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• Study finds Independent Hotels Outperforming Chains on Public Wi-Fi

  According to recent research undertaken by web hosting company 34SP.com independent restaurants, bars and cafes are outperforming chains by offering, on average, seven tenths (70%) faster download speeds, as well as nine times higher upload speeds. According to co-founder and technical director of 34SP.com, Daniel Foster, said:  “Our research suggests that independent restaurants, bars and… Read more

• New Year’s Eve In London Is More Expensive Than Paris and New York

  In a recent poll by Travelex almost a quarter of Brits (24%) admitted they would rather go abroad to ring in the New Year as it is cheaper than staying in London. The research suggests that London is one of the world’s most expensive destinations to celebrate the New Year, with Londoners and visitors spending… Read more

• Wi-Fi Found to Be More Important than a Good Night’s Sleep

  The findings from a recent survey suggest that free Wi-Fi is the most important factor when choosing a hotel – more so than a good night’s sleep. The survey, undertaken by Amba Hotels, found that two thirds (67%) of 1,000 users polled thought free Wi-Fi was the most important factor when choosing a hotel –… Read more

• Survey Finds Eating Out Spend Up Two Percent

  According to a recent survey of 2,000 consumers, eating out spend was up by two percent (£2) year-on-year in October – compared to an eight percent fall in drinking out and a ten percent (£21) decline in total leisure spend per household. Households in London and the South East were the driving force behind the… Read more

• Industry News: Government to Give £10 Million to Boost Tourism in the North of England

  Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that £10 million of government Regional Growth Fund (RGF) money will be used to back proposals for a clear strategy for tourism in the North of England. Current statistics show that London has 4.5 times as many international Visitors than the North of England as a whole, whilst… Read more

• Industry News: Food and Service Sector Doubled Since 1993

  According to the British Hospitality Association, the leading agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry, the food and service management (FSM) sector has doubled its turnover since 1993 – the market is now currently estimated to be worth more than £4.25bn in turnover. The British Hospitality Association has praised the fact that… Read more