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Armourcoat to Launch Acoustic Plaster System at Decorex International Exhibition 2017

August 31, 2017

Decorative specialist Armourcoat will be exhibiting at the Decorex International Exhibition in September. Decorex is synonymous with luxury design, and is internationally renowned as the event to discover the very best products from an unrivalled collection of over 400 hand-selected exhibitors. Armourcoat will present a stunning range of hand-applied polished plaster wall … [Read more...]

New management team targets growth at Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel

August 31, 2017

One of Perthshire’s leading hotels has strengthened its management team with the appointment of two experienced industry figures. Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel has welcomed Marc Adams as general manager to help take the business forward. He has taken on this important strategic role with a remit to drive customer growth in both the surrounding area and further afield. With … [Read more...]

Gleneagles announces new General Manager

August 31, 2017

Gleneagles has appointed Conor O’Leary as its new General Manager, as it looks to build on the success of the multi-million pound refurbishment programme that has seen the hotel transformed over the last 18 months, The appointment will see him take the operational lead at the five-star Perthshire hotel and sporting estate – which is gearing-up to host the high-profile 2019 … [Read more...]

Delifonseca celebrates eighth consecutive year in the Good Food Guide

August 31, 2017

Multi award-winning foodie mecca Delifonseca has maintained its position in The Good Food Guide for an impressive eighth consecutive year with both of its sites featuring on the list. Delifonseca Dockside and Fonseca’s Stanley Street make up two of only 10 Liverpool-based restaurants to make it into the 2018 edition with standout dishes, quality and fresh produce placing … [Read more...]

Novus shows its true spirit with the launch of its annual Bar Tender of the Year competition

August 31, 2017

Novus, the leading bar and restaurant operator changing the dynamics of the London bar and club scene, has announced the results of its first ‘Bar Tender of the Year’ competition, which saw 200 contestants go head-to-head over a 12 month period, across 40 heats and four quarter finals, culminating in the grand final recently at Sway in Covent Garden.  The competition aims … [Read more...]

Macdonald Aviemore Resort hails event as roaring success

August 31, 2017

Macdonald Aviemore Resort has hailed the 21st Thunder in the Glens event as a roaring success. The Resort was once again the central hub of the weekend-long extravaganza with live entertainment, a street food market, a campsite for over 600 tents and outdoor beer, cider and gin tents among the many attractions which organisers say drew record crowds. Macdonald Aviemore … [Read more...]

Hampshire hotel completes £3.95m facelift

August 31, 2017

Balmer Lawn Hotel, a country house set in the heart of Hampshire’s New Forest, has completed a multi-million-pound refurbishment thanks to NatWest. A £3.95m loan from NatWest has enabled the owners to revitalise the hotel from top to bottom including expanding public areas and upgrading ten of its 54 bedrooms from standard to superior. This has included extending function … [Read more...]

New restaurant and team for Tudor Park

August 31, 2017

Good things come in threes and that has been the case this summer for Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Bearsted. In just a few short weeks, it has a new restaurant manager, a new head chef and a new restaurant and bar. First to appear was the restaurant called the Cast Iron Grill and the Brew Bar Lounge. Tudor Park was the first hotel in Kent to have these … [Read more...]

The Restaurant Group Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 2 July 2017

August 31, 2017

Strategic highlights Early signs of improved volume momentum in our Leisure business Fundamentally improved value positioning and food offer in Frankie & Benny’s Restaurant technology roll-out complete to facilitate serving customers better Healthy pipeline of opportunities to advance growth in Pubs and Concessions Good progress on cost reduction Team … [Read more...]

Whitbread becomes first hospitality multinational to be granted self-supply licence in new water market

August 31, 2017

Whitbread - the UK’s largest hotel, restaurant and coffee shop operator - is to supply its own water and wastewater services, making it the first major hospitality company to be granted a self-supply licence by economic regulator Ofwat. With the opening up of the water retail market earlier this year, eligible companies and other organisations can now self-supply and manage … [Read more...]

Costa commits to careers with nationwide apprenticeship recruitment drive

August 30, 2017

Costa has launched a major apprentice recruitment drive across the UK, as part of its commitment to offering careers and skill development in hospitality. There are 800 apprentices already in learning across Costa’s parent company Whitbread, with many more graduates working throughout the company. Costa has now committed to hiring at least 250 new apprentices by the end of … [Read more...]

Sustainable North Sea cod makes London debut on Brockley’s Rock menu

August 30, 2017

A Brockley fish and chip shop is the first restaurant in the capital – and one of the first in the country - to offer newly certified Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainable North Sea cod. Brockley’s Rock on Brockley Road, SE4, immediately began sourcing North Sea cod when news of its sustainability certification was announced last month.  The British fish will be sold … [Read more...]

VisitLanarkshire develops accessible tourism guides

August 30, 2017

VisitLanarkshire is on target to provide accessibility guides for all the region’s attractions and accommodation providers by 2020. The area’s official tourism body which now offers accessibility information for 62% of all attractions, has set the 100% goal as part of the Lanarkshire’s Area Tourism Strategy. Accessibility guides or statements cater for a range of users, from … [Read more...]

PizzaExpress Group half year results for 26 weeks ended 2 July 2017

August 30, 2017

Highlights Group turnover continued to increase, growing 9.1%* to £260.7 million (2016: £239.0 million) underpinned by Group LFL growth of 3.4% UK & Ireland like-for-like sales improved, up 1.3% Continued strong performance in international markets, like-for-like sales grew 17.7% As anticipated, UK sector-wide cost pressures led to Group EBITDA decreasing by … [Read more...]

Carringtons Catering set to hit the right note at the British Music Experience

August 30, 2017

Carringtons Catering has been appointed as the chosen caterer for the British Music Experience. Located in the historic Cunard Building, one of Liverpool’s famous three graces, the iconic visitor attraction has selected the award-winning caterer to work in-house, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge in the hospitality industry. The British Music Experience tells the … [Read more...]

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