Robinsons’ Design Team has won a Northern Design Award for their work on The Foundry Vaults, Llangefni. The awards celebrate the achievements of the region’s designers with accolades being awarded to leading architects, designers, trade and retailers. This year’s elite judging panel comprised some of the leading figures in the design world including HRH Princess Katarina of … [Read more...]
The Tipping Point: Brits tight but women more likely to pay out
A new survey has shown that almost two thirds of tight-fisted Brits are unwilling to loosen their purse strings when it comes to tipping. The poll by money saving site NetVoucherCodes.co.uk found that 65% of consumers felt reluctant to pay a service charge, regardless of the quality of service received. Women were revealed to be more generous tippers than men, with many … [Read more...]
Best Ever Business Mentors for The Hospitality Show 2015
The Business Mentors are back and their skill sets are more diverse than ever. The highly popular scheme returns to The Hospitality Show this January (NEC Birmingham, 19th-21st) offering show visitors the unique opportunity to book free 15-minute one-to-one sessions with some of the most varied and respected players in hospitality. Are you stumped by social media? Food and … [Read more...]
150% rise in Brits dining out at Christmas in 2014
Bookatable.co.uk has revealed that there has been a significant rise in the number of Brits eating out at Christmas, as people look to avoid the stresses of cooking large family meals on 25 December. Booking data from Bookatable’s database of over 800,000 diners was collated to create their Quarterly Dining Trends Report, the findings of which show that there has been a 150% … [Read more...]
Autumn Statement: the impact on hospitality
The major points affecting hospitality include: A full review of the business rates system, with results due at the 2016 Budget Two per cent cap on the inflation-linked increase in business rates has been extended for another year to April 2016 High street shops, pubs and cafes with a rateable value of up to £50,000 will get a £1,500 discount on business rates – up 50 … [Read more...]