TA Hotel Collection, which owns and runs six distinctive hotels and event venues across Suffolk, has rebranded under The Hotel Folk banner. The new identity focuses on the group’s planned investment in people, both its own Folk members and its guests. Independently owned, the hotels include the 15th century Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa; The Brudenell and White Lion in … [Read more...]
Paul and Emma Ainsworth to take over The Mariners Pub in partnership with Sharp’s Brewery
Paul and Emma Ainsworth are delighted to announce that they have acquired the lease of The Mariners in Rock, Cornwall. The news follows the departure of fellow chef and friend, Nathan Outlaw last month after five successful years. The Mariners is located across the Camel Estuary from Ainsworth’s four other businesses in Padstow – Michelin starred No.6, Rojano’s in the Square, … [Read more...]
UKHospitality lauds prospect of faster planning appeals
UKHospitality has applauded a recommendation to cut planning appeals decisions by five months. The Government has today published the findings of an independent review into planning appeal inquiries, which recommends cutting the length of appeal decisions from 47 to 26 weeks. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “This is positive news for hospitality and a … [Read more...]
Simpsons’ edible fish & chip bouquet is back for Valentine’s Day 2019
Roses are red, Violets are blue, If your Valentine likes food, This bouquet is for you Award-Winning Simpsons Fish and Chips in Cheltenham is inviting customers to say it with flowers of a different kind by offering lovers the chance to gift a bespoke bouquet made entirely from fish and chips. Created specifically for Valentine’s Day, the hugely popular fish and chip … [Read more...]
The Prince of Wales earlier today enjoyed Liverpool hospitality first hand
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales made an official visit earlier today to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, in recognition of its new Royal status ahead of the 175th anniversary in 2021. Royal status was granted by Her Majesty The Queen in April 2018, recognising the importance of the Dock both for its historical and architectural significance, and its place within … [Read more...]