Consumer spending grew 1.8 per cent year-on-year in December, the lowest rate of growth seen since March 2016. With inflation at 2.3 per cent, this equated to a contraction in real terms. Data from Barclaycard, which sees nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, shows that essential spending growth dipped to just 0.6 per cent – the lowest figure … [Read more...]
Planning Approval for £30m Holiday Resort Boosts Tourism in Cornwall
Tourism in Cornwall has received the best possible start to 2019 with granting of full planning approval for the re-development of Waterside Cornwall, an established country club and holiday park near Bodmin. Situated close to the A30 west of Lanivet, the project will include 118 new eco-lodges, a 25m swimming pool, a children’s play pool, a gym, fitness studios, an indoor … [Read more...]
Winners of my million pound menu to launch pop-up
From Sunday 13th January, street food stalwarts BBQ Dreamz will be bringing their Filipino cooking to MEATLiquor Kings Cross with a six-week residency. Fresh from their success on BBC’s series My Million Pound Menu, which saw them partner with hospitality entrepreneur and Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh, founders Lee Johnson and Sinead Campbell will be launching a Sunday … [Read more...]
CH&CO announce new £10 million catering and hospitality partnership
Harrogate Convention Centre has entered a partnership with CH&CO through a new catering and hospitality contract for the diverse conference, exhibition, event and entertainment venue. The new deal, which is worth £10 million in turnover over the duration of the contract, strengthens CH&CO’s foothold in the conference and exhibition venue market. CH&CO is … [Read more...]
The Spread Eagle will mark their first birthday as London’s first 100% vegan pub
On 22nd January, The Spread Eagle will mark their first birthday as London’s first 100% vegan pub. Founders Luke McLoughlin, Sherri-lee Estabrook and Meriel Armitage have had a huge first year, pouring over 60,000 vegan pints, with Meriel’s Club Mexicana serving 50,000 vegan tacos. To celebrate, the team are throwing a Veganza bash, with a new veganuary menu and margaritas on … [Read more...]