Guinness World Records have confirmed that Andrea Warner, from Rushden, has set a brand new world record for the Fastest bed making by an individual (king sized bed) in a time of 74 seconds. Guinness World Records, the universally recognised authority on record-breaking achievement, has confirmed Andrea is the first record holder for this specific record category, and had to … [Read more...]
Return of the ‘wow’ factor to The Foundry Vaults
The Foundry Vaults pub in Llangefni, Anglesey, has been reborn following a joint investment from Robinsons Brewery and licensee Derek McKeon. The popular High Street hostelry welcomed back regulars following a refurbishment period that saw the Robinsons tavern closed for just over 3 weeks. The bar was established in 1819 and the brewery’s design team, headed by designer … [Read more...]
Migrants key for UK hospitality industry
New research released by People 1st has shown that migrants play a significant role in the hospitality industry and are filling key roles at all levels of business. The new report, Migrants in the Hospitality Industry, shows that 26% of the hospitality industry is made up of migrants, with 28% coming from Europe, and that the figures has grown significantly (23%) since … [Read more...]
Scottish Homecoming events attract record numbers
Hundreds of thousands of people from the UK and overseas have embraced Scotland’s second year of Homecoming with record-breaking attendances recorded for many of the events within the first six months of 2014. Latest attendance reports reveal that over 890,000 people have attended 34 funded events between January and May with many more enjoying the hundreds of Partner events … [Read more...]
Enterprise Inns trading up 1.3%, progress maintained
Enterprise Inns plc (ETI), the leading operator of leased and tenanted pubs in the UK, has published its Interim Management Statement for the 44 weeks to 2 August 2014, stating that trading during the period has been in line with expectations with total estate like-for-like net income for the 44 weeks to 2 August 2014 growing by 1.3%. Growth in the third quarter was … [Read more...]