The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace, a new addition to The Royal York Hotel opened its doors on 12 November to hotel guests and York residents. The restaurant has been developed by one of London’s most respected restaurateurs, Des McDonald, and is set to add to York’s healthy appetite for eating, drinking and socialising. With over 20 years’ experience of running some of the … [Read more...]
Big bounce for beer sales in Q3
UK beer sales rebounded strongly in quarter three, with a 3.9 per cent improvement on the same quarter in 2014, according to the latest figures from the British Beer & Pub Association’s quarterly Beer Barometer. Boosted by retailers stocking up in readiness for the Rugby World Cup, off-trade sales were buoyant, rising by nine per cent from July to September, and recording … [Read more...]
SUBWAY opens first store – in a car dealership
The SUBWAY brand has opened its first ever store within a car dealership in the UK and Ireland. The new store - which opened earlier this month - is within the Skipton Ford dealership in North Yorkshire and is owned by SUBWAY franchisees, Mark and Ed Bentley. Catering for the dealership’s customers and staff, the store will also be serving delicious Subs, salads and … [Read more...]
Business Travel gathering steam in Western Europe
Good news for hotels: business travel spending in Germany, the U.K., France, Spain and Italy combined will grow at over 6 percent in 2015 and 2016, a leading indicator that the European economy is “gathering steam” and is poised for a moderate economic breakthrough. These findings are part of the semi-annual GBTA BTI Outlook – Western Europe report, conducted by the GBTA … [Read more...]
Big Buzz for Beehive Brae Honey Beer
Will the UK’s bars be buzzing with news of the latest British beer and its refreshing environmental credentials? Beehive Brae Honey Beer incorporates one of the hot trends in the alcohol industry with a sustainability pedigree that makes it one of the most environmentally aware products in the market. Warren Bader, CEO and Founder of Beehive Brae’s parent company Plan Bee Ltd … [Read more...]