Managed pub and bar group TCG has mapped all its menus to ensure that full allergen information is now available for every dish sold across the business. In addition, allergens training now forms part of TCG’s core staff training programme, ensuring that both kitchen and front of house staff understand their responsibilities under the new legislation, know where to find the … [Read more...]
The Hospitality Show to celebrate the Very Best of British Hospitality
Registration is now live for The Hospitality Show 2015 as the UK’s largest tradeshow in its calendar year returns to the second city to celebrate the very best of British hospitality. New products, new exhibitors, new ideas and a new business focus will all be ushered in on a wave of New Year optimism as the Birmingham NEC opens its doors from 19-21 January, for three days … [Read more...]
High standards for Wetherspoon and Vapiano in Loo of the Year Awards
Both Wetherspoon and Vapiano have been quick to celebrate success in gaining recognition for the quality and standards of their toilets – rightly recognising the importance that their customers place on this aspect of hospitality – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2014. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of ‘away from home’ toilet provision across the … [Read more...]
Which? reveals the best and worst UK hotel chains
Premier Inn has beaten Travelodge in the battle to be crowned top ‘budget’ hotel, as part of a Which? survey to find the best UK chain hotels, with luxury hotel brand Sofitel taking overall top spot in this year’s survey with an impressive customer score of 83%, the highest out of all 29 hotel brands featured. Premier Inn comes in second on 82% and Warner Leisure Hotels … [Read more...]
Lower drink drive limit for Scotland
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has introduced an order in Parliament which will mean that, subject to approval, a reduced drink-drive limit will come into effect on 5 December 2014, in time for the Christmas period. Under the plans, Scotland’s blood alcohol limit will be reduced from 80mg in every 100 ml of blood, to 50 mg in every 100 ml of blood, bringing … [Read more...]