Olympic Games

Brands Opinion: Where is all the brand activity?

Brands Opinion: Where is all the brand activity?

By Robyn Black

It’s a good time to return after maternity holiday, as there is just the merest whiff of optimism in the air. The nation is still basking (should that be dripping?) in the Jubilee weekend afterglow, and the Olympics are approaching at the speed of Usain...

Punch Taverns pub wins 13,000 pints of beer

Punch Taverns pub wins 13,000 pints of beer

By Gurjit Degun

The Bell at Kesgrave, Ipswich, has been crowned the place to celebrate the Summer of Our Lives by Punch Taverns, winning a dray of beer totalling more than 13,000 pints.

Olympics: Making the most of the Games at your pub

Olympics: Making the most of the Games at your pub

By Sonya Hook

Whatever you might feel about the Olympics, the event is impossible to ignore. Right from the opening ceremony on 27 July through to the Paralympics, which runs from 29 August until 9 September, there will hour upon hour of live sporting coverage beamed...

Put community at the heart of all that your pub does

Put community at the heart of all that your pub does

By Nigel Anstead

The pub trade has been under pressure for a few years now and yet business rates are becoming exorbitant, we have ever-increasing overheads, and — don’t forget — it’s that time of year for price rises from breweries.

Olympic Torch Relay detailed map revealed

Olympic Torch Relay detailed map revealed

By Gurjit Degun

A detailed map of the Olympic Torch Relay and the torchbearers have been announced, enabling pubs to plan their events in the run up to the Games.

Track and feed: Planning for the Olympics

Track and feed: Planning for the Olympics

By Lesley Foottit

Britain has long had a poor reputation for its food, drink and hospitality in the wider world, but the tie-up between British Food Fortnight (BFF) and the Olympics this summer (27 July to 12 August) gives us the opportunity to prove them all wrong.

BBPA in Olympics transport warning

BBPA in Olympics transport warning

By Michelle Perrett

The summer of 2012 cannot be treated as ‘business as usual’, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned the Transport Select Committee in its call for evidence on transport and the Olympics.

Big bucks: Door staff could be tempted by Olympics

Pubs face Games security chaos

By Michelle Perrett

Pubs and bars across the country could face a security nightmare this summer as doorstaff are lured away to make “big bucks” during the Olympics.

Doorstaff Games alarm

Doorstaff Games alarm

By Mike Berry

Earlier this month, a diktat was sent to Whitehall departments by Government spin doctors, effectively ordering them to produce three good news stories a day in the run up to this summer’s Olympic Games.

Licensees recognised at Pubwatch conference

Licensees recognised at Pubwatch conference

By Adam Pescod

National Pubwatch recognised the good practice displayed by two licensees — Janet Dooner and Miles Murphy — by presenting them each with an Outstanding Contribution Award last week.

Major operators back Games safety

Major operators back Games safety

By Adam Pescod

Major pub operators have signed up to a new information-sharing initiative which aims to improve security across London in the run-up to the Olympic Games.

BBPA: Pubs must capitalise on 'year of celebration'

BBPA: Pubs must capitalise on 'year of celebration'

By Adam Pescod

Britain’s pubs must capitalise on the huge year of celebration in 2012 – without over-zealous councils and regulations getting in the way, said BBPA chief executive Brigid Simmonds today.

On track for the Games?

On track for the Games?

With the world set to descend on London for the 2012 Olympics, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser team ventured into Stratford, in the East End, to find out how publicans are preparing for a sporting spectacle in their own backyard.

2012: The race is on - Planning for the Olympics

2012: The race is on - Planning for the Olympics

By Sonya Hook

Did you know that more than two-thirds of Brits not attending this year’s Olympic Games hope to watch the action in a pub? That, at least, is according to research conducted by pub operator Orchid Group.

Brakspear eyes London pubs

Brakspear eyes London pubs

By Gurjit Degun

Oxfordshire-based pub operator Brakspear has seen beer volumes double after spending £500k revamping three of its central London pubs and said it would like to take on more sites in the capital.

'Not too late to start planning for Olympic Games'

'Not too late to start planning for Olympic Games'

By Gurjit Degun

It’s not too late for pubs to start planning for the Olympic Games next year, said Ann Elliott, founder of Elliott Marketing & PR, at the UK Pub Retail Summit (27 September).

Make it happen and go for victory at Games

Make it happen and go for victory at Games

By Colm O’Dwyer

Making it happen — what better slogan to summarise the build-up to London 2012? And going by the juggernaut of activity since we won the bid in 2005, London is doing just that.

Licensees go for gold

Licensees go for gold

By Lesley Foottit

Despite the ticket-sales disappointment felt by many, Britain is excitedly gearing up for its historic hosting of the Olympics next summer.

Olympics: big opportunity

'Two in three will watch Olympics in pub'

By John Harrington, M&C Report

More than two thirds of British people plan to watch Olympic events from the pub if they don't get tickets to the 2012 games themselves. That's...

Olympics: late night deliveries only

Anger at night pub Olympics delivery plan

By Gurjit Degun

Proposals for night-time only deliveries in London during the Olympic Games have angered trade leaders, who have claimed it would be a logistical...

Olympics: extra licence needed for outside tables

Olympic pubs need 'outside licence'

By Gurjit Degun

Pubs near any Olympic venue will have to apply for an additional licence if they want to trade outside their premises during the Games.

Thrive on Five: campaign to cut VAT

MA campaign to cut VAT to 5%

By Ewan Turney

The Morning Advertiser is launching a campaign to reduce VAT to 5% for the hospitality sector. Travelodge chief executive Guy Parsons issued a...

Ibrahim: BHA chief executive

Benefits for pubs from the Olympics

By MA reporter

The pub trade stands to benefit from the Olympics, but there are risks too, Ufi Ibrahim told delegates at an MA and M&C Report conference yesterday.

Olympics 2012: opportunity for pubs

Olympic Games: a win-win for Britain

By Ufi Ibrahim

The British Hospitality Association's chief executive Ufi Ibrahim argues that Britain will benefit hugely from the 2010 Olympics.

Olympics: great opportunity

Olympics Conference: book your place

By MA Reporter

M&C Report, in partnership with its sister title the MA, is running a one-day conference exploring the opportunities afforded by London 2012.

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