The Restaurant Group plc (TRG) operates over 480 restaurants and pub restaurants across the UK, and its principal trading brands are Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito and Coast to Coast, and has provided an update on the 2015 full year trading outturn. For the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2015, total turnover was up 7.9% on the prior year, and like-for-like sales increased by … [Read more...]
The Bailey’s Hotel London refurbs to reflect its Victorian Heritage
The Bailey’s Hotel, London, Kensington is set to relaunch this January with a stunning new look that reflects its origins as one of the very first generation of purpose built hotels in the capital. The hotel opened its doors back in 1876 and the £7.5million refurbishment brings to life its Victorian heritage, highlights the personality of its founder Sir James Bailey MP, and … [Read more...]
Strong growth in demand and supply for serviced apartments
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has welcomed the announcement from Booking.com that they are reporting strong growth in demand from consumers who are increasingly opting to book a serviced apartment for their UK stay. Jason Grist, Area Manager, UK Partner Services at booking.com confirms: ‘Serviced apartments now represent a meaningful part of the … [Read more...]
Clayton, Hilton and Maldron dominate Dublin Hotel Brand Sector
The high volume of hotel sales in recent years has resulted in a significant increase in the number of branded hotels in Ireland. According to a new report from Savills Ireland, over 25% of all hotel bedrooms in the Republic of Ireland now carry the brand of a hotel chain. 55% of the hotel bedrooms associated with these brands are located in Dublin – with Clayton (1,426 … [Read more...]
inamo Covent Garden launch the first ‘Guest Blogger Dish’
As part of a first of its kind partnership, Lucy Boler of popular food blog, Food Goblin, will launch ‘inamo’s Blogger Dish of the Month’ with an exclusively designed dish that will be available at the new inamo Covent Garden during the month of February. With a reputation for fresh, high quality dishes, inamo has chosen to launch their ‘Guest Blogger Dish’ with popular food … [Read more...]