Whitbread has reported its results for the financial year to 27 February 2014, showing double digit growth, sales up 13%, underlying profit up 16.5%, and earnings per share up 20.1%. 2014 has started well, and the growth targets for both Premier Inn and Costa are on track. Andy Harrison, Chief Executive, commented: "Whitbread has delivered another year of strong double … [Read more...]
Club Wembley and Wallpaper Magazine deliver style makeover
A ground-breaking collaboration between Club Wembley and Wallpaper magazine has seen the stereotypical perception of corporate hospitality transformed with the leading design publication giving the Directors’ Box at the world famous stadium a modern style transformation (above). Overseen by the Wallpaper Editor-in-Chief, Tony Chambers, the magazine’s talented interiors team … [Read more...]
Free Wi-Fi for all Jurys Inn guests
Having listened to its customers and aware of just how important a free Wi-Fi offering is to its guests, Jurys Inn has now announced the roll out of free Wi-Fi across its 25 UK city centre hotels following a £1.7 million investment in new software and technology upgrades. Guests will be able to access the free Wi-Fi service in all public areas and bedrooms, for internet … [Read more...]
Surrey Pub provides first outlet for Smoke and Grills
Smoke and Grills, the new gastro-pub concept serving an American inspired barbecue menu, has secured its first site after Davis Coffer Lyons completed the off-market sale of the Duke of Wellington in East Horsley, Surrey on behalf of a private individual for an undisclosed sum. The chain plans to open another five Smokes and Grills pubs over the next three years in similar … [Read more...]
FPB warns food businesses to prepare for allergy labelling changes
National small business group, the Forum of Private Business, is using Allergy Awareness Week (28th April–4th May) to remind small food businesses of the need to prepare for the changes to food labelling that will be extended to restaurants, delis and other unpackaged food sellers the UK from the end of this year. Dangers of not being up to speed Jo Eccles, business … [Read more...]