Yearly Archives: 2013

Accra set to attract hotel investors, says HVS

Accra, the capital of Ghana, has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa and the subject of considerable interest from the hotel investment market, with many of the large global brands vying to open properties there in forthcoming years. Investors are attracted to the city because of its growing economy, political stability and conducive […]

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Hot dogs hit the big time, says Horizons’ Menurama research

Hot dogs have nudged scampi and chips from their top 20 ranking of the most popular dishes in eating out establishments, as the nation’s love of all-things-American continues to influence British menus. New research from hospitality consultancy Horizons reveals that hot dogs, albeit with a gourmet twist, are now featured on 85% more menus than […]

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UK’s regional hotels show rise in profitability

Hotel Bulletin: Q2 2013, which gives an update on the performance of UK hotels, was published this week by global hotel consultancy HVS, Zolfo Cooper and AM:PM. It was good news for hotels as Q2 shows consistent improvement in RevPAR and cost control resulting in hotels in the regions increasing profitability year-on-year for the first […]

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Hunt is on for the Sake Sommelier of the Year

In the first of its kind to be held outside Japan, the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) together with the London-based Sake Sommelier Association, have launched a UK-based Sake Sommelier of the Year competition, sponsored by one of the world’s oldest and finest producers, Gekkeikan. Sake, the traditional rice wine drunk with Japanese […]

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Academy’s entry-level training goes online

IN time for students and new recruits starting jobs in hospitality this summer the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) has launched its popular entry-level training course, Licence To Work in Wine Service, in an online format. The L2W® course provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary for someone to deliver an effective and […]

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Young diners bolster eating out sector, says survey

Decline in Britain’s eating out market has slowed as the sector is bolstered by under 34 year olds, the most frequent users of eating out establishments. The new consumer QuickBite survey from Horizons reveals that younger diners are most likely to eat out, with 75% of 18-24 year olds and 76% of 25-34 years olds […]

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Host lands two of its biggest contract wins worth £30m combined

Host Management has announced two contract wins worth a total of £30m, including the staff catering for energy company SSE and the visitor and staff dining, hospitality and vending at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. The SSE contract represents Host’s largest contract to date, covering 14 sites in the UK and Ireland. The five-year deal […]

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Serviced apartments sector set to grow across Europe, says HVS

Serviced apartments are emerging as another growth sector across Europe, and one whose survival and expansion will depend on the concept appealing to an ever more cost-conscious consumer, according to a new report from HVS London. Straddling the traditional hotel stay and residential letting, serviced apartments are still a relatively new concept in Europe, despite […]

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Budget brands across Europe face new competition

Hotel groups straddling both the hostel and hotel markets are likely to emerge as new investment opportunities and become viable alternatives to budget hotels, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS London. The report, The Sharing Market: Commercial Hostels in Europe, outlines the growing popularity of hostels and a movement by larger […]

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Academy launches 2013 Restaurant Manager of the Year

The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) has today launched its 2013 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition and is inviting entries from across the industry, All restaurant managers, regardless of the sector they work in, are eligible to enter the competition which will test their business aptitude and service skills against those […]

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