Joe’s Southern Kitchen & Baris bringing the authentic American taste of the South to Kentish Town with the opening of its second site. Occupying a prime location on Kentish Town Road, the new Joe’s will offer the North London audience its trademark succulent fried chicken, belly-filling American dishes and heady cocktails. Having launched in Covent Garden in 2013, Joe’s … [Read more...]
Auchrannie island resort named Scotland’s top hotel
A resort set up more than a quarter-of-a-century ago to provide indoor leisure facilities on an island has been named Scotland’s top hotel. Auchrannie on Arran took the main honour at the Scottish Hotel Awards, presented at a sell-out party in Glasgow attended by more than 500 hoteliers, staff and guests. Judges praised its average year-round occupancy rate of around 90% on … [Read more...]
BHA welcomes manifestos which recognise key contribution of the industry
The British Hospitality Association has welcomed election manifestos from several of the key political parties acknowledging the role of tourism and hospitality as a key contributor to the UK economy for the first time ever. This is a significant achievement for the thousands of businesses and 3 million strong workforce across the industry who have been campaigning alongside … [Read more...]
PLANET 21: Accor’s environmental performance and initiatives
On the occasion of Planet 21 Day when Accor employees worldwide mobilize in favour of sustainable development, Accor reports on its achievements and the progress made, both environmental and social. Global improvement Arnaud Herrmann, Accor's Sustainable Development Director, explains: "Against a backdrop of re-organization of the company, our results for 2014 showed a … [Read more...]
Aubaine to open in Hyde Park Hilton, Bayswater
Shelley Sandzer, the leading leisure property specialist agency, has secured a new 5000 sq ft site for French Restaurant Aubaine at Hyde Park Hilton. Shelley Sandzer acted on behalf of Hilton Hotels in securing this prime location in central London, which is due to open summer 2015. Aubaine will be the sole restaurant to occupy the ground floor within Hyde Park Hilton … [Read more...]