kairenthompson5 hours ago2 minBritish Sandwich Week - The Nation's Favourites RevealedAs far as sandwich fillings go, it’s certainly not the most adventurous but the classic chicken sarnie has emerged as Britain’s most...
kairenthompsonMay 123 minAn extended bank holiday? Now that’s worth celebrating!This year's Jubilee celebration is hopefully going to be a big one, with a new report indicating that UK STR (short-term rental)...
kairenthompsonApr 262 minDon't sleep on these top tips! How to provide your guests with a restful night's slumber! When guests check into a hotel, the first thing they usually want to do is get...
kairenthompsonApr 256 minNewly Added Suppliers to Our Directory: Carefully Vetted and Ready to Go!Who has time to waste browsing through supplier catalogues, trying to compare and contrast products and prices? Definitely not you -...
kairenthompsonApr 142 minMPs warn labour shortages in food sector could cause permanent damageThe Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee warned on Wednesday (6 April) that there can be no doubt about the seriousness of the...
kairenthompsonApr 113 minHow Millennials and Gen Z are changing the payments landscapeRead our blog to find out how tech-savvy consumers are ripping up the traditional rule book on payments and not being subtle about it....
kairenthompsonMar 302 minSpring brings new beginnings and team growth at BeaconWe're happy to announce not one but four new additions to the Beacon team. We only hire people we believe will make a difference here,...
kairenthompsonMar 173 minThe Economic Impact of Rising Costs in the UKIn January 2022, inflation reached its highest recorded level since 1992, affecting the affordability of goods and services for...
kairenthompsonMar 35 minCasting a light on Beacon's new vision If you’ve worked with us before, you’ll know that here at Beacon we’re focused on service - not just great pricing. And if you haven’t...
kairenthompsonFeb 163 minSupporting the digital nomad in staying connected Your freshly painted reception area looks clean and bright. The new outside seating area will attract al-fresco diners once the sun makes...
kairenthompsonJan 253 minElectric vehicles: lead the charge!EV car sales increased by a whopping 76.3% in 2021, and, as of January 2022, there are an estimated 400,000 electric cars (EVs) on the...
kairenthompsonJan 142 minLearn how to manage performance issues in this free webinarIssues concerning an employee's work broadly fall into two camps: employees who 'can't cook' and those who 'won't cook'. Find out how to...
kairenthompsonJan 42 minNew Year Honours list features an ICH colleague Andrew Denton, Comms, Content and Brand Director for BWH Hotel Group, expresses surprise and gratitude after being honoured with an MBE...
kairenthompsonDec 15, 20213 minFood wholesalers warn of impending price rises - here's why!Almost two years from the first confirmed case of Covid-19 in the UK, many industries are still battling the economic fallout. As a...
kairenthompsonDec 9, 20215 minA people person dedicated to the customer experience“It gives me a real buzz to know that I’ve made a difference to our customers!” Meet our Customer Relations Manager, Jane Murray. At...
kairenthompsonDec 7, 20212 minProtect your customers' data AND your reputation It is no secret that customer data is one of the most valuable assets to hospitality businesses, providing powerful insights that help to...
kairenthompsonDec 3, 20212 min"Damage Already Done" as Christmas cancellations rocket for hotelsBeacon’s sister company BWH Hotel Group has seen a wave of cancellations, as customer-confidence takes a nosedive amid mounting concern...
kairenthompsonNov 29, 20213 minStay up to date on changing employment legislation with this free webinar!Over the past 18 months, the proposed employment bill has fallen by the wayside as workplaces adjusted to the seismic changes brought...
kairenthompsonNov 25, 20212 minWhat's going to be hot in hospitality in 2022?Now that we're almost in the last month of 2021, it's worth taking the time to check out what's forecast to be the key trends influencing...
kairenthompsonNov 17, 20212 minOutsourced laundry costs set to rise due to wage and utility inflationThe Textile Services Association recently carried out a wage survey of the commercial laundry sector and found that labour costs have...