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Blogs


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Is the industry set to trash the cash?

With cash no longer king we explore the benefits of ditching cash altogether and the impact this will have on the hospitality industry.

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Allergy friendly or annoying?

Is the guest experience lost on guests with allergies?

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Christmas dining trends

With some operators stepping away from Christmas traditions this year, what are they doing differently?

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Wellness in hotels: Beyond B&B

With stressed out guests in need of more than bed and breakfast, we take a look at how hotels are catering to wellness - a trend set to stay.

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Pursuing your dream

We catch up with former HGEM member Sus, in the process of making her dream of opening her own cafe, a reality.

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Will calorie counts on menus ruin enjoyment for guests?

Will guests change their dining habits once the calorie enforcement comes into play?

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The rise of the flexitarian

In celebration of Meat Free Week we look at what is influencing the growing trend of flexitarians.

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The rise of the CVA

We look at the recent trend of CVA's hitting the casual dining sector and how restaurants are turning it around.

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Crumbs Awards Finalists Reception

Our lowdown from the Crumbs Awards Finalists Reception.

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​Hotel Inspector vs Mystery Guest

We explore the benefits of Mystery Visits to your hotel over an AA inspector.

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Propel Women's Entrepreneur Conference

Our lowdown from Tuesday's inspiring event.

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We’re ready for Christmas - are you?

We can help to support your business in maximising Christmas booking opportunities.

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​How should you handle negative online reviews?

85% of guests trust online reviews so monitoring these is essential. We take a look at how to deal with negative reviews and how best to keep on top of them.

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Do you need to up your free-from offering?

We asked over 500 mystery guests about the industry's current free-from offering and the changes that need to be made to cater for this growing market.

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What do luxury hotel guests want?

We take a look at what guests expect when it comes to a luxury hotel stay.

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Trending: Food halls - the latest casual dining concept

Are food halls set to change the way we dine?

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​Friday the 13th – what it means for the hospitality industry

Superstitious or not, we explore rules for operators and guests when it comes to superstitions.

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Sustainability – is your hospitality business doing enough?

92% of guests say the industry is not doing enough when it comes to sustainability, we've put some top tips together for operators.

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Pub food - the latest concepts changing the traditional pub menu

With guests expecting more than ever from their local pub, what can operators do to encourage guests to their venue?

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Benefits of matching food with drinks

We explore the perks of matching food with drinks with results from our latest survey.

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World Cup 2018 - how to keep your team motivated

How to spur on your team during this years busiest season.