Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to dominate the UK meetings market, according to BDRC Continental’s latest MeetingsMetrix report. The study measures key brand health metrics (awareness, usage, preference and loyalty) amongst corporate bookers and agencies. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, which has more than 60 hotels in the United Kingdom at present, has topped the … [Read more...]
SUSTAIN Partnership – brewers to deliver major savings on packaging waste
Two British brewers have already signed up to a new partnership initiative supported by the BBPA which will dramatically cut the cost of packaging waste, the BBPA has announced. Wells & Youngs and Hook Norton have joined the scheme and other BBPA members are expected to follow shortly. 17% cost reduction The new scheme was introduced to BBPA members at a well-attended … [Read more...]
Arc Inspirations to grow with £3 million funding
Leeds-based Arc Inspirations, the independent bar and restaurant operator across Yorkshire, is set to open more venues after receiving £3 million in funding from Santander Corporate & Commercial. Established in 1999 by founders Chris Ure and Martin Wolstencroft, Arc Inspirations now owns and operates 11 bars throughout Yorkshire employing over 500 people. Turnover is … [Read more...]
Sky Sports signs Jonny Wilkinson and ICC cricket
England’s most famous fly-half, Jonny Wilkinson, will feature on-air as an analyst for Sky Sports and as an Ambassador for Sky Sports Living for Sport from October, joining Sky’s unrivalled line up of experts during the broadcaster’s biggest ever season of international, European and domestic rugby union. He will offer fans his expert insight into the action, and will be … [Read more...]
Paddy & Scott’s: coffee with a difference
In common with many operating in the world of artisan and speciality coffee, Paddy & Scott’s have not been operating for long: they started roasting coffee in 2007 in Scott’s garage over a real flame on an old 2 kilo roaster called "Old Smokey". In those early days it was all about having fun, creating new blends and delivering coffee from the boot of their car. But … [Read more...]