The Belfast Baking Company has unveiled plans to invest £350,000 and create 15 jobs at a new bakery and deli in Titanic Quarter. The East Belfast-based company, which already operates a bakery in Belfast, specialises in combining traditional baking with 21st century cooking and design. Situated in the ARC, overlooking Belfast Harbour Marina and close to the SSE Arena, the … [Read more...]
A scam evaded – but it could be you
Nick Duval from The Highwayman Hotel in Kidlington has written to warn us of a scam that other hospitality businesses should note carefully: suitably adapted, it could ‘scam’ you and your business. He writes as follows: “If you are a Pub with rooms or a small Hotel, you need to be aware of a scam that has hit the UK and is probably causing considerable heartache to many … [Read more...]
The Power of Reviews
TripAdvisor has created a short animated video revealing how travellers use the site to make plans, compare options and book travel. The video showcases key findings from a recent Phocuswright study, commissioned by TripAdvisor. Reading reviews is an essential stage of the travel planning journey - so much so that half of the global TripAdvisor community wouldn’t book a … [Read more...]
LEON secures £11.5 million funding
Naturally fast food brand LEON has secured a funding package worth £11.5 million from new banking partner, HSBC. The facility will fund LEON’s plans to expand both nationally and internationally and restructure existing debt. LEON’s £11.5 million refinancing package from HSBC will help support their new openings and the brand’s plans to expand into North America and beyond. … [Read more...]
Leisure Spend Tracker reports “love-hate” support for Halloween
Halloween, widely recognised as one of the fastest growing seasonal events in the calendar, is dividing the nation as more than half of British adults claim to have never celebrated the spooky occasion, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker. 52% of people report they have never got involved in the day and will not this year, and a further 14% claim to … [Read more...]