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

Technology in hospitality

I have a total of 8 different hospitality apps on my phone. All downloaded and used to varying degrees over...

Technology-led hospitality experience

Consumer demand grows for a technology-led hospitality experience Our latest research exposes an accelerated customer demand for a technology-led hospitality...

Introducing pub desks

10am could be the new 10pm in hospitality, with pub desks It won’t have escaped anyone’s attention that the new...

10pm hospitality curfew

UK public are not convinced hospitality curfew will make a difference A snap poll carried out by KAM Media identified...

Predictions for Convenience

Predictions for UK Convenience Predictions of future behaviours or future economic growth and development can be a fool’s game. Many...

Hospitality industry NPS

NPS bounces back after EOTHO The hospitality industry NPS (net promoter score) has bounced back to record levels following the...

Getting back to the office

It’s been almost 5 months since the UK lockdown was announced. Since then many retail and hospitality businesses have closed...

Customer satisfaction in hospitality

Customer satisfaction in hospitality remains strong with a consistent 95% feeling confident enough to return. But the growing customer base...

Masks in hospitality

Masks are rising on customers’ agenda Overall customer confidence in health and hygiene remains strong within hospitality, with little change...

The new ‘Big Night In’

The ‘Big Night In’ reimagined The lockdown may have been designed to keep us apart but in many respects, it...

New breed of beer enthusiasts

A new breed of beer enthusiast emerges from lockdown Three months spent in lockdown has significantly shifted the way many...

2020 hospitality consumer trends

As we know all too well, m​​​any industries have suffered during this pandemic, but the effect on the UK 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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UK Hospitality Salary Survey: Key Take-outs

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Originally presented at HRC 2024, this presentation takes you through the key take-outs from the 2024 ‘Largest UK Hospitality Salary Survey’

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