s dirty list

TripAdvisor: its online reviews have sparked alarm among hoteliersThe hotel industry is to urge the EU Commission to rethink the rules on online hotel reviews after a TripAdvisor list of the 10 “dirtiest” hotels in the UK sparked anger among hoteliers. Hotels that featured in the list claimed they had already seen cancellations and were concerned about the effect...
Posted: 04 February 2010 | 11:25

InterContinental beefs up loyalty programme in response to Hilton move

IHG Priority Club RewardsThe InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has responded to the recent increase in Hilton HHonours’ hotel rewards rates by offering consumers a chance to gain back their “lost” loyalty points. IHG say that the increases in Hilton HHonours’ hotel rewards rates effectively devalue their members’ points...
Posted: 04 February 2010 | 10:57

Independent brewers put £40,000 behind cask ale promotion

National Cask Ale WeekThe Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is backing this year's National Cask Ale Week with £40,000 support package to help promote cask ales. The package includes promotional packs, worth £30 each, which will be given to the first 1,000 pubs on SIBA's Direct Delivery Scheme (DDS) to apply.
Posted: 01 February 2010 | 10:30

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

El Bulli: to close for two yearsStory of the week: Spanish celebrity chef Ferran Adrià dominated the news this week with the announcement at Madrid Fusion that he is to close his three-Michelin-starred restaurant El Bulli for two years. Still on the theme of iconic chefs, French patissier-chocolatier Pierre Herme...
Posted: 29 January 2010 | 16:01

Greene King campaign targets the older woman (or SWAG)

Greene King SWAG posterGreene King's tenanted Pub Partners division has launched a new campaign to encourage more pubs to attract more women aged 35 and above to visit pubs. Pub Partners has asked fifty of its female licensees to assess what it offers at its pubs for the 'SWAG' (Sassy, Wise and Grown Up) market ...
Posted: 27 January 2010 | 16:27

Greene King launches iPhone app for cask ale lovers

Cask ale lovers will be able to brew their own beer virtually thanks to a new free iPhone app from Greene King called iBrew. The app allows users to choose a mix of hops, barley, water and yeast, before shaking the device to create a pint. The programme also allows beer enthusiasts...
Posted: 12 January 2010 | 14:47

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

Cars stranded in snowStory of the week: It’s been the longest cold spell in 30 years, and Caterer reports on a number of hotels that have provided solace for motorists stranded by the heavy snowfall. Hotels reported buoyant bookings over Christmas and New Year and a year-on-year improvement in business...
Posted: 08 January 2010 | 15:27

How to open a restaurant successfully

Chilango: an example of a highly successful launchThere's more behind the success of a new restaurant than just opening the doors and providing good food. Tom Vaughan looks at different strategies for success.
Posted: 08 January 2010 | 14:30

InterContinental clinches deal with Saga holidays

InterContinental Hotel GroupInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has secured a multimillion-pound exclusivity deal with over-fifties holiday specialist Saga for its short breaks programme. The three-year deal, effective this month, sees the hotel group offer competitive room rates and food and drinks discounts...
Posted: 07 January 2010 | 11:23

Starwood and Marriott woo guests with loyalty programmes

Marriott is offering customers triple air miles on Hotel guests are being enticed by increasingly generous loyalty programmes from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Marriott Hotels. Starwood’s loyalty programme, Starwood Preferred Guest, has a new More Nights=More Rewards promotion that rewards all stays with double, triple and quadruple...
Posted: 06 January 2010 | 14:27

Wetherspoon relaunches controversial ‘January sale’

Bar manJD Wetherspoon has provoked controversy for the second year running by re-launching its controversial “January sale” campaign – and extending it to glasses of wine and shots of gin. Starting from today and running until January 18, Greene King Ruddles....
Posted: 04 January 2010 | 11:55

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