The BHA’s Hospitality and Tourism Summit 2014 is the ‘Davos’ for the industry and this year sees its biggest ever line up of speakers who will meet together on 5 June at the Novotel London West to discuss the future of the industry. The theme for the 2014 Summit is about making ideas happen to create a strong future. Ufi Ibrahim, Chief Executive of The British Hospitality … [Read more...]
Quality in Tourism boosts member offers with Affinity Scheme
Major players have joined the Quality in Tourism (QiT) Affinity Scheme allowing members to receive substantial discounts off big household names. The Affinity Scheme was put in place to reward members, and enables accommodation owners to save money on the items they need to keep their business going. Suppliers in the scheme range from everything you could need to run a … [Read more...]
David Forber takes reins as Vending Controller at Nestlé Professional
Nestlé Professional has announced the appointment of David Forber to the role of Vending Controller within its UK & Ireland operation. Forber, who was formerly General Manager of Nestlé-owned brand Viaggi, will be responsible for driving Nestlé Professional’s strategic growth in the Vending sector, and unveiling a series of new innovations that reflect the significant … [Read more...]
Shoppers engaging with catering spend 48% more on retail
CACI, the UK’s leading data intelligence company that advises a number of the country’s biggest retailers, has revealed new analysis that shows the strong link between retail spend and catering options. 48% more retail spend by consumers Based on 170,000 exit interviews with shoppers in over 100 retail centres across the country as part of its annual Shopper Dimensions … [Read more...]
Dine Contract Catering awarded nine Food for Life Awards
Leading national operator Dine Contract Catering has been recognised for its employee wellbeing initiatives, as nine of its business and industry (B&I) sites are presented with Food for Life Awards. The Catering Mark – administered by the Soil Association – is awarded to food providers that meet a stringent set of best practice standards. These include ensuring at least … [Read more...]