This month’s Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reveals that many British households are worried about the economic impact of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Following the result in June, a third of respondents (33%) say they expect their household’s financial situation to be worse off this time next year, while only 8% think that there will be an improvement … [Read more...]
American Express global business travel announces new CEO
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced Doug Anderson joins the company as CEO, effective immediately. With more than 30 years of global management experience, Doug takes the helm of GBT to accelerate the organisation’s strong growth trajectory. “Now more than ever, GBT is an innovator in travel management and a company that is forging the way towards a new … [Read more...]
Apex Hotels Apprenticeship Programme helps top students progress their careers and education
Two students who were the first to go through the new Apex Hotels and QMU Scholarship Programme have now been offered jobs within Edinburgh-based Apex Hotels and £1,500 each to further their postgraduate education. The scholarship aims to create a new generation of hospitality leaders who can transform Scotland’s hospitality industry so that it is a key player on the world … [Read more...]
Starbucks store to open as part of £4M courtyard redevelopment
The University of Wolverhampton is opening a Starbucks store on the City Campus as part of its £4 million redevelopment of its Courtyard facilities. The City Centre Campus project– part of the Our Vision, Your Opportunity £250 million investment plan to boost economic growth in the region – is currently underway with work due to be complete by the autumn. The … [Read more...]
Millers64 up for prestigious Food and Travel Magazine award
Edinburgh’s leading boutique Bed and Breakfast, Millers64 is has been shortlisted for the prestigious Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2016. The awards, which are nominated for by the public, honour the very best food, drink and travel businesses in the UK. After receiving thousands of votes the judging panel announced that Millers64 had made the shortlist in the Best … [Read more...]