Birmingham attracted a record 37.2million visitors last year, an increase of almost 10% and more than any other regional UK city. The city’s visitor economy is now worth a staggering £5.98billion having grown by half a billion in just one year. This growth has resulted in the creation of nearly 5,000 local jobs and further boosted Birmingham’s drive to become a leading global … [Read more...]
Motel One to open three new hotels in the UK
Motel One, the budget design hotel chain, has had a busy couple of years in the UK already but are showing no signs of slowing down with at least three new UK openings (897 rooms) planned - taking them up to 2018. New locations include Newcastle and Glasgow, as well as a second hotel in Manchester. Offering “Great design for little money”, Motel One is already a firm favorite … [Read more...]
Michelin Pub of the Year 2016: The Butchers Arms, Eldersfield
From a selection of nearly 600 pubs across the UK and Ireland, Michelin has announced that the Pub of the Year 2016 is The Butchers Arms in Eldersfield. This charming red-brick pub stands on the edge of a small hamlet, 10 miles north of Gloucester. It dates back to the 16C and it hasn’t changed a great deal since. It’s a small place, with space for about 25, and is run by … [Read more...]
Insight: how to draw in the suits
The lunchtime trade is alive and flourishing in cities – not just London – and towns across the UK. But not every restaurant, despite its location, attracts the lunchtime ‘suits’. Here, Nicky Richmond of Brecher Solicitors provides some key guidance to trading successfully at lunchtime. Drawing in the suits When we talk about drawing in the suits, we are generally talking … [Read more...]
Debenhams begins expansion of food and drink offer with Ed’s
Debenhams has broadened its food and drink offering in its Manchester store with the opening of a new branch of Ed’s Easy Diner. The new Ed’s Easy Diner, will create around 30 new jobs using employment charity Springboard. An extensive menu inspired by 1950s Americana includes a wide selection of burgers, hot dogs, loaded sides, sodas and famous milkshakes. The restaurant … [Read more...]