An independent report has shown that, fighting back from the weekday downturn in hotel occupancy influenced by the oil market, the work being undertaken by VisitAberdeen to market the city as a weekend break destination is reaping rewards. Demand for weekend hotel rooms increased in January and February by almost 9% compared to the same period in 2014 according to the STR … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress menu celebrates the Summer of ’65
Celebrating customer favourites from the last 50 years, PizzaExpress has given the American Hot, Margherita and La Reine a mouth-watering makeover to create the Romana65 range, with even more choice for low-cal lovers as the 525 calorie skinny pasta joins the menu, as well as a 210 calorie lemon dessert. Launching on 24 March, the new spring/summer menu at PizzaExpress … [Read more...]
Scotland’s licensed trade needs support
There is further, new evidence of the very serious effect the new drink driving regulations are having on the licensed trade business in Scotland. A survey by the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has highlighted the severe impact which this Government Policy is having on the hospitality and leisure sector, which is one of Scotland’s largest employers. While the … [Read more...]
Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack plans for the big times
London's Bar.B.Q institution, Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack has announced ambitious developments to the business, including a new site in Canary Wharf, a new senior management team and Crowdcube funding. Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack provides the most authentic, American fresh-smoked Bar.B.Q seafood, cocktail and drinks offer in the UK. It was established on the … [Read more...]
VisitEngland reveals worrying chef shortage figures
VisitEngland has revealed new figures highlighting the shortage of skilled chefs across the country. Nearly half, (47 per cent) of vacancies for chefs proved difficult to fill due to a lack of skilled applicants. Chefs made up a fifth (21 per cent) of all skill shortage vacancies for skilled trades, suggesting that businesses are struggling to recruit the skilled chefs they … [Read more...]