With typical room rates starting from just £35, the Tune Hotels business model is based on the low-cost airline structure with low-cost rooms focused on offering high-quality basics – excellent beds, powerful showers, air conditioned rooms, central locations, a clean environment, and 24 hour security – with guests paying extra only [...]
Christie + Co markets Bayswater’s Leinster Inn Hotel
September 3rd, 2010
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Acting on behalf of Carven Properties Ltd, Christie + Co is marketing the former Leinster Inn Hotel in Bayswater, London, with offers invited for the freehold interest of the property.
The 122-bedroom Leinster Inn Hotel, which occupies six adjoining, Grade II-Listed town houses in the middle of a 19th Century terrace, is presented to the market [...]
Alcohol industry attacks Scottish minimum price proposals
September 3rd, 2010
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The alcohol industry hit out at the Scottish Government’s proposal to introduce a new minimum price of 45p per unit of alcohol.
The Scottish National Party proposed the new plan in the Alcohol Bill published today (3 September). The bill contains measures supposedly aimed at tackling misuse.
However, the industry believes that a minimum [...]
Alcohol consumption falling at sharpest rate since 1948
September 3rd, 2010
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Alcohol consumption continues to fall, with 2009 the most significant year-on-year decline since 1948, according to fresh figures from the British Beer & Pub Association.
Last year’s 6% dip was the fourth annual decline in five years – 2007 was the anomaly.
UK drinkers are now consuming 8.4 litres per head of 100% alcohol [...]
IHG creates two new global sales and marketing roles
September 3rd, 2010
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Joe Ferry appointed Senior Vice President, Global Guest Experience and Design
David Anderson appointed Vice President, Brand Delivery, Asia Australasia and Global Resorts
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces the creation of two new roles within its Global Sales and Marketing team.
Global Guest Experience and Design
Joe Ferry [...]
Friday Food & Drink, Sponsored by The Wordbox Group
September 3rd, 2010
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This week’s Friday Food & Drink is provided courtesy of The Wordbox Group, the hospitality, catering and foodservice sector PR agency.
The Wordbox Group marked 15 years in our business recently by hosting The Wordbox Challenge, raising money for CHASE, the children’s hospice.
Hospitality and Catering News would like to congratulate The Wordbox [...]
Burger King sold today to 3G Capital for £2.1bn
September 3rd, 2010
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Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital and is said to be valued at circa $3.26bn (£2.1bn).
Burger King has been all this week subject to rumours of a take over, news that sent shares in the holding company up by over 20% in US trading yesterday (2 September).
Burger King has been [...]
Get stuffing with Major this Christmas, free samples
September 3rd, 2010
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Major International is urging caterers to get creative in the kitchen this Christmas by making their own stuffings, rather than relying on ready made mixes which can disappoint customers who are expecting something a little different to the meal they can prepare at home.
“Some of the popular ready made mixes may be convenient but they [...]
Oliver James has Christmas all wrapped up for caterers
September 3rd, 2010
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Oliver James Foods, the sous vide specialist, has Christmas wrapped up for caterers with an enticing mix of flavour rich ready prepared dishes which can fulfil the menu requirements of the entire foodservice spectrum, from cafes and bars, to pub, hotels and fine dining restaurants.
Oliver James has put together a versatile selection of starters and [...]
A time to celebrate with New Forest Ice Cream free samples
September 3rd, 2010
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New Forest Ice Cream offers a luxury sorbet, perfect for any occasion season. Ideal to add a tempting twist to the dessert menu, Champagne sorbet made with a premium Champagne from an authentic Champagne house.
The Champagne is sourced from the most southerly of the vineyards, which produce a light, youthful wine with a slightly lemony [...]
