The largest festival anywhere that’s completely dedicated to Cornish food and drink is back again this September. Prepare to be wowed by a 3-day gastro extravaganza, where over 100 different food experts and chefs gather to celebrate Cornwall’s beautiful bounty and showcase why this popular peninsula has gained such a reputation as the UK’s No. 1 destination for great food and … [Read more...]
The White Brasserie company to open The Victoria, Oxshott
The White Brasserie Company, part of Brasserie Bar Co, is set to open its tenth pub, The Victoria in Oxshott. The Victoria will open on 10th May as part of The White Brasserie Company’s plan to roll out 20 pubs over the next three years. Designed by PNW Studio, the restoration of the 1,160 square foot space has enhanced its original features including the existing … [Read more...]
The Pheasant Inn re-opens Shefford woodlands, Berkshire
In January 2016 Jack Greenall became The Pheasant’s new landlord. Jack’s family has a passion for brewing, inn-keeping and hotel management that dates back to the 1750s and, having trained with the fastest-growing country pub group in the south of England, he’s thrilled to be launching a new chapter for this well-loved local landmark. Bordering the village of Shefford … [Read more...]
Reduce Tourism VAT to improve the UK’s growing trade deficit
In response to UK trade deficit figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the British Hospitality Association’s Campaign to Cut Tourism VAT is calling on the Government to recognise the negative impact of tourism VAT on export figures and reduce the rate of VAT on accommodation and tourist attractions from 20 per cent to 5 per cent. A reduction to 5 … [Read more...]
Local hotel looks to build on its successes after refurbishment completion
Wolverhampton's premier independent hotel, The Mount is celebrating after completing an extensive £1.5 million refurbishment of its bedrooms and creation of nine ultra stylish new suites. Acquired by Aspen Leisure in 2012, the Mount has been slowly transformed over the last four years, with the Victorian Manor House sympathetically restored and brought back to its former … [Read more...]