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There have been been aspects of the London 2012 Olympics which have blown away even the most hardened cynics - the wacky and wonderful Opening Ceremony, the ease with which spectators have been able to travel to the venues and the golden tally of medal for Team GB. And then there are the volunteeers...
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I'm writing a feature on the delicate subject of bed bugs. It's a positive, awareness raising, advice packed feature on dealing with the issue. Unsurprisingly perhaps I have yet to find a hotel that will talk about their proactive bed bug strategy. I really could use one hotel brave enough to...
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I'm writing a feature on the delicate subject of bed bugs. It's a positive, awareness raising, advice packed feature on dealing with the issue. Unsurprisingly perhaps I have yet to find a hotel that will talk about their proactive bed bug strategy. I really could use one hotel brave enough to...
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I'm writing a feature on the delicate subject of bed bugs. It's a positive, awareness raising, advice packed feature on dealing with the issue. Unsurprisingly perhaps I have yet to find a hotel that will talk about their proactive bed bug strategy. I really could use one hotel brave enough to...
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The Great British Menu is back on our screens this week (BBC Two, 7.30pm) and the competiton is promising to be fierce this year. Here on Table Talk, we'd love to hear your thoughts to the show over the weeks to come. Who are you most looking forward to seeing in the kitchens? Have any of the dishes...
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On 19th May the Olympic Flame starts its journey across the UK at Lands End, finishing at the Olympic stadium on 27th July. According to the organisers it will pass within 10 miles of 95% of the polulation, travelling 8,000 miles. There are likely to be plenty of locals in communities across the country...
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Hotels have begun to set their prices for hotel room snot allocated to LOCOG during the Olympics. On average they are setting their rates at around double their normal prices. Is this an acceptable rate without alienating guests in the long term?
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There is much controversy at the moment concerning the pricing of hotel rooms during the Olympics. Hotels have been accused of profiteering from the Games by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, the British Hospitality Association (BHA) is blaming Thomas Cook for adding a huge mart up to bedroom rates...
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Having taken over from Bob Cotton in July, Ufi Ibrahim has taken on the top job at the BHA at a difficult time for the industry. Balancing the economic, regulatory and sustainability pressures on hospitality is going to be a tough task in the current environment. Will she be able to reduce the legislatory...
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With caterers big and small being given the oportunity to cater on the world stage, who do you think will win the prestigious Olympic catering contracts? And will it be as lucrative as caterers would hope?