Special offers for direct bookings and lower prices are luring British holidaymakers to book directly through hotel websites, finds Barclays Corporate Banking. Almost two fifths (37%) of Brits plan to book their stays through hotel and self-accommodation provider websites this year, compared to 17% in 2007 and 30% five years ago. This contrasts with international trends … [Read more...]
Pi, raising funds through Growthdeck, heading for London
Pi, an already-profitable pizzeria company based in Winchester, is raising £500k via Growthdeck, the fast-growing private investor platform which has raised growth capital for companies as diverse as the revolutionary shower technology company, Kelda Showers, and Pinkster, the raspberry-flavoured gin business. The Pi format is based on 20” inch sharing pizzas. Founder and … [Read more...]
INNSIDE Manchester renews partnership with Sale Sharks
The north west’s only premiership rugby union team has confirmed that it’s renewing its official partnership with INNSIDE Manchester. The city centre hotel at First Street has been the club’s official hotel partner since early 2016, hosting club events and opposing rugby teams. INNSIDE Manchester will also sponsor the club’s player of the year, 24-year old Will Addison, … [Read more...]
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Healthcare team extends partnership with Alzheimer’s Society
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Healthcare team has pledged to raise £144,000 to help fund dementia advisers as part of their on-going support for Alzheimer’s Society. Support for Alzheimer’s Society was announced in May 2015 and in just two years the team raised a staggering £151,555 required to fund essential research into ‘dysphagia’ (difficulties in eating, drinking, … [Read more...]
Edinburgh Food Social & Sodexo unveil educational food truck
Edinburgh Food Social (EFS) has unveiled its brand-new food truck, with the help of key sponsor Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, after raising £10,000 through crowdfunding. The vehicle was officially launched with the help of Gracemount High School, whose pupils have already benefitted from the project, which helps tackle food inequality by providing cookery education and … [Read more...]