Wyboston Lakes Resort has strengthened its sales force with the appointment of Samantha Martin as Business Development Manager. In her new position, Samantha is tasked with developing and strengthening relationships with agents to raise awareness of the venue and further increase event bookings. Samantha arrives at Wyboston Lakes Resort with over 14 years of experience … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2018
Coca-Cola to buy Costa Coffee for £3.9bn
Shares in Whitbread have soared today on the news that an agreement has been reached with Coca Cola to buy Costa Coffee for £3.9 billion. Whitbread shares are trading as we publish today at £4,659.00 up 16%. Whitbread who also own Premier Inn, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and other hospitality and catering businesses had been planning to separate Costa from the business. Plans … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo Manchester – Victoria Station reveals leadership team
Hotel Indigo has unveiled the executive leadership team behind its latest residence, Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station, which is set to open this October. James McDevitt has been appointed as General Manager of the hotel, bringing with him 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. James has previously held leadership positions with InterContinental Hotels … [Read more...]
Ginsters opens its first pasty store in Newbury
Ginsters of Cornwall, the UK’s number one pasty producer, is opening its debut Ginsters Pasty Store in Newbury, Berkshire. Bringing a Taste of Cornwall to Northbrook Street, the new Ginsters store officially opens on Saturday 1st September, offering customers a range of savoury pastries with a selection of side dishes, a breakfast menu, and hot drinks. Baking in … [Read more...]
East London pub charging £22.50 for a pint – Brewhouse & Kitchen comments on the luxury brewing market
As news broke this week of an East London pub charging £22.50 for a pint of beer, many are questioning if the craft beer market has gone too far. Simon Bunn, Co-Founder of Brewhouse & Kitchen, believes that this news represents a diversification of brewing and a step in the right direction. Simon Bunn: “While many may see a pint of beer for £22.50 as an excessive … [Read more...]
New ibis Styles opens its doors in Glasgow
The new £11.25 million ibis Styles Glasgow Centre West opened its doors to the public this week. Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Eva Bolander, joined the team on Wednesday 29 August at the hotel to cut the ribbon and declare the hotel officially open. Managed by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, RBH, the 40,000ft2 former office block has been transformed … [Read more...]
Steve Cane returns to Amba Hotel Marble Arch as the new general manager
With eight years’ experience at glh Hotels Steve Cane, the former general manager at Amba Hotel Charing Cross, has been promoted to General Manager of sister hotel Amba Hotel Marble Arch. Equipped with over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, he knows what is needed to run a great hotel and is looking forward to celebrating the individuality of the property. … [Read more...]
UKHospitality welcomes Lib Dem rates plans, but calls for immediate relief
UKHospitality has commended the Liberal Democrats’ plans to abolish business rates but stressed that action must be taken immediately to support hospitality businesses crippled by the system. The Liberal Democrats have today published a blueprint for a replacement of the business rates system with a Commercial Landowner Levy taxing land, rather than … [Read more...]
Tossed Success Story
Tossed becomes UK’s first ‘cashless‘ restaurant using pointOne’s ‘Kiosk’ technology Tossed is a quick service restaurant chain that specialises in providing fresh alternative food options that embrace a healthier eating style. The company procures the highest quality products and these are sourced locally and ethically. Tossed currently has twenty six sites located … [Read more...]
Rolls-Royce Club treasure hunt stops in for lunch at Charingworth Manor
Charingworth Manor recently played host to the Midland Rolls-Royce Club for a special lunch and treasure hunt around the Cotswolds. Following some much-needed refreshments, the club’s 42 members set off in 15 classic Rolls-Royce motor cars ranging from the 1920s to 2000s on a 25-mile drive to explore the beautiful scenery while looking for a series of cryptic clues and … [Read more...]
Park View pub is to be renamed the Kilby Tavern, after Burnley FC Chairman
Star Pubs & Bars today announced that the Park View pub in Higgin Street, opposite Burnley Football Club, is to be renamed The Kilby Tavern, after Barry Kilby, the club’s former chairman, now vice chairman. The renaming of the pub is part of a planned major £350,000 refurbishment of the Park View, which has been closed since the beginning of the year. It will see the … [Read more...]
British Library goes vegan for a day
The British Library is embracing veganism by offering staff and visitors an exclusively all-vegan food and drinks menu at its Kings Library Café this Thursday. The world’s oldest library is supporting The Vegan Society’s Plate Up for the Planet campaign that encourages people and businesses to take up to a seven-day vegan challenge. The King’s Library Café, located in the … [Read more...]
SBPA comments on new food and drink tourism plan published by Scottish Government
Commenting on the publication of, ‘A taste of Scotland’ - a new plan to develop food and drink tourism in Scotland by the Scottish Government, Brigid Simmonds OBE, CEO of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association, commented: “This is welcome news for our industry and we look forward to working with stakeholders across Scotland to achieve these ambitious targets for growth. A … [Read more...]
TRG Concessions announces Hawker Bar opening at London Luton Airport
TRG, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations across the UK, has opened a new concept called Hawker Bar at London Luton Airport (LLA) as part of the airport’s £160 million redevelopment programme. Hawker bar extends across 3,200sq ft and with seating for 134. The bar is named after the infamous Hawker planes that flew from Luton’s airfields during … [Read more...]
Steamless warewasher creates cool climate for Wintergarden restaurant
The Landmark London’s chic restaurant uses Winterhalter’s advanced technologies to tackle washing issues The Wintergarden Restaurant at the Landmark London hotel has overcome a raft of warewashing issues by using highly advanced warewashing technology, supplied by Winterhalter. The issues related to the new warewash area for the restaurant. “We’re incredibly busy most of the … [Read more...]
