Statistics have revealed the impact sustainability has on a restaurant’s profits, with 65 per cent of restaurateurs claiming that their revenue has been boosted following the introduction of socially and environmentally responsible policies. Research from restaurant booking service,Bookatable.co.uk to launch their ‘Leaders in Sustainability Campaign’ in partnership with the … [Read more...]
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs launches Young Sommelier of the Year Competition 2015
Following an eighth executive year in which the UK has placed at the International Finals, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is calling all eligible young professionals to enter the 2015 Young Sommelier of the Year Competition. Open to ALL sommeliers under the age of 30, currently working in Great Britain and sponsored by a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, candidates are … [Read more...]
Ristorante Frescobaldi London opens in Mayfair
Ristorante Frescobaldi London, the first standalone restaurant and wine bar to be launched in the UK by Italy’s oldest and most respected wine dynasty, has officially opened in Mayfair. The launch marks the first joint venture between the Frescobaldi family and the Good Food Society, a hospitality business set up by Levent Büyükuğur and entrepreneur Sanjay Nandi. Already … [Read more...]
Torquay, Whitby and Llandudno make list of Best Value Destinations
Hotel search website trivago.co.uk has unveiled their best value destinations for 2015. Hotel price data was combined with reviews and ratings to produce the list of 100, which presents the traveller with lesser-known destinations off the beaten track. Each destination offers excellent value for money, with low prices and highly rated hotels. Three UK destinations made the … [Read more...]
Economic stability spells super month for UK hotels
Hotels across the UK basked in the wider economic stability as corporate travel bumped up October growth figures in London and the regions, according to preliminary figures released by business advisory and accountancy firm BDO. London London hotels saw a 1.7% increase to £124.63 in room rate in October 2014, while occupancy grew by 1.1%, to 88.1%, resulting in a Rooms … [Read more...]