Hammerson today reveals The Oracle’s exciting new plans to deliver a £5.7 million comprehensive upgrade of The Riverside, which will see Reading’s premier dining and leisure destination significantly enhanced. Central to the regeneration project will be a new 167 m2 fully glass fronted Pavilion in which modern Lebanese restaurant, Comptoir Libanais will make its debut in the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
A Starbucks Barista from Portugal Wins Rare Purple Apron
Many of us have a passion for something that reflects who we are. For 26 baristas in Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, coffee is a passion that brought them together for the 2016 EMEA Barista Championship in London this month. “We wanted to celebrate the champions and inspire them to help elevate beverage quality in their stores,” said Annemarie Schipper, … [Read more...]
HSBC serves up £25m of funding for Wasabi sushi and bento
Japanese sushi and bento outlet Wasabi has secured a funding package worth £25 million from HSBC to help fund its ambitious expansion plans in the UK and New York. The funding is primarily made up of a £20 million three-year revolving credit facility which will be used to fund the roll out of 20 new sites. In addition, HSBC has provided £4 million of asset finance to develop … [Read more...]
UKinbound reports sharp rise in confidence levels across UK tourism sector
UKinbound has released its latest business barometer results indicating that confidence levels across the UK inbound tourism spectrum are at a 12 month high. Results also show that July/August bookings and visitor numbers were up year-on-year, with the US leading as the top inbound growth market. Outcomes were gathered through a UKinbound survey of its members, with 67% … [Read more...]
A food transporting solution that ticks all the boxes
FEM’s latest Cambro front-loading EPP Cam GoBoxes – Affordable, functional and efficient. FEM now supplies Cambro’s front-loading EPP Cam GoBoxes, an insulated food transporting solution that is affordable, practical and efficient. FEM’s Cam GoBoxes are ultra-lightweight due to their eco-friendly, high-performance EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) foam construction. Despite … [Read more...]
New SPAR store opens at Clacket Lane Motorway Service Area
Roadchef, one of the UK’s largest Motorway Service Area (MSA) operators, has announced the opening of a new SPAR store at its Clacket Lane site on the M25 between junctions 4 and 5. The addition of a SPAR at Clacket Lane adds to the site’s already extensive range of services, including McDonald’s, WH Smith, Costa Coffee and Fresh Food Cafe. Clacket Lane SPAR will feature the … [Read more...]
Andrew Brownsword’s emotions on The Royal Clarence fire
Andrew Brownsword CBE DL commented today: My family and I have witnessed the events that unfolded since Friday with great sadness. The Royal Clarence Hotel has long been a special place for us all, and to see the building now is heart-breaking. Alongside many of Exeter’s residents and visitors, we share a huge sense of loss of such an iconic building, and remember fondly … [Read more...]
Roomzzz York gets go-ahead
Roomzzz has been granted planning permission to expand its growing portfolio of state of the art aparthotels into York with a brand-new location planned to open in summer 2018. Featuring 97 luxury apartments, Roomzzz York will give guests the comfort of a boutique hotel with the convenience of a serviced apartment in this unique waterfront location in the heart of York City … [Read more...]
StreetDots debuts street food at Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on
StreetDots, the team behind London’s fastest growing network of street trading pitches, is to bring street food to the NSPCC Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on for the first time this Sunday [November 6th]. The inclusion of 20 street food vehicles at one of the most iconic events in the capital’s calendar shows the extent to which Londoners have embraced this style of … [Read more...]
Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin has come to tea at Flemings Mayfair
Beautiful to behold and something special to savour – celebrated chef Shaun Rankin has been sprinkling some Michelin-starred magic onto a new afternoon tea offering at luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair. Served daily in the stunningly refurbished Drawing Room, the delectable new treats have been perfectly paired with either the finest tea leaves from specialists The … [Read more...]
The White Swan welcomes new Food and Beverage Manager
The White Swan in Alnwick, a hotel of the Classic Lodges chain, has appointed local girl and long-term employee, Louise Swordy as Food and Beverage Manager. Aged just 22, Louise has had a long career working at the Hotel, an old coaching inn, initially starting as a waitress aged 17. With a long and profound interest in the hospitality industry, she has successfully … [Read more...]
Tripadvisor bookings to Cuba cleared for takeoff!
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, have announced that it is among the first U.S. travel companies to receive a license from the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to provide and sell travel-related services to travellers from around the world booking trips to Cuba. The license permits TripAdvisor to promote educational and … [Read more...]
New real living wage rates announced for London & the UK
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced that the new London Living Wage has increased from £9.40 to £9.75 per hour to reflect the higher cost of living facing families in the city – an increase of 3.7 per cent. This year over 300 more London-based employers have signed up to pay their staff the hourly rate required to make ends meet in the capital, bringing the number of … [Read more...]
A patriotic project for C&C Catering Equipment at NMA
C&C Catering Equipment Ltd is pleased to have completed one of its latest projects for The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The centre of Remembrance is a special place recognising those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation. The Arboretum required dining facilities for its visitors, and C&C were delighted to be involved with this honourable … [Read more...]
Barclaycard research shows customers’ need for speed dining
New research from Barclaycard has revealed that busy Brits are demanding faster service and more convenient ways to pay when eating out and ordering takeaways for delivery. As dining habits change, the pressure is mounting on restaurant owners to respond with technology which balances both the need for speed with providing a more personalised dining experience. Once … [Read more...]
