The hospitality industry has long been a cornerstone of global economies, underpinning tourism, travel, and the food and beverage sectors. Today, it's on the brink of a transformative era, potentially becoming a major economic driver. This article explores how hospitality is reinventing itself
September 23, 2024In a significant move that underscores its ambitious expansion plans across the UK and Ireland, Popeyes has opened its first restaurant in Northern Ireland. Located at the bustling Lesley Forestside Shopping Centre in Belfast, the new Popeyes outlet aims to serve the community with its renowned
September 23, 2024Ireland's hospitality sector is currently grappling with considerable financial challenges triggered by the government's decision to raise the VAT rate last September. Since this rate hike, the country has seen the closure of more than 600 restaurants, cafés, and other food
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September 16, 2024Acclaimed chef Alex Seidel is making significant changes in his career as he seeks to simplify his life after a long tenure in the culinary industry. His decision to sell a majority stake in his well-known restaurant, Mercantile Dining & Provision, to Sage Hospitality, a notable Denver-based
September 12, 2024The Scottish hospitality sector, encompassing nightclubs, bars, and restaurants, is grappling with a severe crisis, struggling to stay afloat amid rising costs, regulatory pressures, and economic downturns. Murdo Fraser, a key contender in the Scottish Conservative leadership contest, has closely
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