On Friday 11 December, Benugo will launch the first issue of its newly introduced house magazine, Espress, a journal of articles and insights that celebrate culture and food. A complimentary quarterly print title, Espress will be distributed exclusively at 18 Benugo operated restaurants, 16 shops and 18 public spaces which include Barbican, V&A, Natural History Museum, … [Read more...]
Grand Union announce new site and partnership concept
Grand Union, the well-established London bar group backed by Luke Johnson, has announced the next stage of its metamorphosis into London’s leading bar group – a new site and, with it, a new trading platform. Grand Union’s ninth site will open in Wapping E1 at Land Securities new development Thomas More Square. The 6300 sq ft site sits between the new London Docks … [Read more...]
Major debt reduction and profits growth at Macdonald Hotels
Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has increased profits and turnover in the last financial year and has effectively reduced debt by almost £100 million by December 2015. The group, which has 55 hotels and resorts in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal, published its annual results for the year to 2 April 2015 which showed: Group turnover up 7% … [Read more...]
SACO growth strategy has business set to double in size
SACO The Serviced Apartment has re-affirmed its ambitious future growth plans, with the company set to double the size of its operation. These plans are designed to meet the continuing growth in demand from business and leisure travellers for serviced apartments and aparthotels. Stephen Hanton, CEO Commercial for SACO, comments: “Demand from business and leisure … [Read more...]
Great British Bake-Off returns – with professional chefs
The Great British Bake-Off is to return, but this time a group of professional pastry chefs will be battling it out. The new spin-off series will be called Bake Off: Creme de la Creme, and will be presented by Michelin star famous chef and TV personality Tom Kerridge. Fifteen teams of professional chefs from a wide variety of kitchens – not just top flight restaurants! - … [Read more...]