There are 1,152 hotels totalling 167,251 rooms Under Contract in Europe, according to the January 2016 STR Global Pipeline Report. This represents a 15.8% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with January 2015 and a 6.3% year-over-year increase in rooms under construction. The Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages … [Read more...]
Almeida hosts 6 Nations “Kitchen Kick Off” tasting evening with all star chefs
On 10th March, modern British restaurant, Almeida, will be hosting “Kitchen Kick Off” in celebration of the 6 Nations rugby tournament. A one-off event for food lovers and sporting fans alike, the evening will comprise a tasting menu created by an impressive line-up of six high profile chefs, each representing one of the participating countries. The evening will begin with a … [Read more...]
MPs receive special pint glass highlighting UK’s high rates of beer duty
Member of Parliament have this week received a special pint glass as part of the BBPA’s call for a cut in beer duty in the Budget on 16th March. The specially designed glass shows the flags of six EU countries, including the UK, and the beer duty charged in each. The UK’s extraordinary 52 pence per pint is shown next to a range of other countries, from the Netherlands, at … [Read more...]
Launch of afternoon tea in the garden room at iconic Royal York Hotel
The Royal York, one of the city’s oldest and best known hotels, has started the new year with style and in confidence, with the appointment of two key senior leaders to the team, the completion of major renovation and refurbishment of the main hotel building, and the launch of a new Afternoon Tea Menu in The Garden Room. Richard Mansell has joined as General Manager of the … [Read more...]
Quod Restaurant & Bar and Old Bank Hotel to Reopen
The all new Quod Restaurant & Bar reopened today on 12th February following an ambitious six week long refurbishment. Since 1st January 2016, Quod and the Old Bank has undergone some exciting changes, including a brand new bar, kitchen and menu. After eighteen successful years, Quod kitchen has been replaced with a brand new, state of the art kitchen. A new look menu … [Read more...]