Today, UKinbound - the leading trade Association representing the UK's inbound tourism sector - introduced new Tourism Minister, David Evenett MP, to the Household Cavalry Museum - one of its longest standing members. As part of English Tourism Week, UKinbound encouraged its members to actively participate in Tourism Constituency Day. Initiated by the Tourism Alliance, MPs … [Read more...]
British pie awards 2016
Today marks the start of the eighth annual British Pie Awards held in Melton Mowbray Church. 816 pies, from the UK’s best producers, will be judged by over 100 pie aficionados – all competing to take to the top title, Supreme Champion. There are 20 classes including, this year’s Speciality Class which allowed creatives to bake a ‘pie fit for her Majesty The Queen’s 90th … [Read more...]
Contactless payments available across 1,700 Mitchells & Butlers businesses
As part of its ongoing investment in digital technology Mitchells & Butlers has launched contactless and Apple Pay across its estate. The roll out of contactless payments has now been completed across its 1,700 locations and offers Mitchells & Butlers guests a fast, easy and secure way to pay. This is one of a number of new initiatives that Mitchells & … [Read more...]
Angus Hotel Announces £1 Million Investment & Adds 12 Jobs
The owners of a leading Angus hotel are celebrating the completion of £1 million investment which has increased the number of staff and lifted the venue to four star status. The 120-year-old Glenesk Hotel & Conference Centre in Edzell has been the subject of a major, three-year refurbishment programme which has focused on upgrading the venue’s public areas and increased … [Read more...]
Visitors receive warm regional welcome into Shakespeare’s airport
A warm Shakespeare welcome will be given to passengers arriving at Birmingham Airport, following the unveiling of a new installation to greet the millions of visitors arriving into the region through ‘Shakespeare’s Airport’ each year. In partnership with destination management organisation, Shakespeare’s England, the new artwork is located in the arrivals pier of the … [Read more...]