Spitalfields BBQ specialist HotBox is set to launch a new menu on 10th November, bringing together classic Texan barbecue dishes with the flavours of Central America. With a brand new charcoal grill and a two tonne rotisserie smoker at its centre, the menu draws inspiration from HotBox co-founder Basit Nasim’s travels across the Deep South and Mexico, where he fell in love with … [Read more...]
Stuart Procter returns as GM to The Stafford Hotel London
The Stafford Hotel London is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Stuart Procter as General Manager. One of London's gems, nestled in prestigious St James's, The Stafford Hotel London offers a unique location within a stone throw from Buckingham Palace and Green Park and within walking distance to some of the finest shopping streets in London; St James’s Street, Jermyn … [Read more...]
Clarion Hotel, Cork sells for €35.1m
Joint selling agents Savills and JLL have announced the investment sale of the Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork to Dalata Hotel Group for a record breaking price of €35.1 million. The sale of the Clarion Hotel comprises an investment sale only (existing tenant not affected) and it will continue to be operated by Choice Hotels Ireland under the Clarion brand Opened in 2005, … [Read more...]
AA launches Silver Star Ratings
To coincide with the launch of the new 2016 AA Hotel and B and B Guides, the AA has launched the new Silver Stars Awards for both the Hotel and Guest Accommodation recognition schemes. The launch of the new Silver Star rating recognises hotels that have been selected for their superior level of quality, high standards of hotel keeping and for the quality of food within its … [Read more...]
It’s on! ABInBev and SABMiller reach megabrew agreement
SABMiller and ABInBev have announced that they have reached agreement on a buyout deal that would created the world’s biggest brewing company - by a considerable distance, and to the delight of investors. The world’s two biggest beer-makers have agreed on a takeover worth £44 a share to SABMiller shareholders, though no doubt there will be considerable regulatory hurdles to … [Read more...]