On 3rd September, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) struck a fatal blow to Scotland’s plans to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol in the much anticipated outcome of the controversial court case. The legislation that saw the Scottish Parliament bring in a minimum unit price of 50p was passed in May 2012 but the legal challenge brought by the Scotch Whisky … [Read more...]
Valor Hospitality Europe welcomes finance director
Management company Valor Hospitality Europe, has appointed a new finance director to its rapidly expanding team. Experienced senior hotel executive Paul Nisbett has a 20 year track record in the industry working for leading names such as Malmaison, The Hotel Collection, Hilton and Hotel du Vin. He joins the new hospitality management company which has grown its portfolio … [Read more...]
Snoozebox revenues up 300%
Snoozebox Holdings plc has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2015 showing revenues up 300% as it continues to build scale. Lorcán Ó Murchú, Chief Executive, commented: "Snoozebox continues to make solid progress, growing revenues, gross profit and contribution to overhead. We have broadened our product offering and strengthened our operating … [Read more...]
The Fat Duck re-opens – and the journey continues
Over 30 years ago, self-taught chef Heston Blumenthal embarked on a journey of culinary exploration and discovery, which led to the opening of The Fat Duck in Bray in 1995. Earlier this year every member of the team - including all the crockery, cutlery and equipment - moved to a temporary home in Melbourne Australia, for a 9-month migration. Heston and his team are now back … [Read more...]
Tune Hotels opens in Liverpool and announces further UK expansion
Tune Hotels, pioneers of the hotel industry’s ‘limited service’ model, celebrated the opening of its eighth UK hotel this month in Liverpool’s city centre. The 100-bedroom hotel on Castle Street has been developed by Hotel Land & Development and will become the latest addition to the global portfolio of Tune Hotels. Work has been underway since late last year to … [Read more...]