Amongst the many current awards schemes, the AA Awards remain amongst the most prestigious, with winners selected in recognition of excellence and success within their award category, having shown a significant improvement within the preceding 12 to 18 months and proving their dedication to raising industry standards and enhancing both their guest and diner experiences. The … [Read more...]
Deloitte Taste of the Nation: the impact of social media on YOUR hospitality business
Back in early July, the latest Taste of the Nation report from business advisory firm Deloitte and BDRC Continental was released, attracting a certain amount of attention from the hospitality press. Here, H&C News takes a slightly deeper look at what the report has to tell the hospitality sector – and the significant implications. And we recommend that you take a look … [Read more...]
Cask Ale Week (28 September – 7 October): the opportunity
If you’re not involved as a brewer or licensee in Cask Ale Week already (?), make sure you take a careful look at how your local competition is getting involved – and winning sales. The 2012 Cask Ale Week is shaping up to be the best ever in introducing new drinkers to the joys of cask-conditioned ale, generating additional traffic and sales. Cask ale is a fresh, natural, … [Read more...]
Charity work raises money AND increases sales for Orchid Group
Orchid is a big fan of the annual Movember campaign: it finds that growing facial hair helps grow sales for its businesses as well as raise money for charity. A ‘win, win’ that others could follow... The fundraising effort is embraced across all divisions and levels and is the perfect way to generate much-needed attention in the run-up to Christmas. It helps fight male … [Read more...]
Scots employ ‘super-service’ to defend their local, community pubs
In an independent report commissioned by Carling brewer, Molson Coors, the importance of ‘local’ pubs in Scottish communities highlighted: almost a third (32%) of Scots visit their local at least twice a month, with close to half of Scottish men (41%) believing it is important to have a pub within walking distance of their home. Overall, Scots are more likely to visit the pub … [Read more...]