The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Training & Development Forum 2015 returns to the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, on 30 September – 2 October. The two-day event guarantees to engage, energise and entertain delegates, whilst sharing the latest innovations, ideas, guidelines and advice to boost their business’ catering provision. The NACC … [Read more...]
Simply the Fest: Tourism takes centre stage at Edinburgh Festivals
As the Edinburgh Festivals get into full swing this weekend (8-9 August), VisitScotland is celebrating the impact the annual showcase of the best of music, arts and culture has on the tourism industry. Latest statistics reveal that domestic visitor numbers to Scotland’s capital increase by two thirds during peak festival season. On average, 290,000 domestic visitor trips are … [Read more...]
Search begins for Northern Ireland’s Hospitality Stars
The search to discover Northern Ireland’s best pubs, hotels and restaurants is getting under way as the new look annual Pub of the Year Awards are launched for 2015. In recognition of the widening scope of the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland, a record fourteen Awards are up for grabs, each designed to highlight the very best that the sector has to offer. With the … [Read more...]
Takeaway sector growth serves up success for UK economy
The UK takeaway industry is worth £9 billion to the UK economy according to the first economic impact assessment of the sector, published today by JUST EAT the UK’s number one online and mobile marketplace for takeaway food. The analysis, conducted by independent economists the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr), was commissioned by JUST EAT to establish the … [Read more...]
Brits changing from lager louts to wine connoisseurs…
The stereotype of the ‘binge-drinking Brit’ may soon be a thing of the past as research by restaurant booking platform, Bookatable.co.uk reveals 62% of Brits prefer to drink alcohol whilst dining out compared to in a bar (47%) or in a pub (59%). According to the findings, one in five (22%) consider themselves to be ‘knowledgeable’ or ‘expert’ when it comes to distinguishing … [Read more...]