The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has announced the 12 talented care chefs that will compete in the National Final of the Care Cook of the Year 2014 competition and have their sights firmly on the prize of being declared the Best Care Cook in the UK. Two chefs from each of the six NACC regions triumphed during the exciting regional cook-offs, impressing the … [Read more...]
Keeping the kids entertained this Easter will boost the economy by £2 billion
Parents across the country will provide a £2 billion boost to the UK economy by splashing out on activities to keep their children entertained this Easter, according to a new consumer report out today. On average British parents will fork out £478.25 on a short Easter break and four day trips. The study conducted by Travelodge surveyed 2,500 British parents and key research … [Read more...]
International visitor spend up 45% in February 2014
International visitors spent a record £1.5 billion across Britain in February 2014 representing a 45 per cent increase on February last year. Visits up 9% In what is traditionally one of the quieter months, visits in February were also up nine per cent in February 2014, with holiday visits posting double digit growth (25%), while visits from friends and relatives and … [Read more...]
Sir Terence Conran to receive Hotelympia Lifetime Achievement Award
Sir Terence Conran is to be inducted into Hotelympia’s Hall of Fame, collecting a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognises the impact he has made on the London restaurant and hotel scene during more than five decades in hospitality. The respected design guru and restaurateur will collect the award – a unique piece by highly respected glassblower, Peter Layton – … [Read more...]
Patisserie Valerie and Nando’s open at M40 Beaconsfield services
First it was Wetherspoon’s opening The Hope and Champion, now it’s Patisserie Valerie and Nando’s! Extra MSA has announced that Patisserie Valerie is opening in May at Beaconsfield Services on the M40 Junction 2 taking motorway hospitality to a new and different level – see how Patisserie Valerie describes its offering: Patisserie Valerie Cafés are a haven for self- … [Read more...]