BDRC appoints Head of Advanced Analytics   April 2008

BDRC was built on a foundation of strong skills in research analytics.  Growing demand has led to the appointment of economatrician Ruth Watts.

 

Criticism Hurts - But it can also Help March 2008

Landmark London comment on the findings of BDRC's most recent Mystery Shopper Survey

 

InterContinental on Expansion Drive in India March 2008

InterContinental Hotels Group is enjoying robust growth across India, with 14 new-look hotels in varying stages of development across the country

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Malmaison is the hotel of choice March 2008

The British Hotel Guest Survey 2008 finds Malmaison to be the first choice for UK business and leisure travelers

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British Hotel Guest Survey 2008 March 2008

The in-depth annual survey, conducted by BDRC, focuses on the domestic hotel market both in the business and leisure sectors

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Search Engines Corner Hotel Research March 2008

Search engines are dominating how consumers look for hotels despite the best efforts of suppliers to grow their online presence

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Tenancy Deposit Awareness has Plateaued March 2008

Many landlords are still unaware as to their obligations under the scheme reveals BDRC

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Continental Research joins BDRC Group February 2008

BDRC announce the acquisition of Continental Research from its US owners, Arbitron Inc., creating a 100+ staff research group

 

Venue Verdict Launched in the Middle East February 2008

Matt Costin, BDRC Director of Performance, discusses the launch of Venue Verdict in the the dynamic Middle Eastern markets

 

BDRC goes Global January 2008

The Global Market Research network (Global) has appoints BDRC as its new UK representative

 

Hilton - The best performing Hotel brand in 2007 January 2008

BDRC Research Director, Tim Sander, discusses Hilton's global achievements in 2007

 

Children's Mutual
Winning the hearts and minds of fledgling family investors   December 2007
Deep insight research using ZMET

 

The Best Performing Hotel brands in Britain December 2007

BDRC Research Director, Tim Sander, comments on the awards given out by BDRC at the annual Hotel Marketing Association lunch

 

Hilton British Hotel Strengthens its position as the No.1 brand in Latin America December 2007

Ben Markham, BDRC Research Executive, comments on survey findings and Hilton's high global profile and performance levels 

 

The Quest to raise Interest Rates November 2007

Research Manager, Dr. Louise Brunger, talks about the best use of the media mix to boost visitor numbers in the tourism sector

 

Hilton On Top; Hyatt Slips Down the Rankings November 2007

Cris Tarrant, BDRC's Chief Executive, discusses the results of the most recent Middle East Business Guest Survey

 

Which Academic Venues are Top of the Class? November 2007

BDRC's mystery shopper survey tests the UK's leading academic venues

 

Golden Tulip Awards 2008 November 2007

Golden Tulip announce their hotels of the year with the help of BDRC's annual quality assurance programme

 

Growing Financial Stress in the UK November 2007

FT.com publish BDRC's findings from an ongoing mortgage study

 

Private Rented Housing Sector Thriving in Europe October 2007

BDRC and BM Solutions team up to produce the first study comparing the Buy-to-Let market across the EU

 

Management Training Centres put to the test October 2007

BDRC's latest Mystery Shopping Survey rates the NCSL in Nottingham the best in the country

 

Hilton On Top in the Middle East September 2007

BDRC confirms Hilton's market leadership in the Middle East with the results from The Guest Survey 2007

 

BDRC Names Liverpool's New ACC No.2 Before it Opens September2007

BDRC names Liverpool's ACC the second best arena and convention centre in the country, four months before it even opens

 

Sundial on top in BDRC's Venue Verdict August 2007

Sundial advert incorporates BDRC's Venue Verdict naming the Sundial Group as the UK's "Top Performing Venue Group"

 

UK Budget Hotel Revenues Exceed £1bn July 2007

BDRC findings suggest the budget hotel sector is increasing its share in the business travel market

 

BDRC Guest Survey 2007 July 2007

BDRC's latest annual Hotel Guest Survey shows the Holiday Inn to be the first choice for domestic frequent business travelers across Britain

 

M&IT and BDRC to launch 'mystery shopper' campaign July 2007

BDRC launch mystery shopping campaign to assess sales standards in the meetings market across the UK

 

English Heritage Appoints BDRC June 2007

English Heritage has appointed BDRC as its main provider of quant and qual research

 

The Budget Hotel Boom will Continue June 2007

BDRC chief executive Crispian Tarrant comments on the budget hotel boom, with an insight into the Middle East

 

BDRC gets in-house Perspective June 2007

BDRC takes full ownership of UK data collection firm Perspective

 

Brands Need to get Emotional June 2007

BDRC Director Roger Donbavand discusses the uses of ZMET in relation to brand loyalty and how the consumer builds emotional bonds to brands  

 

Whitbread announces PTI rebrand June  2007

PTI the UK's biggest hotel brand look to build on BDRC's findings during a time of rebranding

 

BDRCTakes Full Ownership of Perspective June 2007

BDRC acquires the telephone and online research agency Perspective

 

In Your Best Interests? June 2007

Specialist mortgage broker The Money Centre talks about the results from BDRC's Landlords Panel study

 

Limited Service, Unlimited Potential June 2007

BDRC Managing Director Cris Tarrant discusses the potential for budget hotels in the Middle East at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference

 

Getting To Know You June 2007

Specialist mortgage broker The Money Centre shares BDRC's current

buy-to-let research as the results have already proved so interesting

 

BDRC Hotel Guest Survey Results in the Middle East May 2007

CEO Cris Tarrant discusses the findings from BDRC's Hotel Guest Survey in the Middle East

 

BDRC to Review Providers Over Marketing Effectiveness May 2007

Project Mercury, an ongoing tracker study launched by BDRC will monitor mortgage intermediaries marketing effectiveness

Loyalty Brings Rewards April 2007
BDRC's Business Development Manager Guy Gilben discusses hotel loyalty programmes with the industry's key representatives

Impact of Cultural Attractions on Tourism April 2007
Alan Love BDRC Director explains how culture and tourism in Britain are good for each other 

The Gruppies are Coming April 2007
BDRC's research for the Hotel Marketing Association discovers a new phenomenon that is set to dominate the 'noughties'.

Bed, Business and Bytes March 2007
Tim Sander Director in the BDRC Hotels team explains that contrary to predictions, the business hotel market is booming.

The Big Switch March 2007
BDRC's insight into the technological advances of the mortgage intermediary market.

Middle Aged Man Earning £40K - Are you the Average Business Traveller? March 2007
The BDRC 2007 British Hotel Guest Survey reveals more on the business hotel market.

Into the Mind of the Consumer March 2007
Do consumers really know what they are after? Roger Donbavand, Director of BDRC's Financial Plus team explains the unique research tool ZMET.

Dramatic Growth in Branded Hotels March 2007
Findings from BDRC’s British Hotel Guest report and more research on behalf of the Hotel Market Association on hotel branding

Free Thinking March 2007
Emma Bradbury, an associate director in BDRC’s Travel Tourism and Leisure team highlights how free admission to museums is to threaten the future of our historic sites

Sundial #1 in BDRC Venue Verdict February 2007
The venues and events group Sundial have ranked highest in all service attributes in the BDRC Venue Verdict

Marriott Scoops BDRC Best Conference Title February 2007
The York Marriott hotel is declared one of the best places to hold conference in the country by the BDRC Venue Verdict

London Venue Triumph with Top Industry Accolade January 2007
BDRC names leading London venue The Brewery number one in the capital 

People Before Profits January 2007
BDRC Director Mark Long examines how banks and credit card providers ought to rethink their approach

How do Transport Issues affect Visitor Attractions? January 2007
BDRC’s Travel Tourism and Leisure Director Alan Love talks of how we travel to visitor  attractions

Tales of a Landlady: One Hell of a Mess December 2006
BDRC’s research into the joys and woes of the buy-to-let market

The Raphael Exhibition leads to Significant Export Benefits December 2006
BDRC’s Economic Impact Survey reports just how many visitors The National Gallery exhibition is bringing in

BDRC wins £200,000 three year contract from VisitBritain October 2006
The national tourism agency responsible for marketing Britain worldwide appoints BDRC to run their England Occupancy Survey for a minimum of three years

A Question of Perception October 2006
Tony Wornell Director of BDRC Financial Plus team reveals how the ZMET technique can uncover real psychological insight

Talking Shops September 2006
Findings from BDRC’s UK Meetings Market Survey

A Known Unknown September 2006 
Mark Long, BDRC Director of the Financial Plus team reports that Child Trust Fund providers should rethink their approach

IFA’s still ‘Distant’ with Consumers July 2006 
BDRC’s syndicated research into investment product providers and IFA’s

Do You Really Know Your Customers? July 2006
Roger Donbavand, BDRC Director of the Financial Plus team highlights new research concerning the need to reassess the old life stage models

Centre of Attraction June 2006
Matthew Costin, a BDRC Director in the Hotels team discusses London’s opportunities in becoming a top event destination

Be Prepared for the Worst April 2006
BDRC’s research on key insurance for small businesses

BDRC Survey Finds Web Ads More Influential April 2006
BDRC reveals that press advertising is proving unsuccessful for travel companies

BDRC launches Online Venue Verdict System April 2006
BDRC’s new real time system for benchmarking standards at meetings venues

Straight Talking – Good for Your Soul and Your Business April 2006
The editor of Meetings and Incentive Travel explains it’s good news BDRC are taking the venue tracker system online

Franchising is a Chance to Grow Together March 2006
BDRC’s work with the British Franchising Association

Hilton Number One Hotel Brand in Australia March 2006
The BDRC Asia Pacific Hotel Business Guest Survey explained

Addressing the Challenges in Latin America March 2006
A BDRC survey on liquidity management sparks discussion on Latin America

BDRC Awards Recognising Market Excellence March 2006
BDRC’s own awards at MIMA