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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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Pubs Power Sport Report 2025

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This new Pubs Power Sport Report from PubAid and conducted by KAM, supported by Guinness and Sky Business, reveals how pubs are quietly power movement, connection and community wellbeing across the UK.

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Sona x KAM: People & productivity insights

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Developed in partnership between Sona and KAM Insight, this exclusive research shines a light on the real impact of inefficient processes and outdated technology across the UK Hospitality sector.

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Feeding the GLP-1 Generation

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This report looks at how the growing proportion of GLP-1 users are reshaping eating, drinking and socialising habits. It covers everything from food and drink preferences, to how and why GLP-1 users choose specific venues to go out to.

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The rise of functional drinks

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A look at the rise of functional and mood enhancing drinks. This 2025 insight report by KAM and Club Soda explores wellness trends, mood-enhancing drinks and the future of social experiences.

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Driving a digital connection with customers

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A look at the importance of building digital connections with pub customers away from venue

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Plan to Plate – May 2025

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This bi-annual report tracks UK consumer behaviour with regards to hospitality venues.

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