The Hospitality Show returns to NEC Birmingham this January (19th-21st) to celebrate the very best of British hospitality. Britain’s largest hospitality event of 2015 will showcase the newest business innovations, provide a platform for established and emerging companies to display their products and put more emphasis on the developing culinary world than ever … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Ken Hom becomes a ‘GREAT’ campaign ambassador
Ken Hom OBE was invited to become an ambassador for the GREAT Britain campaign in recognition of his personal support and contribution to the UK’s most ambitious international promotional campaign ever. The GREAT Britain campaign showcases the very best of what Britain to offer to encourage the world to visit and do business with the UK, to deliver jobs and growth at … [Read more...]
Robinsons’ new brand proposition
Robinsons – one of only 32 independent family-run breweries in the UK – has announced a company-wide rebrand commencing with a new logo design by Truth Creative, an award winning design agency based in Manchester. The brand revamp comes as Robinsons prepares for their biggest pub investment commitment to date, which includes fresh pub signage throughout the estate to reflect … [Read more...]
IHG + Kimpton = world’s largest boutique hotel business
IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) for $430 million in cash. The leading to a prompt comment from Wyn Ellis of Numis: “It is some time since IHG has made a meaningful acquisition and, in our opinion, this looks a sound financial and strategic move.” Highlights IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) … [Read more...]
Stansted Airport for Leon with 12 to follow in 2015
Naturally Fast Food chain Leon has opened the doors to their 21st restaurant at Stansted Airport, furthering their mission to allow everyone to eat good food. Over 70 food and drink businesses competed for the 12 units in Stansted’s revamp, which aims to make the airport the best in London. Leon co-founder and CEO John Vincent says, ‘This year marks our 10th birthday, and … [Read more...]