Government Misses Another Opportunity to Make a Real Difference
10 Nov 2008
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has slammed the latest “ridiculous” and “reckless” set of Department of Health proposals on reducing drinking levels, leaked to the press last month, and calls on the Government to spend more time and effort on the issues which really are affecting the pub industry.
“A Farce!” - Hotelier Attacks Disabled Scheme
10 Nov 2008
On the eve of the ‘Oscars’ of South-East England’s tourism industry, one of the finalists for the Access for All award has attacked the inspection scheme for disabled facilities in hotels and other guest accommodation.
Hospitality is Losing Too Many Talented Graduates
10 Nov 2008
The hospitality industry is losing too many highly trained, talented young people before they are able to make a serious long-term contribution to the industry, Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association and chairman of the National Skills Academy, told hospitality students in a lecture at the University of Surrey.
He said the industry was wasting the talent that it had recruited.
Pub Licensees Bled Dry, Says Ferdinand Kelly
10 Nov 2008
A commercial solicitor active in the pub sector says high rents imposed by Pubcos are bleeding publicans dry. These companies include Midlands based Punch Taverns and Enterprise Inns.
British Hoteliers Must Change to Meet Demands of Modern Consumer
10 Nov 2008
Modern consumers used to more sophisticated and exotic locations are demanding more from British hotels and guest houses.
No longer satisfied with ‘old fashioned’ surroundings and lack of modern conveniences, British tourists visiting UK holiday destinations are demanding more for their money and are turning their back on hostelries that don’t move with the times.
2009 Roux Scholarship Now Open for Entries
10 Nov 2008
Michel Roux has announced that the 2009 Roux Scholarship is now open, as the competition celebrates its 26th year.
Chefs wanting to take part are required to submit a lamb recipe for the first stage of the competition.
Government Policies Damaging Britain’s Beer and Pub Sector Says Wake Up For Westminster Report
10 Oct 2008
Government taxes and red tape are damaging Britain’s brewing and pub sector as it grapples with one of its most severe periods of economic pressure on record, according to a new report published last month.
This stark message comes in A Wake up For Westminster – a new and comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the sector, by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
Call to Reverse Tourism Funding Cuts
10 Oct 2008
The Government is being pressed to reverse its decision to cut VisitBritain funding and devote more resources in promoting tourism after official figures revealed a 4% fall in the number of tourists visiting the UK between May and July.
The inflation linked increase in the minimum wage was well received by employers’ groups when it was announced earlier this year. Previous increases which were above inflation had threatened to put a strain on sectors, such as hotel and catering, they warned.
10 Oct 2008
More Brits dream of opening a pub than becoming an astronaut; more than 90% of which said the catering industry has become more appealing due to a couple of Hairy Bikers, a foul mouthed chef and a school dinner’s campaign.
In a survey of over 2,860 Brits, almost 1 in 4 respondents said they dreamt of opening their own pub or restaurant. Only 19% of us dream of becoming a Fire Fighter, 11% admit to dreaming of becoming a Doctor and 8% dream of becoming an Astronaut.
National Minimum Wage Increases to £5.73
10 Oct 2008
The national minimum (NMW) wage rises from £5.52 to £5.73 an hour for employees over the age of 21 from October 1st. There is also an increase from £4.60 to £4.77 an hour for 18 to 21-year-olds, and from £3.40 to £3.53 for 16 and 17-year-olds.
Young Chef Young Waiter 2008 Winners Announced!
10 Oct 2008
The results are in! The Restaurant Association has selected the overall winners of the 2008 Young Chef Young Waiter Competition following the national final held at Westminster Kingsway College in London.
In total eight chefs and eight waiters, all under 25yrs, took part in the final at Westminster Kingsway on 30th September. The 2008 winner of the prestigious title for the chefs was Alejandro Jose Cancino from Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. Chief Judge for the Chefs, Bruce Poole of Chez Bruce commented:
Q Hotels Named AA Hotel Group of the Year
10 Oct 2008
Q Hotels received nationwide recognition last month when it was named Hotel Group of the Year at the AA Centenary Awards 2008. AA Hotel Services, celebrating one hundred years of quality and service in the hospitality industry, held the glamorous black-tie ceremony, hosted by celebrity chef James Martin, at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
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