The North East’s leading hotel and hospitality group has formally pledged its support for the armed forces community. Durham-based Ramside Estates, which owns hotels and bars across the region, made a formal commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant at a special ceremony on Wednesday 10 October. And they were joined at the event by senior officers and serving personnel from … [Read more...]
Hospitality the future of the high street
The hospitality sector can be the future of the UK high street with the correct support from Government, according to UKHospitality. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls has highlighted the vibrancy and value of the hospitality sector, and underlined its ability to achieve even greater levels of growth and investment with the right support from the Government, in … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns announces its half-year trading update
The Chairman and Directors of Oakman Inns are delighted to announce an excellent performance over the first half of the 2018/19 Financial Year, which has exceeded internal forecasts for the year-to-date. Headline figures for Oakman’s Like-for-Like sales for the 26 weeks ending Sunday 30th September show: Total sales of £18.6m Total growth of 37.4% Like for Like … [Read more...]
BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds tells Select Committee that high taxes threaten pubs
British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds yesterday appeared before the Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee session to give evidence on High Streets and Town Centres in 2030. Speaking on the challenges the hospitality sector faces on the high street, she noted how Brexit was creating uncertainty for businesses … [Read more...]
Quaglino’s appoints new Executive Head Chef
Legendary Mayfair restaurant Quaglino’s is delighted to announce it has appointed Nuno Goncalves to the role of Executive Head Chef. Nuno brings with him over 10 years experience working in prestigious restaurants includingMichelin starred The Waterside Inn and Galvin at Windows and working directly with renownedchefs Chris and Jeff Galvin, Albert Roux and Gary Rhodes. … [Read more...]