National small business group, the Forum of Private Business, is using Allergy Awareness Week (28th April–4th May) to remind small food businesses of the need to prepare for the changes to food labelling that will be extended to restaurants, delis and other unpackaged food sellers the UK from the end of this year. Dangers of not being up to speed Jo Eccles, business … [Read more...]
Noma regains its title as the S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant
Danish restaurant Noma has just regained its title as The S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant. After nine years on the list and three consecutive wins in 2010, 2011 and 2012, Noma celebrated once again as it returned to the coveted No.1 position. The results were announced at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, in London on 28 … [Read more...]
Sir Terence Conran honoured with Hotelympia Lifetime Achievement Award
Sir Terence Conran was inducted into Hotelympia’s Hall of Fame on 28 April, collecting the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognises the impact he has made on the London restaurant and hotel scene during more than five decades in hospitality. The respected design guru and restaurateur collected the award – a unique piece by highly respected glassblower, Peter … [Read more...]
Are you making productive use of social media?
Are you making the most of social media? 7 in 10 UK adults log into their social media accounts every day, according to Ofcom. According to eMarketer, by next year (2015), more than half of those using a mobile phone will access social networks on their mobile devices. Whereas in the past hospitality and leisure companies would advertise in (local) newspapers or through … [Read more...]
StreetSmart raises £610,000 as homelessness increases
StreetSmart have announced their latest fundraising total of £610,000 collected from 580 participating restaurants and hotels in November and December 2013. Meanwhile, a new report states homelessness has increased for three consecutive years, due in part to housing shortages and changes to the benefit system. Research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Crisis also found … [Read more...]