The warm weather at the beginning of the summer helped propel annual cider sales above the £1 billion threshold for the first time since 2014. Sales of cider rose 5.5% year-on-year to just over £1.0 billion during the 12 months ending 15 July 2017, according to measurement company Nielsen who analysed till sales (EPOS data) in 20,000 UK shops. However, sales between the … [Read more...]
Marriott Hotels announces winners of TestBED 2017
Marriott Hotels has announced the three winning tech start-ups of its 2017 European accelerator programme, TestBED. These selected companies will now pilot their innovative solutions and technologies in three Marriott Hotels in Europe, with a chance to grow through expert guidance from industry leaders. After being shortlisted from almost 150 applicants across 24 countries, … [Read more...]
Rochelle Canteen to open at the Institute of Contemporary Arts
This Autumn Margot Henderson and Melanie Arnold will bring Rochelle Canteen to the Institute of Contemporary Arts, creating a brand new café, bar and restaurant. The pair, known for their Shoreditch canteen, hidden within the walls of an old schoolyard, will bring their ‘no rules, and everything will be great - we like parties and we like to have fun’ attitude to the … [Read more...]
Senior team for new Edinburgh hotel unveiled
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West has unveiled the senior team which is preparing the hotel to welcome its first guests in the coming months. General Manager Will Macpherson has been joined by a team of nine experienced hospitality managers who will help oversee the launch of the new 160-bedroom modular build hotel – sited on the Heriot Watt University Campus in Edinburgh … [Read more...]
Pittodrie Stadium launches fine dining experience
Food and events specialists Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events has launched a luxury, fine-dining experience offering football fans and foodies alike, the opportunity to enjoy an intimate dinner in The Boardroom at Aberdeen Football Club. The perfect way to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or achievement, guests can now enjoy an extraordinary three-course meal … [Read more...]