InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today launches its 2016 Trends Report: Meaningful Membership: Transforming Membership in The Age of I, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The report challenges brands to engage with consumers in a way that builds Membership Communities, a powerful asset for brands in today’s dynamic consumer landscape. Fuelled by the … [Read more...]
Seven young British chefs embark on culinary tour to master the art of Japanese cooking
Finalists of the Seven Samurai Chefs challenge win a once in a lifetime trip to uncover the secrets of Japanese cuisine. Chefs go head-to-head to design a dish for ANA’s Business Class menu. Today, seven young British chefs landed in Japan to commence an exclusive eight-day culinary trip, having been named finalists in the Seven Samurai Chefs competition. Hosted in … [Read more...]
Chester hotel named world’s #1 small hotel in 14th annual Tripadvisor travellers’ choice awards
A Cheshire hotel and Cotswolds B&B are among the big winners in this year’s 2016 Travellers’ Choice awards for hotels, TripAdvisor has revealed today. Edgar House in Chester topped the world’s Small hotel category; while Maxwell’s Piece B&B in Moreton-in-Marsh was named the second best rated B&B in the world. Now in their 14th year, the awards honour the … [Read more...]
FSS Board to discuss a package of measures to address Scotland’s poor diet
Food Standards Scotland (FSS)’s Board will today (20 January) consider a raft of proposals, including reductions in the promotion, advertising and portion size of certain foods and drinks and consideration of the use of taxation and regulation to improve the Scottish diet. Geoff Ogle, Chief Executive of FSS, said: “Since Food Standards Scotland was established just short of … [Read more...]
Red’s Steely-Eyed About Sheffield
Fast growing Red’s True Barbecue has chosen Sheffield to open its seventh site this coming spring. The leading smokehouse group has taken over the former Café Rouge site on 383-385 Ecclesall Road. Set out over two floors, the 5400 sq ft building will undergo a £900,000 transformation, creating 130 split-level covers, along with a bar and stage area to host regular live … [Read more...]