UKHospitality has greeted the launch of a new inquiry into the impact of business rates. The Treasury Committee has launched an inquiry scrutinising how Business Rates policy has changed, including business rates retention, alternatives to property-based taxes, such as the proposed digital services tax, and how changes to rates could impact businesses. UKHospitality Chief … [Read more...]
An open letter to all parents…
Occasionally we are all truly inspired, yesterday we were fortunate to discover the letter below from Dr. Hilary Cooke FIH. We were even more fortunate when Hilary allowed us to publish it, enjoy... This is an open letter to all parents - and grandparents, aunts and uncles...and teachers. Yes, definitely teachers too. You see, NOW IS THE TIME TO actively encourage your … [Read more...]
Why we invest in the Master Innholders organisation and their fantastic annual UK conference
Master Innholders is a unique hospitality organisation recognised as an industry leader and champion of the UK hotel sector, providing thought leadership, sharing best practices, and establishing and promoting accredited industry qualifications. Of course, they do so much more to inspire the next generation of hotel leaders, including the highly regarded annual Hotel … [Read more...]
New restaurant offering at Sudbury House Hotel
Sudbury House Hotel has today announced it has updated its two restaurant offerings under the guidance of MasterChef Finalist Nick Bennett. Magnolia, which serves modern British food with classical roots, has launched a new menu based on fresh ingredients with a strong focus on traceability and provenance. The informal restaurant with potential to seat 100 guests includes … [Read more...]
New pub acquisition: Exciting vision for health & wellbeing in Lake District community
The owners of the award-winning Askham Hall have purchased a 17th century village pub as part of an innovative vision to create a new health and wellbeing hub in the Lake District. Work is now underway to refurbish the newly-acquired Queen’s Head in Askham, as part of an ambitious plan for 2019. It’s also on the doorstep of a newly-established ‘Health Barn’ in an 18th … [Read more...]