Severn Trent has successfully prosecuted a Codsall restaurant in a ‘landmark case’ for blocking the sewers with fat, oil and grease – which led to nearby businesses being unable to flush their toilets. Café Saffron in Church Rd, Codsall, was ordered to pay a total of £5,495, including costs, at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court. This is only the second example of such a case … [Read more...]
More than just a number
As the number of distribution channels for serviced apartments continues to grow, how can operators maintain brand awareness and avoid their product becoming commoditised? As well as booking directly with the operator, serviced apartment users have a proliferation of OTAs and other online platforms at their fingertips. Add to this a growing use of GDS, agents, TMCs, … [Read more...]
Starwood Capital Group selects Cycas Hospitality to operate London extended-stay hotels
Starwood Capital Group, through a controlled affiliate of Starwood Global Opportunity Fund X (SOF X), has appointed Cycas Hospitality to manage its four extended-stay hotels in Earls Court/Kensington, London Bridge, Bermondsey and Tower Bridge. The portfolio of 640 studios and one/two-bedroom open plan suites, which SOF X acquired in 2015, is currently undergoing a … [Read more...]
Allegra World Coffee Portal, Project Café2017 USA Report
Booming US coffee shop market set to continue. Artisan coffee drives growth as espresso-based coffee culture takes hold Estimated at 131,000 outlets the US coffee shop market shows significant growth with the branded coffee shop chain segment increasing by 7.4% in revenue and 3.1% in outlets in 2016. According to the inaugural report from Allegra World Coffee Portal: Project … [Read more...]
The 160th Constable Instillation at the Tower of London
General Sir Nicholas Houghton, the ex-Chief of the Defence Staff, was installed as the 160th Constable of the Tower of London in a traditional ceremony at the Tower of London on Wednesday, 5th October 2016. The Installation ceremony took place in front of an invited audience totalling some 600 spectators. The ceremony saw General Sir Nicholas Houghton being handed the gold … [Read more...]