The British Hospitality Association, the private sector forum for the Hospitality and Tourism industry, has commended the Prime Minister’s appointments of John Whittingdale as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Tracey Couch as Minister for Sport and Tourism. The decision to appoint two MPs with experience on the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select … [Read more...]
Cotswolds site takes Brakspear managed estate to five
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear has expanded its managed pub estate with the purchase of the George Hotel in Shipston-on-Stour. The addition of the Grade II listed building brings Brakspear’s fledgling managed estate to five sites. The George Hotel is sited on Shipston’s main square and is a food led-business with a restaurant and two private dining/function rooms, as … [Read more...]
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence Winners 2015
The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence are firmly established as representing the highest accolade in English tourism. The Awards recognise businesses that incorporate best practice and demonstrate excellence in customer service throughout their operation and celebrate the very best in quality and innovation. They attract leading hospitality and tourism establishments, as well … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways acquires the Novotel Edinburgh Park
Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland, one of the best-located hotels for travellers to Edinburgh and an excellent base for exploring the rest of Scotland. The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor which operates more than 3,700 quality hotels worldwide. The Novotel Edinburgh Park marks the second … [Read more...]
The Lucky Pig Fulham to shake up the neighbourhood
Saturday 16 May sees London's celebrated den of mischief and mayhem expand its litter with the launch of The Lucky Pig Fulham. Inspired by the decadence of deco, The Lucky Pig has emerged from its underground Fitzrovian lair to offer the pleasure-seekers of south west London a brand new joint in which to relax, dine and imbibe. Although still redolent of the glamour and … [Read more...]