Hotels in Europe recorded mostly negative results in the three key performance metrics when reported in euro constant currency, according to August 2016 data from STR. Compared with August 2015, Europe reported an occupancy decrease of 1.5% to 75.8%. Average daily rate (ADR) was flat at EUR115.94. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) dipped 1.5% to EUR87.88. Performance of … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe, Sweet potato and thyme ravioli
Serves 4 – 6 Cooking time 3 hours (requires a little effort) Ingredients Pasta 240g cake flour 20ml salt 60ml fresh thyme, finely chopped 4 large organic eggs (best if you have your own laying hens!) Filling 2 sweet potatoes, roasted, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 45ml butter, melted 45ml olive oil 45ml Parmesan, … [Read more...]
The Stable to open at Queen St, Exeter’s newest dining destination
The Stable restaurant is set to be next to open in Exeter’s Queen St. Dining and has marked the occasion by putting two vintage caravans on the roof. The Southern restaurant, opening Thursday 29th September, will be the fourth to open in Exeter’s new dining destination, following the successful unveiling of Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and Absurd Bird. The Exeter … [Read more...]
iNTERTAIN opens new Walkabout in Chelmsford
iNTERTAIN has opened a newly acquired Walkabout in Chelmsford, just three weeks after completing on the lease assignment at the beginning of September. The venue – a former J D Wetherspoon pub - has undergone a half million pound investment in order to transform it into a new-style Walkabout bar, with décor that takes inspiration from vibrant Australian cities, Melbourne and … [Read more...]
D&D London celebrates 10 years with customer thank you
10 restaurants to celebrate a decade of D&D London #DandD10. This Autumn, restaurant group D&D London will celebrate its 10 year anniversary. On Wednesday 5th October, 10 D&D restaurants will welcome diners for a special, celebratory three-course lunch or dinner, priced at just £10. This is a gesture from D&D to thank its millions of customers for … [Read more...]
Taco Bell is coming to Manvers Way
New Rotherham location opens in partnership with local franchisee Northgate Fast Food. Taco Bell, global leader in Mexican food, is opening its twelfth UK outlet on Manvers Way in Greater Rotherham on Saturday October 1. To celebrate the occasion and keep up the Taco Bell UK tradition, the first 100 customers on opening day will score an exclusive ‘Manvers’ First 100’ … [Read more...]
Travelodge appoints new Chief Technology Officer, Jonathan Greensted
Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest independent hotel brands today announces the appointment of Jonathan Greensted to the newly-created position of Chief Technology Officer. Jonathan will report directly to the Chief Executive, Peter Gowers. Within his new role Jonathan will be responsible for ensuring innovative technology drives the business forward, through the … [Read more...]
Policing & Crime Bill – BBPA comments on new Late Night Levy and CIPs amendments
Commenting on the Government’s decision to make changes to the Late Night Levy and to put Cumulative Impact Policies on a Statutory Footing, British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds, said: “This will make it easier for local authorities to impose a Late Night Levy – something the BBPA has always been against, as it is a tax and not a local … [Read more...]
Oldham Old Town Hall announces first wave of signings
Oldham Council has today announced that Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), the premium burger brand, Loungers and Nando’s are to launch flagship restaurants in the £36.7m Old Town Hall. The opening date has also been revealed, with the Old Town Hall set to welcome its first visitors on October 21. GBK’s new 2,464 sq ft restaurant is situated next to the Odeon cinema in the … [Read more...]
Introducing Hoist Group
This week, we met with Bob Durie, Managing Director of North West Europe for Hoist Group, at their offices in Chiswick in London to gain a better understanding of the business. Hoist Group, with more than 20 years of proven hospitality experience, is the market leader in innovative High Speed Internet Access, Conference services, TV & Content solutions, PMS and … [Read more...]
Star Wars™ Identities: The Exhibition lands at The O2
The O2 are delighted to announce that the Star Wars™ Identities exhibition, which will continue its world tour in London at The O2 from 18 November 2016 to 3 September 2017, will be available to hire for corporate and private events. For almost 40 years, audiences around the world have followed the adventures of Luke and Anakin Skywalker, cinema’s most famous father and son … [Read more...]
Marriott acquires Starwood, creating world’s largest hotel group
Bringing Together 30 Leading Brands Ensures Marriott Will Have the Right Brand in the Right Place to Serve Guests Wherever They Travel Beginning Today, Frequent Customers Will See Their Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards & SPG Status Matched Across All Loyalty Programs Bruce Duncan, Eric Hippeau and Aylwin Lewis Appointed to Marriott Board Marriott International, … [Read more...]
Francesco Becci appointed Restaurant Manager of The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant at Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Francesco (Franco) Becci as Restaurant Manager of The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London’s Knightsbridge. Franco joins the Jumeirah Carlton Tower team with a wealth of food and beverage experience gathered during his 40-year career in the … [Read more...]
Classic Lodges appoints new General Manager at Grovefield House Hotel
Paul Twomey has been appointed General Manager of Classic Lodges-owned Grovefield House Hotel near Windsor, aiming to grow the conference and events side of the business and establish it as a destination hotel. Paul started his career at the Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel in London as Deputy General in 1999. Two years later and he took on the same role at the Jury’s Doyle … [Read more...]
OMAR from Taiwan débuts at the Whisky Show 1-3 October
The distribution across Europe of award-winning Taiwanese whiskies from OMAR has been assigned to the French company Les Whiskies du Monde [September 2016]. In the UK, Cellar Trends will launch OMAR to consumers and trade at the Whisky Show in London 1-3 October, where it will present OMAR Bourbon Cask and OMAR Sherry Cask. Whisky fans will soon be able to buy OMAR through … [Read more...]