Provisional figures from Cumbria Tourism’s research team show that camping and caravanning had a bumper start to 2017, with pitch occupancy up almost 20% between January and June compared to the same months last year. Self-catering has also had a strong performance, with occupancy rates running 9% higher than the same period in 2016. The figures for April, May and June were … [Read more...]
£4.5m investment project for the Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted
The 500-room Radisson Blu Hotel in Stansted is undertaking a £4.5m investment programme, enhancing guest rooms, two restaurants and the hotel’s Meetings and Events area. Work, which started in late 2016, is almost completed on the first phase of the upgrade of the airport hotel, which is due to be finalised by the end of August 2017. So far, 56 superior guest bedrooms and 37 … [Read more...]
Hollywood Bowl Group continues investment momentum with £300,000 rebrand of Ashford centre
The UK’s largest tenpin bowling operator, Hollywood Bowl Group, has invested £300,000 in the refurbishment and rebrand of AMF Ashford, continuing the momentum on its extensive investment program. Completed on 14th July – just in time for the busy summer holiday trading period, the centre remained open for the duration of the project and celebrated its brand-new look with a … [Read more...]
The K Bar appoints Ashley Bambroug as Bar Manager
The K Bar is delighted to announce the appointment of Ashley Bambroug as Bar Manager. The K Bar is the luxury drinking destination at The Kensington hotel; serving the finest cocktails whilst offering effortless decadence in the heart of the Royal Borough. Ashley quickly discovered his passion for the industry with his first experience as Head Bartender at the Great North … [Read more...]
Majella’s Image of the Month, from Chef Guillaume Chambon
This month’s image of the month was captured whilst visiting a new chef friend of mine, Guillaume Chambon. It was taken with natural light at a menu tasting whilst avoiding the glaring lights of the pass. Guillaume was kind enough to take a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer a couple of questions for me. How long have you been cheffing? I have been … [Read more...]