News, trends and analysis for the UK boutique hotel industry

More than 2.1 million applications for hospitality jobs since pandemic began

CAREERS HOTEL MANAGEMENT JOBS TRAINING by Zoe Monk on October 20, 2020

Chestnut strengthens leadership team with new COO appointment

APPOINTMENTS CAREERS by Zoe Monk on October 20, 2020

Ireland expected to return to ‘highest level’ of lockdown from Wednesday

NORTHERN IRELAND by Zoe Monk on October 20, 2020

Funding support package ‘very encouraging’ for Welsh hospitality businesses forced to close

WALES by Zoe Monk on October 20, 2020

Four days left to nominate for Boutique Hotelier 2020 Champion Awards

BHPSS AWARDS EVENT by Zoe Monk on October 20, 2020

RECRUITMENT SPECIAL: The hotels now hiring

APPOINTMENTS CAREERS JOBS by Zoe Monk on September 28, 2020

In a news special, we bring you an exclusive set of job opportunities available right now in the hotel sector as companies adapt to the new trading environment

Nominations open for Boutique Hotelier 2020 Champions awards

BHPSS AWARDS EVENT HOTEL MANAGEMENT Uncategorized by Zoe Monk on September 21, 2020

The awards will shine a light on the heroes who have strived to help their communities, protect the jobs of staff and ensure their business is ready to bounce back following the lockdown, with the industry now able to put forward those most deserving

BREAKING NEWS: Boutique Hotelier launches 2020 Champions digital awards

ALSO IN THE NEWS HOTEL MANAGEMENT by Zoe Monk on September 16, 2020

The week-long initiative will shine a light on the hospitality heroes of the pandemic, celebrating those who have gone above and beyond to diversify their business, be generous to their communities and show leadership in adversity

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Hundreds of hospitality workers descend on Parliament to demand financial support for industry

ALSO IN THE NEWS IN PICTURES VIDEO & AUDIO by Sam Lewis on October 19, 2020

Yesterday workers protested outside Parliament Square as organiser of hospitality demonstration tells BH that tier system is a 'total cop-out' and stressed that leaders have 'no way to ignore this'

Industry to protest outside Parliament today as Mayor of London shows support for the sector

ALSO IN THE NEWS by Zoe Monk on October 19, 2020

HospoDemo protestors from all corners of the industry will come together in London today to represent their trades, armed with pots, pans, ladles, cocktail shakers, wooden spoons to protest against restrictions imposed on the sector

Individually-wrapped bakery products create sales opportunities for hospitality

SUPPLIERS by Zoe Monk on October 19, 2020

Coronavirus fuelled strong demand for takeaway purchases, with a 13 per cent rise in take-home hot beverages in the 12 weeks to 12 July, opening up new revenue streams for venues

“This will add misery to hospitality businesses” London and Essex hoteliers speak out

ALSO IN THE NEWS Uncategorized by Zoe Monk on October 19, 2020

Hoteliers speak to BH about the new restrictions, citing the measures as 'another crushing blow for hospitality' that will impact business levels and consumer confidence

Bristol born brothers transform former student block into new ‘tech-driven’ aparthotel

HOTEL MANAGEMENT by Zoe Monk on October 19, 2020

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Merchants House in Clifton is currently undergoing a £1.6m redevelopment to become a 34-apartment hotel and new co-working space

Ten ways hoteliers can take back control this winter

INTERVIEWS & ANALYSIS by Zoe Monk on October 19, 2020

James Lohan, MBE, co-founder at Mr&Mrs Smith says that flexibility, re-evaluating your brand's purpose and reconsidering your customer base will help give you the edge this winter

Move to Tier 2 will be ‘catastrophic’ for London hospitality businesses, UKHospitality warns

HOTEL MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY OWNERS & OPERATORS by Zoe Monk on October 16, 2020

UKHospitality calls for Tier 3 job support to be extended to businesses in Tier 2 to avoid widespread job losses, as London hospitality venues enter 'no man's land' of trading

INSIGHT: Can technology save your business?

HOTEL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY by Zoe Monk on October 16, 2020

Your choice of technology is pivotal to your success, and here Bizzon explains how hotels can deploy innovative and agile technology to adapt to the new norm

Northern Ireland hotels must close in line with restrictions enforced from tonight

NORTHERN IRELAND by Zoe Monk on October 16, 2020

Hotels will be able to honour this weekend's bookings, however bars must close at 6pm and from Monday must close to all except essential workers and vulnerable people