CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, is pressing the Government to act now to help save pubs in light of the latest CGA-CAMRA Pub Tracker, which shows that the number of net pub closures in the UK remains high at 29 per week – almost twice the number of pub closures in 2011. Planning permission before demolishing or converting These figures coincide with a new clause to the … [Read more...]
Jean-Christophe Novelli to open restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool
Award winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has entered into a partnership with DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool and management company Interstate Hotels and Resorts to launch his brasserie, Jean-Christophe Novelli at Michelle, a first for Novelli, when the hotel officially opens in April, 2015. The five out of five, AA Rosette and multi Michelin award-winning … [Read more...]
Starbucks record results: exceptional by every metric and standard
Starbucks has reported record financial results for its 13-week first quarter ended 28 December 2014 Q1, with the Highlights below demonstrating just what a behemoth Starbucks has become. Clearly, this is not a problem for the ever-increasing numbers of customers attracted to the products and services provided by Starbucks worldwide – for them, it is certainly not a faceless … [Read more...]
Four hotels planned for Belfast’s Titanic Quarter
Belfast’s Titanic Quarter already has Premier Inn at its entrance, but full planning is already in place for a further four, although those for the boutique hotel in the Harland and Wolff HQ and Drawing Office are subject to planning amendment. A spokesperson for Titanic Quarter said: “With the enormous success of Titanic Belfast and expanding business activity within … [Read more...]
Visitor Numbers up 20% for The Hospitality Show’s ‘Festival of Britain’s Best’
The 2015 Hospitality Show was pitched as a celebration of the best of British, and visitors came in their droves from across the UK to join in the festival of innovative new products and show stopping new attractions – contributing to a giant 20 per cent rise in attendance. Gangways were packed throughout the three days with attractions such as the Business Briefing Stage … [Read more...]