Research released this week shows that more than half of the public (55%) find it difficult to support local small firms because often these businesses aren’t online. In fact, figures show that as many as 2 million (39%) sole traders and small companies are missing out on business because they have no online presence. In addition, over half of customers (52%) go straight to … [Read more...]
Second Residence Inn by Marriott for Aberdeen
Marriott International and Aberdeen City Council have signed an agreement to deliver a brand new Residence Inn by Marriott hotel on the new Marischal Square development in the centre of Aberdeen. Work on the hotel, which is aimed at the extended-stay business and leisure markets, will begin in January 2015 and is expected to be completed by summer 2017. The 126-room … [Read more...]
Demijohn crowned Sloe Gin World Champions
Glasgow-based “liquid deli” Demijohn has been crowned Sloe Ginster World Champion for 2014. The annual competition is hosted by The George Inn in Frant near Tunbridge Wells on the Kent/Sussex border. The world’s finest artisan sloe gin makers gathered at the popular village pub, to vie for the coveted title on 10 December. Sloe Ginster World Champion Demijohn, which … [Read more...]
BII takes to the Road
January sees the launch of a series of BII roadshow events across the country to assist both member and non-member licensees to develop their businesses. The new ‘50 4 50’, events will highlight innovation and offer practical advice to support established and fledgling businesses. The idea of the ’50 4 50” event is that every attendee will take away ten ideas from each of … [Read more...]
Hilton Garden Inn lands at Europe’s Busiest Airport
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, has opened its latest UK hotel, Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport. Located less than two kilometres from Heathrow Terminal 4, the 364 guest room, mid-market hotel is the third property to rebrand following a franchise agreement between Hilton Worldwide and Jurys Inn, which owns … [Read more...]