Nothing less than a cross-sector 5-10 year strategy is required to tackle the obesity crisis, according to a new report by 2020health. Covering both education and regulation, ‘Careless eating costs lives’ grasps the extent of the obesity explosion and sets out the essential responses to halting progression and reversing the drastic effects of overweight on individual health, … [Read more...]
All Bar One supports breakfast and meetings
With the three-hour lunch now a thing of the past, restaurants and cafes have seen a notable rise in breakfast meetings. With the ever-changing landscape of the workplace, the increasing productivity demands of employers, and the dwindling company expense account, it’s no wonder this trend is on the rise. All Bar One has set out to support this growing demand for morning … [Read more...]
First images of Urban Villa Hotel, Brentford
Union Hanover Securities has introduced the first images of its extended-stay Urban Villa concept hotel, which will open on 9 January and will begin taking bookings in November. In April, Union Hanover acquired on a 999-year lease the landmark 25-storey tower from Barratt London, at its Great West Quarter (GWQ) scheme in Brentford, which it is transforming into 100 … [Read more...]
Hotel deals top £500m at Christie + Co
Over recent months, specialist property adviser Christie + Co has closed deals on high quality hotel assets to a value of £500m. Activity includes the recently completed sale of 12 QMH Hotels, LRG’s disposal of 21 Holiday Inn hotels, Cedar Court in York and the sale of The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. Demand from international investors This has been driven by a surge in … [Read more...]
Adrian Martin to shake things up Home House
This autumn, Home House is delighted to announce that Adrian Martin will be joining the team as Executive Head Chef. Adrian will bring over 28 years of experience to the role, having worked in senior roles at many of London’s top kitchens including Head Chef at the Rextail Restaurant and Executive Chef for the Birley group for five years, overseeing Annabel’s, Marks Club and … [Read more...]