VENUE
INSIGHT
A PLATFORM FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTR Y February 2022
It’s show time, finally! This March sees the return of two of the biggest shows in the hospitality calendar – Northern Restaurant & Bar in Manchester followed by Hotel, Restaurant & Catering at ExCel London. With NRB22 being the first major hospitality show of the year, it will provide a blast of momentum for the industry on 15 & 16 March at Manchester Central. Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has teamed up with The Pub Show for 2022, creating the ultimate trade event for foodservice and hospitality professionals. The event, taking place on 21-23 March at ExCeL London, brings together quality suppliers across show sections; professional kitchen, foodservice, design & décor and hospitality tech.
The hospitality sector is no stranger to uncertainty, but the past two years
Editor Rob Taylor
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Publication Manager Dan Scudder
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have been a non-stop rollercoaster of disruption and instability. Lockdowns, travel restrictions, social distancing, and supply and staff shortages have plagued restaurants, bars, hotels, and pubs alike. We catch up with Sam Martin, COO and Co-Founder of Peckwater Brands and find out how virtual brands can revitalise the sector.
Providing outdoor dining can increase revenue by 30% on average – possibly much more if you cater for round-year use of an open-air space. As we approach spring and the eventual summer, outdoor seating becomes the go-to. But we can never rely on the British weather to work with us. As we know all too well, you can make your plans for your outdoor dinner dates, and within seconds, plans are ruined by an unexpected downpour. Astreea Igloos are already providing hundreds
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of venues with increased dining options and footfall, and they can help you to achieve the same.
The pandemic has made us re evaluate how we manage payments, so what have we learnt over the last two years in hospitality payment technology? We take a walk down that road with Peter Moore, CEO of Lolly.
International Margarita Day this year is very special: just look at the date – 22.2.2022. Make it even more special by introducing your guests to one of Mexico’s most beautifully made, premium spirits – Rooster Rojo Tequila. For those who thought Tequila is all about ‘slamming’, this Tequila will convince your guests otherwise.
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6 UK Hospitality 8 SALT 10 Astree Igloo 12 Sausage and Cider Fest 14 One Out Festival 16 Northern Restaurant & bar 18 Rational 20 Rooster Rojo 22 HRC & The Pub Show 24 Brockmans 26 Guinness 28 Peckwater 30 POS Ltd 32 BII 2022 Awards 34 CardsSafe 36 Lolly 38 NDML 40 Taylor UK 42 Rational 44 Winterhalter 46 Zonal
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