Monthly Archives: January 2013

Eating out over Christmas sees downturn as consumers cut back on expenditure, says QuickBite survey

Consumers cut back on their spending this Christmas with fewer people enjoying meals out over the festive period, according to the results of a new online YouGov survey for foodservice analysts Horizons. The QuickBite survey shows that in the two week Christmas period 68% of respondents dined out, a sharp fall on last year’s figure […]

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Two new directors announced at HVS London

Hotel valuation and management consultancy HVS London has announced that associate directors Arlett Oehmichen and Sophie Perret are to be appointed directors of the company.

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Mixed year ahead for UK’s hotel sector, says HVS London

This year will be another challenging one for the UK hotels sector and while London will again experience strong demand, the capital’s hotels are unlikely to achieve the premium rates they did during the Olympics and Paralympics. Russell Kett, chairman of hotel consultancy HVS London, says that despite this, 2013 could see an improvement for […]

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Last year was dismal, but there’s hope ahead for 2013

Trading in the UK’s hospitality sector was so tough during 2012, that operators have become resigned to the fact that current levels of business are the new norm and survival depends very much on maintaining consumer footfall with offers and innovative menus. Foodservice consultancy Horizons, in its Annual Review of 2012, said that despite experiencing […]

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Academy launches Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013

The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) has this week launched the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013, one of the most sought-after titles in the UK’s front-of-house beverage service profession. Entries are encouraged from sommeliers and wine waiters from across the hospitality sector including high street restaurants, pubs, hotels, as well as […]

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