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  1. 24 May 2013
    Boutique Hotel Summit 2013: Five tips to beat the big brands Boutique Hotel Summit 2013: Five tips to beat the big brands

    ‘Non-standard’, ‘trendy’ and ‘unique’. Just three of the words used to describe a boutique hotel at yesterday’s Boutique Hotel Summit in London. But with larger chains beginning to take a grip of the sector with the emergence of so-called…

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  2. 24 May 2013
    London’s Hotels Continue to Benefit from the 2012 Olympic Games London’s Hotels Continue to Benefit from the 2012 Olympic Games

    London’s Olympic legacy is helping to attract more domestic and international visitors to the city with searches for hotels in the capital up by 53% this half-term compared to 2012, despite last year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Hotels.com has f…

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  3. 24 May 2013
    What a waste: UK hospitality industry accused of overspending on energy by £180m a year What a waste: UK hospitality industry accused of overspending on energy by £180m a year

    The UK hospitality industry is overspending on energy by £180m per year, according to new analysis from the Energy Efficiency Financing (EEF) scheme.

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  4. 24 May 2013
    Hotel developers flock to Milwaukee Hotel developers flock to Milwaukee

    A quick rebound from the recession makes Milwaukee a popular target for hotel developers.

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  5. 23 May 2013
    Pidy unveils 2013 range of patisserie and desserts Pidy unveils 2013 range of patisserie and desserts

    Pastry manufacturer Pidy has unveiled its 2013 range of foodservice dessert items which includes fruity cups, pastry shapes and a selection of sweet crumbles.

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  6. 23 May 2013
    Which? investigation reveals ‘postcode lottery’ on food hygiene ratings Which? investigation reveals ‘postcode lottery’ on food hygiene ratings

    Consumer rights group Which? is urging restaurants to display their food hygiene rating in a prominent position after analysis of ratings for businesses in England, Northern Ireland and Wales found that there was a ‘postcode lottery’ when it came to qu…

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  7. 23 May 2013
    Industry Insight: Gender Diversity – a Practical Guide Industry Insight: Gender Diversity – a Practical Guide

    By Sharon Glancy, founder of Women 1st, the thought leadership, training and mentoring programme for the UK’s hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism industries The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the greatest contributors to …

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  8. 23 May 2013
    Cairn Hotel Group refinances to acquire and refurbish hotels Cairn Hotel Group refinances to acquire and refurbish hotels

    Newcastle-based Cairn Hotel Group has completed a £31.5m refinancing deal with HSBC which will include £6.5m to expand and refurbish its existing estate. 

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  9. 23 May 2013
    Two-thirds of Britons Plan on UK Summer Holiday Two-thirds of Britons Plan on UK Summer Holiday

    As the staycation trends continues to accelerate, a new study from Travelodge has revealed that two-thirds of Britons will take a summer holiday in the UK this year, up from 41% in 2012. Despite the tough economic climate forcing people to take a tight…

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  10. 23 May 2013
    Top Six of the Best Lighting Top Six of the Best Lighting

    Create the right atmosphere for every occasion with this selection of clever and attractive lights Lighting could be the key to your success. If you choose wisely, you can achieve satisfaction among your guests, lower lighting costs and reduced mainten…

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  11. 22 May 2013
    People on the Move in Hospitality: May 2013 People on the Move in Hospitality: May 2013

    In this exclusive gallery, BigHospitality rounds up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry. The past month has seen a number of new appointments at hotels, restaurants, pubs including Cameron House, Sushisamba and Drake & Mor…

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  12. 22 May 2013
    Ask the Expert… Maximising your Small Space Ask the Expert… Maximising your Small Space

    Each week we look to diagnose some of your most common business queries Expert  Kay Brannon partner at Harrison Ince Architects www.harrison-ince.co.uk Q: We only have a small restaurant at the hotel, but are looking to revamp it into a more modern di…

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