Monthly Archives: September 2014

Israel’s hotel economy shows good growth despite the country’s instability, says HVS

Hotels in Israel have shown encouraging growth in performance over the past year, albeit that the recent tension and conflict the region has been experiencing will have a profound effect on this year’s performance. A new report from global hotel consultancy HVS highlights the fact that Israel’s hotels held up relatively well last year with […]

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AFWS announces UK Restaurant Manager of the Year semi-finalists

The Academy of Food & Wine Service has announced that nine restaurant managers have made it through to the semi-finals of this year’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year. Amie Duncan, The Butchershop Bar & Grill, Glasgow Daniel Harrison, De Vere Village Urban Resorts, Wirral Dace Lace, Bat Globe House, London WC2 Karen Lee, The […]

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Staycity checks into London’s Covent Garden

Leading serviced apartment operator Staycity has today announced the signing of a 35-year lease on a site in London’s prestigious Covent Garden, giving the company 106 studio apartments. Staycity Covent Garden will open for business in December 2015 featuring a contemporary, luxury interior. The design will spearhead what will be the first of a deluxe […]

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Independence could accelerate growth of Scotland’s foodservice sector, says Horizons

Foodservice looks set to play an important role in Scotland’s economy if the referendum next week returns a yes for independence and could stimulate growth in the sector. Figures from foodservice consultancy Horizons estimate that Scotland’s foodservice market to be worth £3.1bn, some 6.8% of the UK foodservice sector. There is also potential for further […]

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UK hotels turn the corner to recovery, says Hotel Bulletin

Hotels in eight out of 12 UK cities in the latest quarterly Hotel Bulletin for Q2 2014 recorded RevPAR (rooms revenue per available room) beyond pre-downturn levels with the remaining four cities almost reaching these levels. The Hotel Bulletin, compiled by HVS, Zolfo Cooper and AM:PM, reports that hotel performance in London and the regions […]

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2014 Sake Sommelier of the Year competition opens for entries

Entries are invited for this year’s Sake Sommelier of the Year competition with the top prize of a fantastic five-day, fully funded trip to Japan, worth around £5,000. The trip includes the opportunity to take the Sake Sommelier Association’s Advance Sake Sommelier Course, visiting and working in sake breweries. The Sake Sommelier of the Year […]

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