Leeds has long since re-invented itself and moved away from its industrial heritage. It is now widely regarded as the second financial centre within the UK. Being so heavily finance driven, the recent melt down of the UK economy hit the city particularly hard and the leisure sector was not immune to this. Despite this, the city is starting to prosper again with business and … [Read more...]
Government tourism initiative for North of England
The BHA has welcomed the announcement by Deputy PM Nick Clegg that the Government is to put aside £10 million to promote tourism in the North of England, with the aim of attracting more tourists to iconic destinations such as York, Blackpool, Hadrian’s Wall, the Lake District, the Peak District and many, many more. Economic potential of tourism Ufi Ibrahim, CEO of the … [Read more...]
Latest insights into foodservice trends
Consumer spend in the foodservice sector continues to increase, but there is still no room for complacency, according to the latest ‘Focus on Foodservice’ report from EBLEX. The annual insight into the latest trends and opportunities in the sector shows that consumer spending in the foodservice market grew by 2% in the 52 weeks to the end of June 2014, according to NPD … [Read more...]
Workshop Coffee arrives in Fitzrovia
Workshop Coffee’ fourth London site, Fitzrovia Coffeebar, is now open. Introducing another area of the capital to the sweetest, cleanest, freshest and most sustainably-procured coffee, Fitzrovia will join existing Workshop Coffee Co. outlets in Clerkenwell, Marylebone and Holborn Viaduct. Located just off Regent Street, Fitzrovia Coffeebar serves coffee that is both traceable … [Read more...]
Four quality period Coaching Inns enter the market
Christie + Co has been instructed by RBS to market 4 unique & historic Coaching Inn Hotels across the south of England. The freehold properties are located in the sought after counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire, and boast 71 individual letting bedrooms between them. Three of the properties are Grade II listed and one is opposite the 5,000 acre estate … [Read more...]