London hoteliers saw a record 2014 but so far 2015 hasn’t replicated this stellar performance, according to new PwC analysis. While average performance metrics are still very high by most global city standards, the pace of growth in London in the first half of 2015 has been mixed. Demand is still strong but the falling Euro is a key issue. Overall for 2015, PwC expects … [Read more...]
Servest lines up with celebrities at Tussauds
Servest Catering has joined the A-list line-up at Madame Tussauds London – by winning a three-year contract worth ￡200,000 a year with the world famous tourist attraction. VIP stars such as Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and David Beckham – or their wax figure equivalents – watch on seven days a week as the Servest team provides breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and … [Read more...]
Brits plan for an extravagant Christmas
This year’s Christmas is set to be a bumper celebration as Brits reveal their spending plans. This month’s Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has revealed that over a quarter of British adults (27%), who expect to celebrate the festive season, intend to spend more this Christmas than last year, while almost 60% have indicated that they have no plans to cut spending this … [Read more...]
Exhibition Centre Liverpool opening spectacular
An array of local and globally-inspired menus featuring mezze deli boards, Moroccan platters and the finest seafood freshly prepared and served by Centerplate greeted the 800guests attending the launch event of the new Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Among highlights, a Chef’s Table was established in the venue showcasing the eclectic combination of local delicacies and … [Read more...]
Consumers judge a restaurant on the quality of its coffee
New research has revealed that two thirds of consumers judge the quality of a restaurant, pub or hotel based on the quality of its coffee. The survey of over 1,000 consumers by UCC Coffee UK & Ireland, the total coffee solution provider, also found that 77% of diners say a good coffee makes the difference between a mediocre and an exceptional dining experience. And, with … [Read more...]