International and domestic demand for Essex and Bath saw growth of 25% year on year, while demand from the US grew by almost 45%
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New research from Naked Wines collected over a 10-year period has suggested that sales of Prosecco hit their peak in 2016
Spending was up 11.3% in pubs and 8.3% at restaurants across the country last month, according to the latest Barclaycard data
Over half of millennials would dine in a restaurant where service was automated, with over two thirds saying they wouldn’t be against their food being delivered by a robot
Stress portrayed on TV cookery shows such as MasterChef and the Great British Bake Off leads to a decline in people entering the hospitality industry
Sharp rise in new luxury hotels in last two years as investors target increasingly affluent tourists
The number of luxury hotels (four-star and above) in the UK has risen by 140 since 2015, as overseas investors look to cash in
Miele has revealed that making housekeepers more customer-facing could be key to a top-notch guest experience
Overall, there has been a 95% increase in the number of compact sized hotel delivered annually rooms since 2016
From cultural exchanges and eco activism, to virtual agents and a ‘less is more’ mentality, Booking.com reveals what will be driving guest travel next year
Gen Z are four times as likely to spend up to £15 on a single cocktail in a restaurant, pub or bar than their older counterparts
