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Opinion and insight on the latest trends, news and innovations within hospitality and foodservice.

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Dry summer ahead – moderation goes mainstream

As many Brits are moderating alcohol this summer as during ‘Dry January’ UK drinkers are now moderating in the summer...
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What we can learn from Hospitality in Austin, Texas

Last Monday KAM MD, Katy Moses returned from the wonderful Atlantic Club study tour of Austin, Texas, organised to perfection...
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The Quest for a Quality Serve

Katie Jenkins, Marketing & Partnerships Director at KAM shares recent research carried out in partnership with Budvar looking at just...
A look at how employee engagement services can effectively boost recruitment and retention

Hospitality is missing a trick with employee engagement

Katy Moses, MD at KAM, reflects on recent research, carried out in partnership with Growth Partners looking at Employee Engagement...
how best to deliver a great sporting experience and the long term halo effects it can have on a venue

Maximising sport in pubs

Following the release of our brand new research - The Value of Midweek Sport in Pubs - in partnership with...

Pub licensees have their say…

On Tuesday this week, KAM hosted our 2nd annual Leased & Tenanted Spotlight event. 250 industry heavyweights were in attendance,...
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Consumer intentions for Christmas 2021

It's all about Christmas at the moment at KAM. With just 80 days to go until Santa arrives, 1-in-4 Brits...
The next evolution of online food delivery

“Ordering-in” part of Brits weekly mealtime routine

New research from KAM - in partnership with e-commerce provider Slerp - suggests that the phenomenal growth in demand for...
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A Fair Share: transparency in tipping

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you will have noticed that there is...
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Low and No alcohol: The Great Moderation

Have you ever been at a social occasion and, for whatever reason, not been “drinking” only to be handed a...
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Navigating the cost of living crisis

Strategy & Insight Director at KAM, Blake Gladman, looks at the likely impact of the uncertain economic climate on consumer...
Wine trends in hospitality

Crying into my wine

Customers are crying out for support when buying wine, according to our latest research in partnership with Hallgarten & Novum...

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Talent & Training in Hospitality

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As presented at the 2024 Propel conference this presentation focuses on ‘where we are now’ with regards to Talent & Training in Hospitality.

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The Ultimate Events Management Guide

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In partnership with Tripleseat, we’ve spoken to corporate event planners and hospitality operators to understand what venues can do to attract BIG seasonal bookings and created an informative guide for hospitality operators.

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Plan to Plate 2024 – Q3

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In partnership with Paytronix, this quarterly report tracks UK consumer behaviour with regards to hospitality venues.

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Future of Socialising: What’s next for the dry economy?

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UK adults’ evolving relationship with cannabis (THC and CBD), alcohol and other mood-altering substances and it’s impact on hospitality.

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Low+No 2024: Drinking Differently

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A look at Brits evolving relationship with alcohol and the growth of the low & no category. Report in partnership with Lucky Saint.

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Competitive Socialising 2024

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A look at the Competitive Socialising customer and the growing demand for activity-led venues.

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