Bompas & Parr's Alcoholic Architecture arrives in Borough Market on 30th July, featuring a walk-in cloud of breathable cocktail. The installation is the world's first alcoholic weather system for your tongue where meteorology and mixology collide. Set in a Victorian building that was once the original home and offices of The Trustees of Borough Market, the bar takes over … [Read more...]
CAMRA launches initiative to protect 3,000 pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is launching a new initiative to support licensees running valued community locals and protect 3,000 pubs as new statistics released today show 29 pubs a week are being lost across the UK. ACV nominations CAMRA will be mobilising its members in England to support their local pub by nominating it as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) and … [Read more...]
Academy of Food and Wine Service appoints Executive Director
The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS), the professional body for front-of-house service, has appointed Suzanne Weekes as its Executive Director. Suzanne’s appointment comes as the AFWS strives to create a workforce package in partnership with selected education establishments in order to further improve the awareness of the hospitality industry as a viable career … [Read more...]
Stonegate launches employee training app
Stonegate Pub Company is to launch its latest employee training solution, ‘Albert’s App’. An exciting and engaging new tool, it has been designed to enhance the training available to its 12,000 employees. The training tool, which has been developed by training and online experts CPL Online goes live this month and will be available exclusively to Stonegate … [Read more...]
Grand Départ creates Yorkshire Tourism boom
Tourism businesses across the county have seen a surge in visitors over the last 12 months thanks to Yorkshire’s Grand Départ of the Tour de France. Fresh figures from Visit England show visitor spend is up by 45% since last June, while businesses report Yorkshire’s Grand Départ has prompted a big increase in bookings over the last 12 months. Great Yorkshire Show The … [Read more...]