The Bristologist arrives on Bristol’s buzzing food and drink scene on 10 November, promising guests a unique experience with food inspired cocktails, an innovative menu, and a sense of theatre and fun not seen anywhere else in the city. The kitchen is headed up by Darren Farquharson who will be cooking up a vibrant “slates and plates” menu of small plates to delight … [Read more...]
Just Eat performs strongly
Takeaway food service Just Eat saw orders jump in the quarter from July to September. The company’s interim management statement shows orders on a like-for-like basis had increased by 51 per cent in the third quarter, and Just Eat commented that this strong performance proves the firm’s ability to rebound, despite 2013 being sluggish largely because of the summer’s heat … [Read more...]
Hilton to roll out mobile-enabled room keys in USA in 2015
Hilton Worldwide is opening more doors for its guests through the scaled deployment of its latest innovation: mobile-enabled room key. Beginning in late spring of 2015, Hilton HHonors members staying at U.S. properties of the Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Canopy by Hilton brands, can simply and securely use … [Read more...]
Research shows reward points not the only driving factor for consumers
New research by customer analysis and data marketing specialist GI Insight shows that cost savings trump convenience and special extras when it comes to driving membership and continued participation in UK loyalty schemes. But the research also shows that many consumers are not simply drawn to loyalty programmes by reward points but a range of factors attract them to join … [Read more...]
St Mary’s: from hospital to Inn
Opened on 1 November 2014, St Mary’s Inn is located on the site of what was formerly St Mary’s hospital, 2 miles west of Stannington village in Northumberland. With a £1.5m investment creating 40 new jobs, the pub – which is part of the Jesmond Dene House family - is housed in what used to be the administration building of the hospital and will be the central focus of a new … [Read more...]