Hilton Worldwide is to launch Curio – A Collection by Hilton, including plans for the first hotels to join the new brand. Created for travellers who seek local discovery and authentic experiences, Curio will be a carefully selected, global collection of distinctive four to five star hotels. Just as the word “curio” can refer to something of interest, unique or even rare, each … [Read more...]
Food pleasure seekers driving premiumised informality
Allegra Foodservice’s latest report, The UK Restaurant Market 2014, reveals premiumised informality is widespread across the restaurant sector. From street food to fine dining, this new era is being driven by food pleasure seekers. Significant change in restaurant landscape Speaking at the Allegra Restaurant Leader Summit in Cannes, Allegra Foodservice director Steve … [Read more...]
HARRIS + HOOLE shakes up retail with innovative mobile payments
Harris+Hoole, the speciality coffee venture, is promising to radically alter the consumer experience by becoming the UK’s first retailer to allow customers to pay without having to touch, tap, or scan at a counter. H+H’s innovative mobile app has been enhanced to include a new payments facility, giving customers the option to load pre-paid amounts upfront. Effortless … [Read more...]
The Mill at Elstead re-opens with Christmas…in May
The Mill at Elstead has just hosted Christmas, but in May – a belated festive celebration for all the local residents who were due to celebrate last Christmas at The Mill when the pub was completely flooded during the bad weather. It has since been completely renovated and re-opened last month, much to locals’ delight. The pub’s landlord and lady, Jeff and Georgia Watts, … [Read more...]
Eight new Restaurants join Intu Lakeside food court
intu Lakeside has signed eight new restaurants for its fast food and express casual dining offer following a £9 million investment that has seen a complete reconstruction of the upper level at intu Lakeside to deliver the highest standard in food court design. The operators have all signed leases ranging from 10 to 15 years and will open this summer. The reconstruction follows … [Read more...]