With social media always at our finger tips, it can be tempting to leap on the likes of LinkedIn or Facebook to share a news story or personal anecdote. But we constantly see reminders of why users must tread carefully when posting - especially when those posts are work-related. One of the latest examples comes from the food sector and relates to a Trading Standards … [Read more...]
Visitor attraction numbers up 6% for 2013
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has announced its members' visitor figures for 2013, which saw an average increase of 6% on 2012 visitor numbers. London attractions had a 12% increase, followed by England and Scotland, both with a 5% improvement. The glorious summer had an effect on Outdoor Attractions, with an 8% increase, while Indoor locations had … [Read more...]
The Convent Hotel & Spa to be crowd funded boutique hotel
In a sign of the ways in which hospitality development and funding is changing, Beyond Boutique Hotel Investments (BBHI) has launched as a web marketing platform that provides investors with the opportunity to earn excellent returns with a guaranteed exit. The directors are Matthew Roberts – an original investor in Babington House – and Frazer Fearnhead, MD of The House Crowd, … [Read more...]
Shona Jamieson wins Le Cordon Bleu UK Scholarship
Following an exciting Grand Final event at the London institute, Le Cordon Bleu has announced that the winner of this year’s UK Scholarship Award is Shona Jamieson. Shona impressed the judging panel during the concluding event, showing a strong desire to learn while observing the Chef’s demonstration, as well as a clear dedication to her work throughout the practical … [Read more...]
GREGGS Launches Mobile Reward app
Greggs has launched its new ‘Greggs Rewards’ mobile payment app designed to reward its customers for their loyalty whilst making shopping across its 1,700 shops more convenient, quicker and easier. No separate card needed The new rewards app is the first entirely digital loyalty scheme launched by a UK food-on-the go retailer that eliminates the need for customers to … [Read more...]