Whitbread announced with its trading figures yesterday that, after ten successful years with the company, Patrick Dempsey, Managing Director of Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants (WHR), will be stepping down from the Board and leaving the company on 28 February 2015. Paul Flaum becomes new MD Paul Flaum, currently head of Whitbread Restaurants, will become the new MD WHR … [Read more...]
Premier Inn and Costa Coffee forge ahead
Whitbread has released its interim management statement showing total sales growth of 13.0%, confirming that it is on track to deliver full year results in line with expectations, and announcing that Patrick Dempsey is to step down as MD of Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants. Andy Harrison, Chief Executive of Whitbread, commented: “As we said in our interim results on 21st … [Read more...]
London Beer Week launched
The team behind London Wine Week and London Cocktail Week have now launched London Beer Week, which will take place from the 16 – 22 February 2015. A seven day celebration of all things beer related, the festival will be set amongst London’s top pubs, bars and breweries, highlighting the rich diversity and wonderful idiosyncrasies that make beer a truly global … [Read more...]
Plans for new boutique hotel for Edinburgh
Plans for a new boutique hotel development, set within a gap in the Old Town of Edinburgh have been announced today. The project, designed by jmarchitects for the EDI Group will create a flagship hotel overlooking the Waverley Valley. The 7-floor, 98 bedroom hotel, will include a resident’s lounge and executive area for guests on the top floor with panoramic views of the … [Read more...]
F&B managers concerned and concerning on new allergens legislation
An independent survey commissioned by F&B technology expert Caternet, has uncovered new fears faced by the industry in line with the changes to EU Food Labelling regulations and allergens which come into force on 13 December 2014. Almost half of F&B managers (47%), say they are ‘uncertain’ even though they have some plans in place, but they admit it’s a game of chance … [Read more...]