London Hilton on Park Lane has been crowned ‘England’s Leading Business Hotel 2014’ at the World Travel Awards 2014. Recognised for its unrivalled service, location and extensive conference and events facilities, the hotel triumphed over other top business hotels in the capital. At the Europe Gala Ceremony, which took place in Athens, Greece, on Saturday 2 August, London … [Read more...]
Appetite Direct wins Edinburgh International Festival catering contract
Appetite Direct has been chosen to cater Edinburgh International Festival venues The Festival and King’s Theatres, Usher Hall, The Playhouse and The Lyceum for the next three years in a five figure sponsorship deal which takes the company one step closer towards its goal of doubling turnover within five years. The multi award-winning event caterer Appetite Direct provides … [Read more...]
Café Rouge launches new format at Victoria Place
Building on the success of its ‘express’ site at Euston station, Café Rouge, the chain of restaurants serving popular French style dishes, has opened at Victoria Place, London, and aims to be ideally suited for shoppers and commuters using the transport hub, thanks to its focus on takeaway items. Takeaway menu Alongside ever-popular items such as the Sampler Sharing board and … [Read more...]
Landmark sale of Yorkshire’s only 5-Star hotel
Bidding from national and international hotel groups and investors was exceptionally competitive for Yorkshire’s only 5-Star hotel — the award-winning Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa in York whose freehold has been sold to Splendid Hospitality Group who will take ownership of the hotel from the end of August. Splendid, which controls a portfolio of 13 hotels with nearly … [Read more...]
The Cock in Smithfield struts onto the market
The Cock Tavern, located beneath the Poultry Hall of London Central Market, commonly known as Smithfield Market, is being offered on new lease terms after the City of London Corporation appointed Davis Coffer Lyons – the leisure specialists – to find a new tenant to take over the basement public house and bar. The Tavern is on the market as a nil premium new lease deal with … [Read more...]