Yesterday’s decision by Gloucester Council to reject a Late Night Levy and establish instead a BID (Business Improvement District) has been warmly welcomed by the BBPA. At a meeting of the Full Council on the introduction of a Levy yesterday, councillors rejected the idea, following a successful ballot on adopting a BID. The move follows nearby Cheltenham, which scrapped … [Read more...]
New Chair reigniting Cheshire Hoteliers Association
Paul Bayliss MBE General Manager of Carden Park Hotel was elected unanimously by the membership as Chair of their Hoteliers Association. Annie Brown GM of The Park Royal was voted in as Deputy. Chairing a Hoteliers Association is a position that Bayliss knows well having lead Manchester’s Hoteliers Association successfully for two years from 2014 to 2016. He increased … [Read more...]
New restaurant and bar destination to open at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester
Store Street Exchange and Store Street Craft Bar, a new restaurant and bar venue, is to open at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester this September. The brand-new restaurant and bar space, which is managed by Valor Hospitality Europe, will be situated on the ground floor of the hotel at Piccadilly. Inspired by Manchester’s industrial heritage, as well as its forward thinking, … [Read more...]
California Dreaming at The Royal Exchange
Specially for the summer months, The Royal Exchange has launched a brand new summer menu, vibrant cocktail list and decorations all under the theme of California Dreaming. Served in the light and open surroundings of The Grand Cafe, Chef Stefano Leone has created dishes such as Lobster Cobb Salad , Tuna Poke Tacos, and Glazed BBQ Salmon with sweet miso, edamame, spinach and … [Read more...]
Ei Publican Partnerships research reveals ongoing importance of UK’s pubs ahead of inaugural National Pub Fortnight
Major new research by Ei Publican Partnerships, the UK’s leading leased and tenanted pub business and part of Ei Group, has reinforced the ongoing importance of pubs to consumers and their value to local communities. The in-depth study has been released ahead of the inaugural National Pub Fortnight – an exciting two-week celebration of the Great British pub between 22 July … [Read more...]