The annual City of Ale festival is back for its fifth year, which will see hundreds of real ale drinker’s return to the city of Norwich for 2015. The ten day celebration will run from 21-31st May and a number of pubs and breweries will be involved to provide fans with a selection of real ales and a party atmosphere. Fans of City of Ale can expect to take part in ale trails, … [Read more...]
Whitbread Q4 total sales growth of 14.3%
Whitbread PLC has reported its trading performance for the 50 weeks to 12 February 2015, showing fourth quarter total sales growth of 14.3%, and is expecting to deliver full year results towards the top end of current expectations. Wyn Ellis at Numis commented of the shares: “Not cheap but still a great investment.” And of Costa: “Costa goes from strength to strength … [Read more...]
Eating and drinking-out market confident about 2015 trading
The eating and drinking out market is primed for growth in 2015 thanks to the popularity of flexible formats, barbecue food and craft drinks. But soaring property costs and the risk of saturation are putting the brakes on out-and-out optimism. Those are just some of the findings from CGA Peach’s exclusive Business Leaders’ Survey, which reveals the trends that will define … [Read more...]
BRIT Awards 2015 menu
Payne + Gunter is the accredited caterer for the BRIT Awards and, for more than 10 years, the team has delivered a three-course meal to about 4,000 guests before the cameras start rolling and the awards are transmitted live to the nation. Within a 75 minute window, the 550-strong front of house team support a brigade of 60 chefs in the kitchen to ensure the brief - 'an … [Read more...]
Renewed investor interest prompts 86% rise in hotel deals
Hotel real estate was the star performer in Europe’s property market in 2014 with transaction volumes growing faster than other asset classes such as office, industrial or retail space. According to the annual European Hotel Transactions report, published this week by HVS and its brokerage and investment services division HVS Hodges Ward Elliott, last year saw European hotel … [Read more...]