The December issue of Eat Drink Sleep is here! In this issue we focus on Luxury Furniture, Lighting, Technology, and the companies providing fantastic hospitality products and solutions you need to consider on the run up to Christmas.
Solstice AV activates new robotics division to launch world-leading Pudu Robotics into UK market
Distribution challenger, Solstice, has launched a new robotics division, partnering with Pudu Robotics to introduce a range of commercial service robots into the UK mainstream marketplace.
Little Hotelier unveils the traveller trends set to transform UK’s accommodation industry
Analysing the survey data of 8,000+ travellers from 10 countries globally (including the UK), Little Hotelier has created the Changing Traveller Report: Small Accommodation Edition, uncovering the evolving plans, behaviours and perspectives of today’s accommodation guest. From the report, there are five key trends for UK accommodation providers to be aware of in the year ahead.
There’s a vast number of entrance mats available for your home or business. However, it’s doubtful that one of the few standard-size options will be a perfect fit for your doorway. That’s why a made-to-measure door mat is an excellent idea if you want a mat that’s both functional and fits in well with the surrounding decor.
Restaurants value loyal customers – and the industry now needs them more than ever. Did you know:
18-30% – increase in spend and visits attributable to loyalty programmes 6% – average difference between loyalty and non-loyalty checks 5-17% – percentage of total revenue driven by the most loyal 2-17% of customers.*
BRITISH HOLIDAYMAKERS’ THIRST FORLOCAL TIPPLES REMAINS LONG AFTERTHE TAN HAS FADED
• New research by Spanish gin brand Puerto de Indias reveals almost three quarters (74%) of Brits look for gin brands they’ve tried whilst away when they return from holiday • A resounding 91% of tourists try local alcoholic beverages when travelling abroad, whilst loyalty to British alcohol brands while abroad is low
Sip Champagnes is the UK’s leading Grower Champagne specialist, with a focus on newly discovered and fully independent producers that can’t be found anywhere else.
GIVE THE ULTIMATE GIFT OF RELAXATION THIS CHRISTMAS
- From the ultimate relaxation gift vouchers to at-home-spa gift sets, Spabreaks.com has the perfect present for everyone on your Christmas list - Spabreaks.com gives the options of two types of gift: gift packages or monetary vouchers - With all gifts, Spabreaks.com offers a range of optional gift sets to accompany the voucher, from aromatic candles to skincare sets
The impact of furniture on a hospitality environment
Furniture plays a key role in any hospitality business, so selecting the right furniture can be a challenge. You need to consider your clientele, what they will be expecting from the space, the size of the area and the colours and finishes you think will draw people in and make them feel welcome. Jason Brown, Director of Design & Development at Knightsbridge Furniture, highlights the impact the furniture choices you make can have on a hospitality environment.