Britons are becoming a nation of ‘cheeky chargers’ with over half the population topping up devices in locations such as their local pub or coffee shop, research by E.ON has found. Customers but at a cost But the good news for businesses looking to recoup the price of that power is that over a third of those surveyed were more likely to visit a business which lets them plug … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Royal Academy – Wetherspoon wins – Bailbrook House – St Barnabas – and more
Keeper’s House at the Royal Academy of Arts - Wetherspoon named best worldwide airport bar - Bailbrook House Hotel Bath restored - The Club at House of St Barnabas opens - Eagle Brae on winning ways - The Grain Loft receives Commendation at Food & Beverage Awards, Dubai - Introducing Tirage, Champagne et Plats Keeper’s House at the Royal Academy of Arts Restaurant group, … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking service from TripAdvisor to generate direct bookings for independent hotels and B&Bs
TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, launches 17 October its innovative TripConnectTM service. The self-service platform, a first for the hospitality sector, allows TripAdvisor Business Listings subscribers to participate in Hotel Price Comparison and to drive direct bookings from TripAdvisor to their own property’s website. Independents now able to reach over 260 … [Read more...]
Pub and restaurant groups see sales growth slip in September
Britain's pub and restaurant groups saw sales growth slow in September after a summer of solid trading. Collective like-for-like sales grew just 0.4% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. "The good summer weather has been generally good for the eating and drinking market - but September seems to have … [Read more...]
The Parcel Yard wins Fuller’s pub of the year
London brewer and pub retailer, Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC, has revealed that the winner of its coveted Pub of the Year competition, The Griffin Trophy, is The Parcel Yard, at Kings Cross, London. The result was announced at the company's famous Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, where the station pub was also named Best City Pub. The Griffin Trophy awards recognise the efforts … [Read more...]