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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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Holiday Inn Winchester rebrands to Voco Winchester Hotel and Spa

Hotel Owner

The contemporary hotel, which was first built in 2010, is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park and within five minutes from Winchester City Centre. The hotel offers nine adaptable meeting and event spaces and also caters for up to 200 guests for weddings and events. It benefited from a £2.5m

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Savoy Educational Trust names new trustee

Hotel Owner

The Savoy Educational Trust has announced the appointment of caterer CH&CO’s chief executive Bill Toner to the board of trustees. He then went on to join catering giant Aramark as CEO of its UK subsidiary, growing the company from £150m to £400m turnover in just five years.

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Daish’s Holidays appoints GM of Bournemouth Sands Hotel

Hotel Owner

Originally joining Daish’s Holidays in 2010 as bartender and night porter, he progressed through the ranks of the hotel, becoming assistant manager in 2014 at the Bournemouth Sands Hotel. With more than 20 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, Gates returns to Daish’s Holidays having had a year away from the company.

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The Arden appoints new GM

Hotel Owner

Nathan arrives to The Arden Hotel after more than 20 years in the hospitality sector, joining from The Core Theatre in Solihull where he was Catering Operations manager. The Arden Hotel is a luxury four-star boutique hotel which has been part of The Eden Hotel Collection since 2010. 44 Brasserie. “Sai

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Web Exclusive: Restaurantware raises the food-packaging game

Hotel Business

Since 2010, Restaurantware has manufactured design-forward and sustainably-focused products for a number of businesses, including hotels, that enhance the presentation and perceived value of each dish, drink and meal served. The company offers items from takeout containers and straws to drinkware and napkin dispensers.

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Meet The Team: Jai Motihar Head Business Development – Middle East

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Later I moved on to work with hospitality industry start-ups in 2010 (3 of them, Citrus, Keys, And Park Hotels). In 2020 tried to explore my entrepreneurial journey by Setting up of Restaurant and a Catering Unit, and growing my family business, overall it was a great set up and was growing but due to the Pandemic, it slowed down.