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Features

Last chance saloon

Inns and pubs across the UK are closing at an unprecedented rate, with an estimated two dozen pub closures now happening every week. Bill Lumley speaks to campaign groups dedicated to force the government to recognise the injustices of the business rate system for licensees […]

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Features

Winning the battle for staff retention

One of the toughest jobs confronting a B&B or guesthouse owner is staff retention. Louise Newman, managing director at critiQuie.com, reveals best practices when it comes to holding on to your staff and making your independent hospitality business smarter […]

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Features

Rising to the challenge

No amount of hospitality experience can ever prove to be quite enough to absorb the initial shock of opening up your own B&B and welcoming in your first guests. Bill Lumley talks to Alex Johnson, co-owner of four-bedroom Crickhowell Ty Croeso […]

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Features

Reviving the village spirit

With regulation growing and demographics on the move, making a success of running a rural village inn can be a major challenge. Bill Lumley speaks to the owner of The Golden Lion Hotel in the rural Northumberland village of Allendale about his plans to integrate the business of his inn with his neighbouring farm […]

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Luxury BnB News

A step towards a “level playing field”

One of the (many) reasons the B&B Association was formed back in early 2006 was the fact that the fire regulations had radically changed in 2005. “Fire Certificates” had been abolished, and everyone taking paying guests – even in one room, for one night – now had to comply with the fire regulations. Step one was being aware of the change, and step two was understanding the new requirements. […]

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Luxury BnB News

Amenitiz raises 620K€ to fuel its growth.

Amenitiz, the startup that helps hotel and holiday rental owners to create and manage their digital presence, closed its first round of financing. Lead by Otium Capital, the 620.000€ seed round also includes several business angels from the travel industry such as Sebastien Venturini (CEO of Weekendesk), Antoine Giraud (COO Groupcorner) and Guillaume Rostand (CMO Liligo). […]