Some of the industry’s leading event organisers were treated to an exclusive preview of Somerset House’s largest and most versatile indoor event space at an open house event on 19th and 20th April. The 1,059 sqm Embankment Galleries, which run the entire length of the building’s South Wing, have previously been used for exhibitions such as Valentino: Master of Couture and … [Read more...]
Amadeus cooks up record breaking year
Amadeus is celebrating the company’s strongest trading results in its 40-year history. The award-winning caterer has delivered an impressive year of growth with a 20% increase in revenue from 2015/16 and 44% growth in EBITDA. As the caterer for the NEC Group – one of the world’s top venue management companies – Amadeus has seen record successes across the Group’s home … [Read more...]
Brakspear bolsters accommodation at managed pubs
Brewer and pub operator Brakspear has opened nine new bedrooms at its Chequers managed pub in Marlow, taking to 77 the total number of letting rooms across its managed estate. The move expands Brakspear's accommodation offer at a time of growing consumer demand for ‘staycations'. The elegant, high-spec bedrooms offer boutique hotel style accommodation at the characterful … [Read more...]
Nick Liddle Promoted to Sales Director, Lexington Catering
Lexington, award-winning contract catering and reception services organisation, has announced the promotion of Nick Liddle as Sales Director, after two years as Head of Sales. Nick joined Lexington Catering in 2007 as Catering Manager and worked his way up to a senior role in operations before moving into sales. Nick will oversee all aspects of sales and business development … [Read more...]
Business rates reform must remain a priority
Following Sajid Javid’s comments that business rates reform was not a “priority issue”; the ALMR has called on the Government to stick to its promise for rates relief for pubs and to commit itself to further reform of an unfair system. The ALMR will also be launching an updated version of its Manifesto for Licensed Hospitality calling on all political parties to tackle the … [Read more...]