Designed to celebrate all front of house staff across the hospitality industry, from waiters in fine dining restaurants to a mixologist in a cocktail bar, or a barista in a coffee shop – National Waiter’s Day is a celebration of those working in the profession. Taking place on Thursday 25 September, the day will celebrate the excellence, dedication, hard work and discipline … [Read more...]
First Drinks re-brands and unveils 2014 Market Report
William Grant & Sons UK (formerly First Drinks Brands) has announced the results of its annual spirits and champagne report, revealing current consumer trends and shopper habits. Re-branding to William Grant & Sons (UK) The company is a leader in the UK spirits industry with a portfolio of premium and iconic brands, and is now owned by the fifth generation of the … [Read more...]
Only 2% of UK micro-businesses using Mobile Point-of-Sale
‘mPOS attitudes and adoption’, carried out by research firm Mobile Squared for Kalixa Group, reveals that only 2% of micro-businesses in the UK use a Mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) to accept payments. It also identifies the number one barrier to business growth is cash flow. mPOS solutions enable businesses to accept a card payment using a smartphone instead of a traditional … [Read more...]
Santander commits £100m to Scottish hotel and leisure
Hotel and leisure entrepreneurs in Scotland who want to capitalise on the growth generated by the XXth Commonwealth Games and other events taking place in Scotland have received a boost from Santander Corporate & Commercial, which is making £100m of funding available to these sectors this year. As Scotland prepares to host the Games, the Ryder Cup and to support … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc backs campaign to reduce VAT
Celebrity chef and hotelier Raymond Blanc has backed the campaign to reduce the rate of VAT on accommodation and attractions in the UK. Boosting GDP and creating jobs The Cut Tourism VAT wants the UK Government to slash VAT on accommodation and attractions from 20% to 5%. New independent research has shown that a cut to the rate of VAT on hotels will not only boost GDP by … [Read more...]