Nick Varney, Chairman of The British Hospitality Association and CEO Merlin Entertainments went straight to the point in his address to the conference when he said: “The general election campaign trail photos taken with the construction, high tech and manufacturing sectors gave us a clear picture of what the Prime Minster and Chancellor consider to be proper jobs in the … [Read more...]
Leisurejobs Recruitment re-brands to Leisure People
Leisurejobs has for many years been a specialist business offering a 360 degree approach to recruitment. Traditionally, the permanent and temporary recruitment solutions have sat alongside the online job board offerings at www.leisurejobs.com. Due to huge growth across the business, the two offerings have now been separated, with the agency and online businesses working … [Read more...]
CAMRA and English Heritage celebrate Pub Design Awards 2015
A castle, a tap and an old bridge have all scooped honours in the prestigious Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Pub Design Awards. CAMRA has announced the winners of its Pub Design Awards 2015, run in conjunction with English Heritage. Winners include The Castle at Edghill in Oxfordshire, The Old Bridge in Leeds, The Harrogate Tap in North Yorkshire and The Wallaw in … [Read more...]
Greene King delivers record retail sales
Greene King, the leading pub retailer and brewer, has posted strong full year results, achieving record revenue and growth in like-for-like sales. The group’s retail revenue exceeded £1 billion for the first time, and group revenue increased 5% to £1.313 billion, with like-for-like sales growth in the retail business at 0.4%. Other highlights include its Pub Partners … [Read more...]
Tilted Kilt seeks franchisee for 20 UK sites
Tilted Kilt, the US sports bar chain known for being “The Best Looking Sports Pub You’ve Ever Seen,” is planning a launch in the UK market and is looking for a local franchisee to make it happen. Renowned for its dazzling roster of Kilt Girls, the kilt-clad servers who offer unrivalled service and hospitality, Tilted Kilt is the perfect opportunity for one foodservice operator … [Read more...]