The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the leading professional body for the UK’s licensees, has announced that the competition is now open for their annual Licensee of the Year Awards, with a brand new prize of a trip on a European study tour. Sponsored by BT Sport, Licensee of the Year is the industry’s most sought after award with a reputation for recognising the most … [Read more...]
Eynsham Hall completes £2.5m refurbishment and opens new brasserie
Tucked away in a beautiful rural estate with 3,000 acres of picture perfect grounds, Eynsham Hall on the Oxfordshire Cotswolds border has just completed an 18-month programme of extensive refurbishment work. This has included the Main Hall, bedrooms and public areas and the creation of a contemporary brasserie. The icing on the cake has been the appointment of Simon Bradley … [Read more...]
Valor to manage the first two AC Hotels by Marriott in the UK
Management company, Valor Hospitality Europe, has been appointed to manage the first two AC Hotels by Marriott in the UK. The new AC hotels will be located in Salford Quays and at Birmingham’s ‘Mailbox’, both booming urban locations, which have recently undergone extensive redevelopment and regeneration. AC Hotels is a design led lifestyle brand within the Marriott … [Read more...]
New figures show return of the boozy lunch
The boozy lunch is making a comeback, with new figures showing beer, cider and wine gaining share of consumption at lunchtime while soft drink share declines. The figures, from M&C Allegra Foodservice’s EatingOut Panel Q3 2015 Report, show lunchtime bucking the trend of an overall decline in alcohol consumption. Alcohol share of lunchtime drinks up to 14% (+2%) The … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays becomes first UK restaurant to offer virtual reality
TGI Fridays has launched the UK’s first virtual reality restaurant experience for this year’s festive season, ensuring a Christmas party like no other. The fully-immersive 360 degree experience transports guests to the incredible snow-covered Lapland Province for 90 seconds of pure winter wonderland. Guests at Fridays will be able to take the reins of a dog sled pulled by … [Read more...]