Property developer and investment company, Propiteer, have announced two major acquisitions in Dublin and Belfast. The addition of the ibis Dublin Hotel and the Nambarrie Tea Factory in Belfast takes Propiteer’s extensive asset portfolio to over £500m in development value encompassing the hotel, hospitality and property development sectors. The Nambarrie Tea Factory, an … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Robinsons and Iron Maiden announce official Trooper Tour parties for fans
As IRON MAIDEN arrive for the UK leg of their Legacy Of The Beast European Tour 2018, ROBINSONS BREWERY and IRON MAIDEN have announced a series of official TROOPER pre- and post- tour parties, designed to connect Maiden’s devoted fanbase and TROOPER drinkers with the venues, bars and pubs that stock and support TROOPER, their award-winning premium British beer. The sold out … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell supports growth with strengthening of marketing team
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has strengthened its marketing team with two key appointments to support its continued growth. Michaela Mulvey has joined the business as designer. An experienced designer and marketer who has previously developed a high street retail juice brand, Mulvey will be responsible for designing point of sale and … [Read more...]
Local Kitchen Porter recognised in National Hospitality Awards
National College for High Speed Rail kitchen porter, David Gadsby has been named the country’s top KP by foodservice provider BaxterStorey. David, who has worked for the UK’s national college of High Speed Rail in Doncaster for around a year, keeps the kitchen on campus running smoothly as the culinary team serve staff and students every day, was named as the company’s … [Read more...]
Night owls and early birds account for 83% of growth in Britain’s sluggish foodservice market
How many times do British people visit food or beverage outlets between midnight and 7am each year? The answer is 257 million for the year ending (YE) May 2018 according to figures released today by global information company The NPD Group. That’s a small proportion of Britain’s eat-out or out-of-home (OOH) foodservice industry, which registered more than 11.3 billion visits … [Read more...]
Elior soars with new food and drink offer at aerospace giant Airbus
The food and drink contract across the Airbus estate has been awarded to the leading contract caterer Elior UK for 5 years. The contract will see Elior cater for some 14,000 staff and guests at 20 outlets across 5 sites: Broughton (near Chester), Filton (near Bristol), Newport, Portsmouth, and Stevenage. Elior has made substantial investment to improve the look and feel of … [Read more...]
Migration should not be political football, says UKHospitality
UKHospitality has welcomed the publication of the Home Affairs Committee’s report on future migration and has reiterated its call for decisive Government action on a future immigration policy. The trade association has also emphasised that the UK’s future immigration policy should operate in the interests of the UK economy, rather than as a politically-driven … [Read more...]
Marc Hardiman appointed Executive Chef of the Kaleidoscope Collection
The Kaleidoscope Collection – currently comprising No.15 Great Pulteney, The County Hotel, Bath and a third property due to be revealed in the coming days – has announced the appointment of Marc Hardiman as Executive Chef of the group, who joined in June this year. The 36-year-old brings a wealth of experience from revered properties at home and abroad to the Bath-based … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon to host Tax Equality Day and calls on pubs and restaurants to support the VAT cut day
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin is calling on pub and restaurant operators to show their support for a UK-wide Tax Equality Day on Thursday September 13. And he has the backing of leading industry organisations, UK Hospitality and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) who are calling on their members to join in too. Each of Wetherspoon’s pubs in England, Wales and … [Read more...]
Lane7 announces date for Birmingham site launch
Lane7, the popular boutique bowling firm, has announced it is set to open its new Birmingham site on August 3rd. The venue will be located in The Cube and will feature a host of cool features for the city’s socialites. The firm has promised the site will be unlike any other in the UK and will bring a unique vibe to Birmingham’s city centre nightlife. Bowling remains the … [Read more...]
House of Daniel Thwaites comes out from under
For years Thwaites has been one of the best kept secrets in hospitality, hiding its light under a bushel. It has made a name for itself as an award-winning family brewer with a large collection of pubs, yet in recent years the company has also been quietly developing an award-winning family of high quality hotels, spas and inns. From 4-star hotels complete with spas and … [Read more...]
Star doubles outdoor investment
Star Pubs & Bars is investing £6 million this year in revamping the exteriors of its pubs to enhance their kerb appeal and increase external covers. The investment is double that of 2017 and will benefit 260 pubs. Over 60% of the funds are being allocated to transforming pub exteriors through redecoration, new lighting and signage and cladding and other finishes for … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to Home Affairs Committee report on migration
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today commented on the Home Affairs Committee’s report on migration, titled: “Policy options for future migration from the European Economic Area: Interim report.” Commenting on the report, Brigid Simmonds OBE, BBPA Chief Executive, said: “It is vitally important for the beer and pub sector that there is a clear focus on … [Read more...]
The Cairn Collection adds 91 Aparthotel to its portfolio
The Cairn Collection has introduced Newcastle-based 91 Aparthotel to its portfolio, to reflect the different accommodation needs of corporate visitors and longer-stay leisure travellers. Situated in the popular Jesmond area of the city, 91 Aparthotel is a mix of 16 modern serviced apartments offering bright and contemporary accommodation. With studio, one-bedroom, … [Read more...]
New General Manager joins Oxford hotel team
A new General Manager is heading up the team at four-star hotel, The Oxford Belfry. Robin Ford, from Worcester, will oversee operations at the property, which is currently part of the QHotels portfolio – but is getting set to rebrand and join the DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio. Experienced hotelier Robin, will lead the 150 strong team at the 154-bed hotel, which boasts a … [Read more...]
