Travel has changed from being a seller’s to a buyer’s market, according to a new report by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, which shows 59% of consumers are now using the internet to compare prices. Price driving holiday bookings Alistair Pritchard, UK lead partner for travel at Deloitte, said: “Our research shows price is the main factor driving holiday booking … [Read more...]
Hospitality Recruitment up 18% in 2014
Recruitment levels in hospitality grew 18% over the last year, with over 160,000 jobs advertised on Caterer.com, the UK’s largest job board for the sector, according to figures out 1 May. In addition, the number of jobs advertised increased by 16%, equivalent to an increase of more than 37,000 compared to the same quarter (Q4) in 2013, highlighting further year end growth for … [Read more...]
Sustainability & CSR Report reveals commitment and achievement
Specialist London caterer, Vacherin, has put its sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility stake firmly in the ground with the launch of its first Sustainability & CSR Report, Vacherin Cares 2014/15. It clearly sets out Vacherin’s ongoing operational commitment to this crucial area and reveals strong sustainability successes throughout 2014/15. Huge savings … [Read more...]
Wanted – hospitality’s best operations managers 2015
Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 ALMR Operations Managers Awards, the annual search to find the best and brightest in licensed hospitality. Nominations are can be made online and once again the ALMR is looking for the best Area Manager and Business Development Manager in managed and leased licensed hospitality business. The competition tests the skills, … [Read more...]
The Scoff & Banter Great British Election
Scoff & Banter, the classically British restaurant concept owned and operated by luxury hospitality group Edwardian Group London, will be marking the General Election with their very own Scoff & Banter Great British Election. Over the next week, selected Scoff & Banter restaurants in London will be giving guests the opportunity to vote for their favourite British … [Read more...]