Another Place is a new, evolving hotel collection from the team behind Cornwall’s Watergate Bay Hotel, led by Managing Director Will Ashworth. Together, they have been instrumental in transforming Watergate Bay from a traditional seasonal seaside hotel into a vibrant, sustainable year-round holiday destination. The hotel employs 300 staff, profitably turns over £10 million … [Read more...]
A spooktacular Halloween at the deserted Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain most spooktacular venues will host its first ever Halloween tours to celebrate a new four year deal with British brooooooewer, Greene King. London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall is promising ‘things that go bump in the auditorium’ as brave members of the public are invited to tour its deserted corridors at night, hearing scary stories of secrets, séances and … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton to launch Temple & Sons restaurant in the City
On 21st November, The Social Company will open the doors to Temple & Sons, a new City grill restaurant and bar. Situated adjacent to the iconic Tower 42, Temple & Sons is a second partnership for Jason Atherton with Restaurant Associates. With a more casual approach, it is set to contrast the high-rise fine dining at neighbouring sister restaurant, City Social. The … [Read more...]
Continued Starbucks Growth in China
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz met with the Shanghai Party Secretary to express his gratitude for the government’s support of Starbucks innovation and growth in China. Meeting with Mr Han Zheng, Party Secretary of Shanghai, Schultz received full support for Starbucks first international Roastery. Opening in 2017, Starbucks Roastery in Shanghai will bring a … [Read more...]
McDonald’s manager jailed for exposing a customer’s buttocks
A McDonald's manager has been jailed for pulling down a woman's pants and exposing her bottom in the restaurant he was ‘managing’ (we use the term in the loosest possible sense) in front of customers. Twenty six year old Stuart Hubbard, the manager of a Nottingham McDonald's branch, wrenched down the tracksuit bottoms of the poor woman in front of twelve customers and five … [Read more...]