The owner of Revolution Bars, the operator of a chain of bars on UK high streets, has decided to take advantage of favourable financial conditions and access funding through an IPO. There are no fewer than 58 ‘Revolution’ bars across the UK, and the Group has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange, joining others who are taking advantage of favourable … [Read more...]
Social Media: how do you compare with hospitality benchmarks?
The results are in! H&C News recently conducted its first survey to look at what social media activities are being undertaken by hospitality businesses – from hotels to fine dining, from pubs to events, from catering to cafes. Using Social Media channels is today regarded as essential by most successful hospitality businesses, but how are they managing their activities, … [Read more...]
The Salutation Inn, Ham, Gloucestershire is National Pub of the Year
The Salutation Inn, a rural freehouse in the small village of Ham, Gloucestershire, has walked away with the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year Award - a feat made even more impressive given that this is the first pub the landlord has ever run. Former business analyst Peter Tiley had never even pulled a pint when he decided to quit his job in London and … [Read more...]
Sold out Casual Dining show confirms exhibitor line-up for 2015
With all stand space now sold, Casual Dining 2015 – the award winning trade event for the UK’s £7bn casual dining pub, bar and restaurant market – will feature over 150 sector leading exhibitors when it returns to the Business Design Centre, in London, next week on 25-26 February. Showcasing a vibrant choice of food and drink, equipment, interior design, furniture, … [Read more...]
Carlsberg takes over TV with probably the best beer ad in the world
Carlsberg UK is investing £12m in television media spend for its flagship lager brand under its popular ‘If Carlsberg did…’ campaign. Launching Monday 16 February, the new ‘Supermarket’ ad will air within a primetime slot at 9.15pm during popular ITV drama Broadchurch. The 30-second ad will run across key channels including ITV, Channel 4 and Sky1 for six weeks, with a … [Read more...]