This year is set to be a bumper one for the Great British seaside as over half (58%) of Britons will holiday or take a mini break to the coast this summer, says the annual Travelodge holiday index. The report also shows that Britons will spend more than ever on their UK holidays this year – splashing out £729.80 on their breaks to give the UK economy a welcome boost of almost … [Read more...]
The Ribchester Arms reopens following Boxing Day floods
Following the floods that devastated the Ribble Valley on Boxing Day, licensees Phil and Tina Fairey have reopened the doors of The Ribchester Arms pub for the first time in three months with a new look that has wowed the local community. When the Ribble Valley was hit with record levels of rain during Christmas, the village of Ribchester was hit with the worst floods that … [Read more...]
Springboard’s Hospitality Trekkers Make a Difference in the UK and Peru
From 11th - 22nd March 2016, 38 intrepid people from across the hospitality industry embarked on a 5 day trek through a remote area of the Andes in Peru, followed by community projects in three schools – installing solar panels, computer labs, completing greenhouse projects and educational activities. The experience was infused with Peruvian culture, history and personal … [Read more...]
Monkbar First York Hotel To Gain Coveted Cask Marque
A York city centre hotel has been the first hotel/ restaurant in the city to be recognised with a prestigious award for the way it cares for its real ales. The Best Western Monkbar Hotel – which has recently undergone a major £3m transformation – has been presented with the Cask Marque – a proof of great quality cask ale. The accolade is given to establishments that … [Read more...]
Chef Craig Mather to head Ramsgate’s Empire Room Restaurant
Partnership with Royal Harbour Hotel owner sees Eddie Gilbert’s former head chef return to Thanet restaurant scene Michelin-trained chef Craig Mather is to leave his post as chef lecturer at East Kent College in Broadstairs, to take over The Empire Room restaurant in the Royal Harbour Hotel, Ramsgate The venture is a partnership between Craig and James Thomas, owner of … [Read more...]