Will COVID-19 spell the end of the chain restaurant?

For a few years now, there has been an inkling of resurgence for boutique, independent dining options delivering fantastic service, delicious innovative menus, and individual style, but through it all, the might of the chain restaurant juggernaut continued to thrive. Then COVID-19 happened. Lockdown brought with it a new ‘normal’ which, much like in the […]

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The Ned – London’s Finest

Since its inception, The Ned – Soho House’s latest hospitality project in the heart of Bank, has been held in high regard as a social hub for the capitals trend setting elite. The enviable location of the old Midlands Bank HQ, beautifully restored to its former glory, only further adds to the excitement around this […]

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2019: The year of the ‘homely guest’

As the ‘guest experience’ continues to take an ever more prominent role in hotel services, a growing concept of ‘home from home’ takes centre stage in the thought process of leading hoteliers. Hotel design focusing around homely touches has long been the champion of small independents eager to stand out in a saturated market and […]

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Does ‘Award Winning’ really convert to revenue?

Does ‘Award Winning’ really convert to revenue? It’s a long held belief that businesses which can boast ‘award winning’ products or services, genuinely tend to benefit to the tune of increased revenue. The benefits attached to winning awards tends to give any business a boost in its marketing and promotional pushes and more often than […]

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Woofs Welcome?

Over the last few years it has become increasingly popular to travel with your four legged friend and with more and more hotels and restaurants providing a warm ‘Woofs Welcome’ to dogs, we explore whether there truly is recipe for success in being a ‘dog friendly’ venue. Leading pet conscious travel companies such as Pet […]

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Luxury-seekers are spoilt for choice in the Home Counties

Long-heralded as the perfect country escape from the urban drum of nearby London, the Home Counties are entering a golden age of hospitality with the imminent arrival of more high profile, luxury hotels to tempt the rich and famous. Already home to iconic destinations such as Cliveden House, Stoke Park and Coworth Park, the affluent […]

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Why ‘Going Green’ is the key to success

You may have already seen various hotels adopting more sustainable practices over the past few years, but many are still guilty of assuming a ‘Re-use Towel’ sign is sufficient to promote their green ethos in an ever-changing hospitality landscape. The benefits of ‘Going Green’ are increasingly far-reaching, delivering a clear message to hoteliers reluctant to […]

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