The search for a new leader for the BII to oversee the next exciting stage of its strategic development is almost over with parties required to express interest in the role by Friday 31 October. The high profile leadership role will work alongside Chief Executive Tim Hulme in implementing the company’s ambitious plans to drive growth and to re-establish its position as the … [Read more...]
RFU and Sky Sports agree new partnership
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Sky Sports have extended their partnership with a new five-year broadcast deal which will also see Sky Sports become a top level RFU partner, with a range of partnership rights for the first time. The agreement strengthens one of the longest running broadcast partnerships in sport, taking it until the end of the 2019/20 season, and the … [Read more...]
Sawday’s presents awards for 20th anniversary
Sawday’s, champions of independent and special places to stay, has presented its awards to coincide with its 20th anniversary. The awards celebrate the most unique and creative places from the company’s unusual membership: B&Bs, hotels, self-catering places, pubs & inns, and Canopy and Stars Glamping locations. All 13 Sawday’s award winners have been selected by a … [Read more...]
C&C Group: 6 months results, Spirit approach
C&C Group plc, the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks has released results for the six months ended 31 August 2014, with Stephen Glancey, C&C Group CEO, taking the opportunity to comment briefly on the thinking behind the approach for Spirit Pub Company: Spirit Pub Company “C&C has a differentiated … [Read more...]
Bullseye! Punch Darts Classic scores with competitors and pubs
After six months of fierce competition, a Chelmsford pub has been crowned winners of the world’s biggest pub darts competition - the Punch Darts Classic organised by Punch Taverns. From the 1,100 pubs that entered the 2014 competition – the highest number of participants on record - 32 finalists battled it out for over seven hours at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens on … [Read more...]