William Grant & Sons UK (formerly First Drinks Brands) has announced the results of its annual spirits and champagne report, revealing current consumer trends and shopper habits. Re-branding to William Grant & Sons (UK) The company is a leader in the UK spirits industry with a portfolio of premium and iconic brands, and is now owned by the fifth generation of the … [Read more...]
Only 2% of UK micro-businesses using Mobile Point-of-Sale
‘mPOS attitudes and adoption’, carried out by research firm Mobile Squared for Kalixa Group, reveals that only 2% of micro-businesses in the UK use a Mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) to accept payments. It also identifies the number one barrier to business growth is cash flow. mPOS solutions enable businesses to accept a card payment using a smartphone instead of a traditional … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc backs campaign to reduce VAT
Celebrity chef and hotelier Raymond Blanc has backed the campaign to reduce the rate of VAT on accommodation and attractions in the UK. Boosting GDP and creating jobs The Cut Tourism VAT wants the UK Government to slash VAT on accommodation and attractions from 20% to 5%. New independent research has shown that a cut to the rate of VAT on hotels will not only boost GDP by … [Read more...]
Manor of Groves completes refurbishment
The Manor of Groves hotel, golf and country club located in High Wych, Hertfordshire has revealed the results of its recent refurbishment. Investment in the complex has seen 65 of the hotels 80 bedrooms refurbished using high quality furnishings and fittings, with the remaining bedrooms scheduled for completion in the coming weeks. The 400 capacity Manor Suite has seen the … [Read more...]
Belmond to manage The Cadogan Hotel, London
Belmond has signed a management agreement with Cadogan Estates Limited to operate The Cadogan, a 64-key hotel on Sloane Street in the heart of Chelsea, as part of Belmond’s collection of luxury hotels and travel experiences. The agreement comes at an exciting time in the 127-year history of The Cadogan, as the hotel will close at the end of July to undergo a US$48 million … [Read more...]