Revolution Bars Group plc, a leading UK operator of premium bars, trading under the Revolution and Revolución de Cuba brands, has announced its preliminary results for the year to 30 June 2015. Commenting on the results, Keith Edelman, Chairman, said: "The future, in a highly competitive and changing market, is an exciting one and one in which the Board and management are … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Rusteel wins NAS Design Partnership ‘Best Product’ Award 2015
Armourcoat's new Rusteel wall finish has won the NAS Design Partnership 'Best Product' Award 2015. Held in London on 24th September, the NAS (National Association of Shopfitters) Design Partnership Awards celebrated the most visionary collaboration between the very best of interior design and innovative fit out contractors. The 'Best Product' Award for Rusteel was presented on … [Read more...]
Experiential marketing for FMCG brands
Once almost solely the domain of the FMCG world, many of today’s largest experiential campaigns are now in services, technology or government departments. But fast moving consumer goods can still provide compelling consumer experiences. Here are 5 tips to help you make waves with your FMCG campaign. 1. Let people taste, touch and test Sampling is a simple but … [Read more...]
TME’s Top 5 Energy Saving Tips
Here at TME, we recently came across this article on one of our favourite industry news sites, Hospitality & Catering News.“Glynn Purnell’s Top 10 Energy Saving Tips” outlines some useful hints from the Michelin star chef to help restaurants to save the planet – and their wallets – at the same time. This is a subject close to our heart, as TME have always strived to be … [Read more...]
Johann Lafer chooses Villeroy & Boch for The Gainsborough Restaurant
Villeroy & Boch is thrilled to have been selected to supply the tableware for The Gainsborough Hotel’s restaurant which opens its doors today. Villeroy & Boch’s premium hotel tableware is represented all over the globe, in some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and restaurants. The Gainsborough Hotel in Bath Spa is the latest exclusive address to be championing the … [Read more...]
Itsu posts 20% turnover rise
Brits seeking out healthier lunch options helped to drive up sales at Itsu by more than a fifth last year. Itsu, the sushi specialist launched by Pret a Manger founder Julian Metcalfe, posted a 20.8 per cent rise in turnover to £67.9m in the year to January, with like-for-like sales up by 6.8 per cent. Ebitda earnings rose by 32.7 per cent to £6.9m. Metcalfe described the … [Read more...]
Female Master of Havana Cigars for Belgraves
London’s only female Master of Havana Cigars, Paola Paollilo, has been appointed assistant F&B manager at Belgraves London. Paola will bring with her a passion for fine cigars and a wealth of knowledge including participating in the prestigious UK Cigar Sommelier Competition and achieving second place. Paola will curate the cigar offering on the intimate Belgrave’s Terrace … [Read more...]
Join the #HandCSocial team at citizenM Hotel, London Bankside
If you would like to join the #HandCSocial roundtable event at the citizenM Hotel, London Bankside on October 21st please complete the survey If you are a mobile user click here to fill out the survey Create your own user feedback survey … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants wins three Imperial War Museum visitor attractions
Levy Restaurants UK, the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland has signed a five-year catering contract to design and manage a wide range of new eating and dining spaces at the Imperial War Museum’s (IWM) branches;:IWM Duxford, a world-renowned aviation museum and Britain's best preserved wartime airfield; Churchill War Rooms, housed in … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Butternut Wrap with Meat Free Strips
Heat: 180°C, Time: 50 mins, Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 box FRY’S THICK CUT CHUNKY STRIPS 45ml olive oil 250g butternut, cut into 2cm cubes 1x 410g tin kidney beans, drained 250g rocket 100ml balsamic reduction 4 whole wheat wraps Method Preheat oven to 180°C Place the butternut in a roasting tray, drizzle over 10ml olive oil and season well with … [Read more...]
Travelodge announces expansion in Greater Manchester
Travelodge, the UK’s biggest independent hotel chain with 522 hotels, has announced it has exchanged contracts for two new hotels in Greater Manchester, representing an investment of £9 million and the creation of 45 new jobs. The first hotel is located in Stockport on Heaton Lane. The new 86-room hotel will occupy part of Regent House, one of the most prominent office … [Read more...]
York’s Park Inn by Radisson on sale for £20+ million
Colliers International has been instructed to sell the Park Inn by Radisson in York on behalf of LR (York) Ltd. Currently let to Park Hotels Management Ltd for a term of 25 years, with nearly 16 years un-expired, the hotel is being marketed for offers over £20 million, representing a NIY of 7.75 per cent. Located on North Street on the Southern bank of the River Ouse, … [Read more...]
Topland Group, Marick and Mill Lane join for 203-bedroom Trafford Centre hotel
Topland Group has taken advantage of hotel development opportunities across the UK by launching a joint venture with Marick Real Estate and Mill Lane Estates. Topland, one of the largest privately owned international investment groups, led by Sol Zakay, is the majority equity partner in this new venture, continuing to increase its profile in the hotel sector. Trafford … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Hotels appoints Senior Director of UK Marketing
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has appointed Vicki Richards as Senior Director of Marketing for its UK Collection with immediate effect. In her new role, Ms Richards oversees all sales and marketing activity for the luxury brand’s UK properties: Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire; Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf; Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane and Four Seasons … [Read more...]
The World’s most popular Luxury Hotel Brands for 2015
A new league table, whose rankings are based entirely on global popular opinion, has revealed the World’s Most Popular Luxury Hotel Brands for 2015. Key highlights: The Ritz-Carlton is crowned the World’s Most Popular Luxury Hotel Brand for 2015 and wins top position by a landslide margin Shock result for industry favourite Aman Resorts, ranked 42nd Traditional … [Read more...]