The three-year £40 million Discover England Fund, announced by Government last year, will ensure that England stays competitive in the rapidly growing global tourism industry, by offering world-class English tourism products to the right customers at the right time. In year one the fund will focus on: Smaller-scale quick-win projects and pilots that meet customer demand … [Read more...]
Pittodrie celebrates 30th Great Grampian Beer Festival
Thousands of craft beer fans are set to descend on Aberdeen Football Club’s Pittodrie Stadium as it hosts the 30th Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Great Grampian Beer Festival. The event, which will feature more than 100 Real Ales, runs from Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st May and will see what’s thought to be the largest bar of its kind in Scotland at approximately 120 feet … [Read more...]
LeCoq takeover at Ember Yard
Following the great success of recent chef takeovers from the likes of Martin Morales, James Ferguson, and Vivek Singh, Adam Middleton from Islington’s LeCoq restaurant, will be appearing at Ember Yard on Monday 16th May. Dishes on LeCoq's menu at Ember Yard will include Smashed Rotisserie Aubergines with Laffa Bread, Honey and Walnuts; Grilled Poussin with Blackened … [Read more...]
Average RevPAR decline for the first time since 2011: Q1 2016 Hotel Bulletin
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 12 cities reviewed recorded average 3% decline compared with Q1 2015 Cardiff top performer with 8% RevPAR growth Aberdeen continues to struggle with a 37% RevPAR decline Transaction levels fall amid market uncertainty Demand For the first time in four years, the average RevPAR for the 12 cities reviewed in the Hotel Bulletin … [Read more...]
A Taste of Sicily with Salt Yard Group and The British Museum
To celebrate the British Museum’s Sicily: Culture and Conquest exhibition, the Salt Yard Group restaurants across London have created a series of menus inspired by Sicily and its produce. From 21st April - 14th August, guests dining at the Salt Yard Group restaurants can expect dishes such as Grilled Red Prawns with nduja and trompetta courgettes; Charcoal Grilled Lamb … [Read more...]