InterContinental London - The O2, the new 453-bedroom 18-storey luxury hotel currently in construction as part of a 7.6 acre development scheme on London’s Greenwich Peninsula, will create in excess of 500 new job opportunities, boosting the local economy. Opening late 2015 and featuring huge conference and banqueting space with the ballroom accommodating events for up to … [Read more...]
Loungers achieves record sales in strong December for sector
According to numerous reports, trading was strong across pubs and restaurants in the second half of December, after the first two weeks failed to meet expectations (hopes). In particular, pubs with a good food offering benefited from strong bookings over the Christmas and New Year period, aided by mild weather. Numis reports, therefore, that ‘Overall, we expect to hold … [Read more...]
New heights as Sky Garden opens
Much anticipated Sky Garden has opened at the top of soaring 20 Fenchurch Street. Spread across floors 35, 36 and 37, the destination restaurants – comprising Sky Pod, Darwin Brasserie and Fenchurch Seafood Bar & Grill – offer all-day dining and drinking in the sky together with the highest rooftop gardens in London. Overseeing the menu is culinary director Stephen … [Read more...]
VisitBritain forecasts 4.5% tourism growth
Issued in December each year, and updated the following summer, the VisitBritain forecast for the volume and value of inbound tourism explores the factors likely to shape trends over the coming year. In 2015 VisitBritain predicts 2.5% growth in volume, and 4.5% growth in value for inbound tourism. These forecasts suggest that there will be 35.1 million visits in 2015 … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Coffee brings café culture back to Altrincham
Rhode Island Coffee, the independent coffee chain established in the North West, re-opened its doors to delighted customers in Altrincham a few weeks back. Originally located within the Precinct centre, Rhode Island Coffee has now returned to Altrincham after a three year absence and can be found on George Street at the heart of Altrincham’s shopping hub. The coffee shop … [Read more...]