Tobacco Dock has seen significant summer success this season, with the venue having held 29 events in total, 12 of which were consumer shows, from May until the end of July. Events such as Lululemon’s SweatLife festival, Bike Shed, HYPER JAPAN and Women of Silicon Roundabout were staged at the striking East London venue for the first few summer months of 2017. August … [Read more...]
Independent audit reveals significant rise in leased pub standards
An independent audit carried out on behalf of Star Pubs & Bars reveals retail standards scores have risen 10% in its pubs in the last three years. The gap between the highest and lowest scoring pubs has now narrowed to its lowest level ever. The biggest improvement was in the quality of food and food service, proof of the growing importance of food in the leased sector … [Read more...]
Coffee wars: Specialists losing share as operators focus on lucrative segments
Research published by The NPD Group reveals intense competition for the coffee business in the British foodservice industry. It seems like there’s a coffee chain wherever you turn, and indeed Britain’s high street specialist coffee chains have increased their individual coffee servings by 21% since the year ending June 2008. However, in the same period, other foodservice … [Read more...]
Marc Haeberlin appointed as Signature Chef at the RitzCoffier
Marc Haeberlin has been appointed Signature Chef of the RitzCoffier at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland's newest luxury resort which launches on 28th August 2017. As Signature Chef of the RitzCoffier, Haeberlin is responsible for establishing the restaurant’s fine dining menu. The menu pays tribute to Swiss hotelier César Ritz known as the ‘King of hoteliers, and … [Read more...]
Room 2 set to open second design led Apart-Hotel
Room 2 has announced the development of a new apart-hotel in Southampton, with a focus on design, comfort and value. The venue billed as the design hotel for the modern traveller, offers 71 studio rooms, and is located on 1-8 Queens Terrace in Southampton. The hotel is due to be completed by March 2018, with a further site planned to open in London next year. Following … [Read more...]