Horeca
Pastas from the heart of Italy
Date: 2008-12-16 08:00:00
Golden ear of durum wheat-this is what Spigadoro, name of the pasta launched in 2009 means in Hungarian. The ear of durum wheat has been present in the logo of...
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Franchise news
Date: 2008-12-16 08:00:00
Entrepreneur list for 2008 Entrepreneur magazine has published its 2008 top lists. Subway ranks second, with seven restaurant chains in the top ten (Dunkin Donuts is third, Pizza Hut is...
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Who could replace Gundel?
Date: 2008-12-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-12-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-12-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-12-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-12-16 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-12-10 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-12-08 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-12-03 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-27 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-26 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-24 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-20 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-20 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-18 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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!
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
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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