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wagamama meal

Trending: The Testaurant

We look at the latest trend giving hospitality operators immediate insight into what guests want on their menu.

Pizza box

Third-party delivery – what really matters to guests?

Discover the results from our latest survey - what guests expect from third-party delivery services.

Publican Awards 2018

Publican Awards 2018

HGEM's lowdown of the Publican Awards 2018.

Takeaway

Should operators embrace third-party delivery services?

Where do you stand when it comes to delivery?

Staff member using an ipad

How can back-of-house tech improve the guest experience?

We take a look at back-of-house tech and the positive impact it can have on the guest experience.

Photo of Rich New

Asking the right questions in hospitality

We explore the art of asking consumers the right questions, ensuring hospitality operators obtain the insight they require.

Mobile phone

What's trending in hotel technology?

We explore the latest trends in hotel technology and the positive impact they have on the guest experience.

Soft drink

In the spotlight - key soft drinks trends for pubs

Should you expanded your soft drink offering?

Steven Pike

Measuring the guest experience: beyond data

Data is just the starting point when it comes to measuring and managing the guest experience.

Brunch

Are traditional service sittings off the menu?

Are guest's preferences shifting when it comes to meal times?

People dining at a restaurant

Guest loyalty - is allegiance to single brands a thing of the past?

Which factors affect guest loyalty in hospitality?

Burger and chips

Effective upselling in hospitality

The HGEM team give their top tips on encouraging team members to upsell effectively.

Lisa Chambers

Passion - the key to successful hospitality recruitment

How to identify the passions that motivate your team members.

Disposable coffee cup

How will the 'latte levy' affect the guest experience?

We take a look at the implications of the latte levy for both operators and guests.

Staff training

7 do’s of good people management in the hospitality industry

Key ways to maximise your front of house team.

Cocktail

'Try January' trend in pubs encourages guests to experiment

A campaign in pubs aims to keep guests coming through the doors in the notoriously difficult trading month of January.

A smiling waiter

Top tips for welcoming hospitality guests

You only get one chance to make a first impression so a warm welcome is key for a great guest experience.

Royal ascot logo and hgem logo

Royal Ascot

We discuss our relationship with Royal Ascot and the steps we've taken to improve their guest experience.

Portrait of Caroline Browning, General Manager of The Roseate Villa​ in Bath

The evolution of quality in hotels

Caroline Browning, General Manager of The Roseate Villa in Bath, on providing the little touches that make a great guest experience.

Vegan salad from beyond the kale in bath

The ‘Veganuary’ trend

Numbers of guests attempting a January vegan diet have skyrocketed - so what does this mean for hospitality?

The hgem gem wheel

What is the GEM solution?

Understanding our approach to Guest Experience Management.