St. Austell Brewery Company Limited, the South West’s most successful independent brewer with 169 pubs and a portfolio of award-winning Cornish beers, has reported a 7.9% increase in annual turnover to £137.4 million and a 7.6% increase in operating profit before other items to £13.5 million in the 53-week period to 2nd January 2016. Will Michelmore, non-executive Chairman … [Read more...]
Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel reveals stylish new look bedrooms
Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has unveiled a major refurbishment of its bedrooms and courtyard. Located opposite Brighton’s famous beach, Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel is an elegant Grade II listed Victorian property. Its Mews rooms have been given a new contemporary look with artwork that echoes the promenade location and Brighton landmarks alongside a marine inspired … [Read more...]
Pint Shop appoints first head of people
Pint Shop, the award-winning Cambridge beer house specialising in MEAT.BREAD.BEER. has hired Nickie Bartsch as head of people. This is the operator’s first senior hire as it looks to open its second site later in the year. Nickie joins the business from Leon where she worked for over nine years, starting as assistant manager and working her way through the ranks to general … [Read more...]
Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards, entries open
Tourism operators who make visits to the north east of Scotland memorable and magical are being urged to step into the spotlight with the launch of the 2016 Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards. The awards, which are now in their fourth year and celebrate the very best of the region’s tourism offering, are now open for entry. There are 15 different categories, recognising … [Read more...]
Sea Spice delivers exotic Indian cuisine to Aldeburgh
Sea Spice has brought the diverse flavours of exotic Indian cuisine to the seaside town of Aldeburgh. Now open at the seafront White Lion Hotel, the vibrant new restaurant combines Suffolk’s finest produce and local craft beer with classic and contemporary Indian dishes, which originated some 4,000 miles away. Honouring the breadth and complexities of Indian cooking, the … [Read more...]