In the 14th Century, famous explorer Marco Polo wrote of tasting ‘a very good wine of sugar’. Since then, rhum (and rum) has evolved to become one of the most popular liquors on the shelf. With the correct spelling causing cup-full’s of confusion, we have investigated the difference between Rhum and Rum to save your boozy blushes. Today the spirit falls definitively into … [Read more...]
Kata Rocks To Launch its Very Own ‘Superyacht Rendezvous’
This December the yachting elite will head to Phuket, Southeast Asia’s leading luxury location and superyacht hot spot. Sponsored by Infinite Luxury, the development and management brand behind Kata Rocks. The 'Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous’ (KRSR) will welcome sailing and motor yachts over 24 metres in length along with selected industry partners. The inaugural Kata … [Read more...]
Buoyant hotel performance in Edinburgh whilst Glasgow and Aberdeen record declines
The monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, tracking city centre hotel performance in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, showed strong growth in Edinburgh and reductions in performance in Glasgow and, most notably, Aberdeen for the month of June. In June 2016, 93.3% of all hotel rooms available in Edinburgh were … [Read more...]
Star completes biggest pub garden investment
A new £160k St Tropez-style pub garden has opened on the River Thames at the Red Lion in Shepperton. The project, which was a joint investment with licensees,The Shepperton Pub Company, is the biggest of Star’s £2.4 million 2016 external capex programme. The Red Lion’s garden has involved nearly two years of planning and required special permissions from the Rivers Authority … [Read more...]
Chris Guy appointed Finance Director at Loungers
Chris Guy has been appointed to the role of Finance Director at Loungers. Guy, currently Strategic Finance Director at Casual Dining Group, will be joining the Loungers team in October. He will replace Andrew Percy, who is leaving the company to embark on another project. Nick Collins, Loungers CEO said: "Andrew notified us a few months ago that he wished to move on and … [Read more...]