The British Beer & Pub Association has set out its priorities for a thriving beer and pub sector up to 2020, with the publication of a manifesto. The BBPA’s calls for lower taxes, policies to promote growth and support for partnership and self-regulation, will be used to make the case for beer and pubs to politicians from all parties in the run-up to the General Election … [Read more...]
Conference trends for July-December 2014
Claire Rowland, Director of Marketing at QHotels has reviewed her predictions from January and here shares her thoughts on conference trends for the next 6 months. The year for recovery 2014 has been named as the year for recovery for the events & conference industry and we’re definitely seeing its effect in our business as enquiries continue to rise and briefs become … [Read more...]
46% of UK workers prefer their local coffee shop
Over a quarter of those surveyed would choose to work from the ‘coffice’ if given the option, with 54% unaware of upcoming changes to flexible working Government legislation. The high street coffee shop is becoming an increasingly attractive place to work despite a widespread lack of awareness of forthcoming changes to flexible working legislation, according to a new study … [Read more...]
Coffee shops play crucial role in boosting British high streets
Figures published in a new report by industry analysts, Allegra Strategies, show that British high streets are enjoying significant economic and social benefits brought by the rise of branded and independent coffee shops. The report draws on research with over 2,000 consumers and local businesses. Boosting high street economies The Role of Coffee Shops on the High Street … [Read more...]
London Restaurants star in World’s Best Wine List Awards
A total of 16 elite London restaurants have been honoured in The World of Fine Wine’s inaugural World’s Best Wine Lists 2014. The prestigious UK-based wine publication has given 16 London restaurants the top rating of three stars for their lists, well ahead of other leading cities including Chicago (6), Hong Kong (5), Singapore (5), and Rome (4). With only 225 three-star … [Read more...]