Staybridge Suites Liverpool and Holiday Inn London - Stratford City, both managed by Cycas Hospitality, are celebrating after winning two coveted ‘Hotel Star Awards’ from the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). A great ambassador for the Staybridge Suites brand Janet Roberts of Staybridge Suites Liverpool won ‘General Manager of the Year Award’ and Holiday Inn London - … [Read more...]
Pester power drives 763 million family eat-out visits per year
When a family chooses to eat out in a British restaurant, a fast food outlet, or even in a pub or curry house, who makes the decision on where they dine? Foodservice industry figures from global information provider The NPD Group show it’s the kids that dictate the decision in one in four visits. ‘Because my kids like it there’ The NPD Group’s data shows that ‘because my … [Read more...]
Hummus Bros from thinking outside the shop to 350 pop-ups
Securing good retail sites for any food operator in central London is very challenging. So how does a fledgling business compete with the large high street incumbents on getting the best sites at the right price? Hummus Bros, the Mediterranean Quick Service Restaurant, used its initiative to extend its business from quietly feeding thousands of customers for the last 10 … [Read more...]
UK and international hotel markets looking good but Europe less positive
New research by Hotel Solutions Provider HRS has revealed that hotel rates in each of the UK’s top destinations have seen increases compared to Q3 2013, showing that confidence is returning to the British economy. London has remained Europe’s most expensive capital to stay in for the last three quarters of 2014, seeing an increase of more than 17 per cent, compared to Q3 in … [Read more...]
Brasserie Bar Co: 2014 pivotal year
Brasserie Bar Co, the company behind the Brasserie Blanc and White Brasserie Company, has announced its results for the 12 months ending June 2014. Group reported turnover grew by over 7% to almost £33m and restaurant EBITDA rose by 4% to almost £5.2m for the 12 months to 29 June 2014. During the period Brasserie Bar Co completed a major refinancing, securing £13.5 million … [Read more...]