Davis Coffer Lyons has been instructed by Max Property Group to help transform St Katharine Docks central marina, next to London's Tower Bridge, into a food and drink-led leisure destination. DCL has been appointed to source a range of innovative, independent food concepts for the scheme’s Ivory House, as well as tenants for two larger A3 units, plus a 20,000 sq ft health … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Clos Maggiore continues London’s most romantic restaurant
Clos Maggiore has been crowned London’s ‘Most Romantic Restaurant’ in Harden’s Restaurant Guide 2013, cementing its reputation as the leading venue for London lovers for the second year running. The Covent Garden fine dining French restaurant festures an intimate, blossom-filled conservatory with a view to the stars and a roaring log fire, naturally attracting amorous … [Read more...]
Three of the Best…from Fuller’s
London’s only remaining traditional family brewer has been busy producing no fewer than three new beers! Fuller’s Brewer’s Reserve No.4 revealed The fourth incarnation of Fuller’s acclaimed Brewer’s Reserve series of barrel-aged beers is now available, following a much-awaited debut at August’s Great British Beer Festival at Olympia, London. Brewer’s Reserve No.4 has … [Read more...]
Restaurant Show 2012 has Great New Idea
Visitors and exhibitors to The Restaurant Show 2012 will benefit this year from clear visibility of new products being showcased thanks to the ‘Great New Idea’ created by the Show’s organisers to embrace innovation and change within the industry. Great New Idea logo A specially designed logo has been given to exhibitors to use on pre-Show literature, will be promoted on … [Read more...]
Pernod Ricard reports best growth since 2007/08
Pernod Ricard has announced that 2011/12 saw it achieve its best growth since 2007/08, exceeding the financial targets that had been announced: accelerated sales growth to +8% growth in profit from recurring operations of +9% compared to a target of “close to +8%” significant improvement in operating margin rate (+75 bps) completion of debt refinancing and … [Read more...]
Restaurant of the Week, Morston Hall
This week’s Chefs’ Restaurant of the Week is Morston Hall, Holt, Norfolk and courtesy of Great British Chefs Galton Blackiston has run Morston Hall for nearly two decades. Going one step further than the standard ‘restaurant with rooms’ function, Morston Hall – a hotel and eatery located in a refined and pleasant 18th century … [Read more...]
Jeremy Hunt MP to deliver closing Key Note at Annual Hotel Conference 2012
Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport will close the ninth Annual Hotel Conference on Thursday 4 October, and will speak on hospitality within the UK, the Government’s current initiatives for the sector. He will also respond to questions from conference delegates on all aspects of the industry. Commenting on his involvement in The AHC, Mr … [Read more...]
C&C strengthen their senior management team
C&C Catering Equipment has announced an addition to its senior management with the promotion of Trevor Clark to the board. Trevor, formerly Commercial Manager at the company, has accepted an invitation from the Board of Directors to become C&C's new Commercial Director. With more than 40 years' experience within the catering … [Read more...]
The ultimate pub finder website?
a The British Pub Channel has launched and claims to list more pubs than any other website: you can find a pub, find a pub address or find a pub phone number; execute a quick pub search or an advanced pub search; find your nearest pub or find pubs in any UK location. With 45,500 pubs listed (a number that is growing daily), this aims to be the ultimate pub finder website, … [Read more...]
Costa Coffee launches new Coffee Club Facebook app with 10 million point giveaway
The new app, which launched on 30 August 2012, will allow unregistered users to register their card and current Coffee Club members to log in to their account, update their details and check their balance, showing the user what they can buy with their points. To celebrate the launch of the app, Costa will be giving away 10 million points through competitions where users can … [Read more...]
TUI Travel launches new three year sustainability strategy
Building on a 10 year commitment to improving the sustainability of travel, TUI Travel has announced its new Sustainable Holidays Plan 2012-2014, marking the next step in its journey towards a more sustainable future. The Plan details no fewer than 20 commitments, including a pledge to operate Europe’s most fuel efficient airlines and a seal of approval from Forum for the … [Read more...]
London 2012 to help perceptions of British Welcome improve even further
New research from VisitBritain suggests that receiving a good welcome is likely to see visitors recommend travelling to the UK to others, with 80% of visitors feeling at least ‘very welcome’ in 2011. VisitBritain sponsored a question on the Civil Aviation Authority’s survey of nearly 9,000 departing overseas visitors. Over the three years the large study was conducted, … [Read more...]
Does ‘green’ impact on your hotel revenues?
It’s been clear for some time that guests are increasingly selecting hotels with a credible green or ‘sustainability’ record over hotels who cannot demonstrate this. Of course, what constitutes ‘green’ is open to question, and the ‘greenwash’ problem has made it even more difficult for both private guests and corporate clients. In the UK, however, membership of organisations … [Read more...]
First Wheelchair Basketball Pub in the World
Wheelchair Basketball looks set to be one the main events at the sold-out 2012 Paralympics - 22 nations will battle it out for Gold! The homecoming of the Paralympics and 30 years of British Wheelchair Basketball (formerly known as the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association), will be celebrated by the opening of The Wheelchair Basketballer, the first wheelchair … [Read more...]
Alarming report from recruitment firm shows numbers of both male and female hotel staff prepared to ‘Toss their Boss’ growing
Yes the fun packed HACCC is back bigger and better in 2012 Sunday 16th September will see 72 football teams from hotels, restaurants and suppliers to the hospitality industry battling it out to become the Hotel and Catering Challenge Cup (HACCC) winners 2012. With over 1,000 players involved virtually every job in hospitality is represented and joined by … [Read more...]