Horeca

Who could replace Gundel?

Which kitchen would be chosen as the “kitchen of the nation” if a vote was to be held about this question? A traditional “csárda” with traditional dishes, Gundel, or a...

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B to B vitamin

Though few bar/restaurant owners have been trained in marketing, sometimes they still excel in instinctive marketing communication. Let’s see two examples of successful marketing in the bar/restaurant business. The most...

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Restaurant on-line

We only discuss good web sites of good restaurants so that everybody can learn from the mistakes. Szent Flórián Étterem (Kőszeg) All relevant information is available. The colours are refreshingly...

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Fish, rice and traditions

Japanese culinary habits have been formed by tradition over many centuries. Though Japan is no longer isolated from the outside world, its gastronomic culture remains very traditional. How we see...

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Room prise grow at Balaton and in East-Hungary

In the first eleven months of 2008, the room occupancy rate for three-, four- and five-star hotels was 59%. At current prices, gross room revenue declined by 4%, while the...

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Catering trade protest against the planed inventory-law

According to the Association of Hungarian Catering Industry the nowadays laws and the new ones made the catering industry over controlled and are without knowing anything about the specialities of...

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More foreign tourists, but they spent less time in Hungary

According to Central Statistic Office in January-October 2008, – compared with the same period of 2007 – the number of international and domestic tourism nights decreased by 1% in public...

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Arab investors build luxury hotel, spa in Veszprém

The investors from Saudi Arabia and Dubai want to complete the project in two to two-and-a-half years.  A group of Arab investors plan to spend billions of forints to build...

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Marché International Market entry in Croatia

Marché International and the Croatian fuel retailer Tifon, MOL Group subsidiary, opens their first common subsidiary in Croatia, seven Tifon gas stations being about to also display the Marché® logo...

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McCafé in swing

Despite the negative economic effects in 2008 the sales in McCafé chain, with 25 units, has increased by 20%.  At coffee-shop-chain of the McDonald's in the passed ten months 2.2...

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Mercure's Winter Offer

Europa's 340 Mercure hotels offer even 40% rabbat from the list price for 2 nights.  The action is quilty from 12th November 2008 to 28 February 2009. Travelers can enjoy...

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Gastronomy exhibition a'la Metro

Metro Cash & Carry Germany is currently hosting a gastronomy exhibition in Cologne for the first time, called “A Gasto”.  On 800 square metres, the wholesaler is presenting ten complete...

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New Irish hotel brand in Budapest

Quinlan Private investment group is about to launch its own brand in Budapest's 6th district from 2010. The company is one of the Balaton biggest investor now.  The 4-star Hotel...

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Gross room revenue declined, number of tourism nights decreased

According to the national statistic office in the first ten months of 2008, the room occupancy rate for three-, four- and five-star hotels was 60%.  At current prices, from January...

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SUBWAY plans expansion in Ireland

Despite an economic downturn, Subway is planning major expansion in Ireland over the next two years.  The company currently has 181 outlets across the country and plans to open 119...

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Lanchid 19 won hotel architectural award

The European Hotel Design Awards, presented by Sleeper Magazine on Thursday, 6 November 2008, is the premier celebration of outstanding innovations in the hospitality industry and hotel design in Europe....

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Islamic pub

The first Islamic pub opened recently in Oldham is a good example of different cultures mixing. Halal Inn has everything we expect to see in a traditional British Pub, like...

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Music for food

The sound of music can promote consumption in restaurants. However, choosing inappropriate music can have the opposite effect, driving guests away. The kind of music played and its loudness are...

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Reform Diet

The Conference Hall of Hotel Benczúr was full during the October meeting of the Diet Club, where product presentations were also held. The new web site of the Club will...

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New trends, old habits

According to statistics, there are five and a half thousand HoReCa units operating in Hungary at present. Out of these, five hundred are closed every year, with another five hundred...

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Franchise news

Café Frei continues to expand Following Salgótarján and Kassa, new cafes are to be opened in by the TV celebrity in Debrecen and Eger. Mr. Frei is a trained barista...

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Combination in the kitchen

Users are increasingly aware of the potential represented by combined ovens. Their versatility, efficiency and economy is obvious. As the whole process of steaming and roasting takes places in a...

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Long live the king!

A TV program was launched in October by ATV under the title “King of Chefs”. Unlike other programs, this one is not about professional celebrities playing chef. The 18 competitors...

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Situation getting cleaner

Chemicals and detergents used in HoReCa units account for 1 per cent of operating costs. However, any defects in this area can lead to very substantial losses and the products...

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On a higher level

As a result of co-operation between École Lenôtre and Cegos Kft., the Educatio CulinArtist® educational program, also known as Chef Academy was launched in September. The program was created by...

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IL Patio – Planet Sushi Venezia

Following T.G.I. Friday and Planet Sushi, this is the third restaurant operated by the Russian Rosinter Restaurants. Two different styles of gastronomy are represented in this casual dining unit, where...

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A long term trend

The segment in catering where the biggest potential for growth is seen overseas is fast casual restaurants. Some examples have already appeared in Hungary as well. Fast casual comes from...

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Strict rules on the bank of the Ganges

Indian cuisine has had a major effect on Western gastronomy in recent years. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of Indians are not vegetarians, but religion does play a significant...

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Secret spices

According to Lucas Patole, chef of Lumbini teaház, those Indian meals which are far more spicier than European food cannot be prepared in the traditional way in Hungary. Spices are...

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Stocks or protest?

The owner of a pub called Maltermeister Turm in a German town called Goslar has found a creative and unique way of expressing his criticism of the legislation banning smoking...

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