Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the stunning Macdonald Aviemore Resort hosted its biggest ever event this summer, welcoming more than 750 delegates from China for a four-day immersive experience on all things Scotland. Scotch Whisky producer Chivas Brothers invited employees from sister affiliate company Pernod Ricard China to the Highlands to try some of … [Read more...]
Ellis and Liam Barrie to open Liverpool restaurant
Ellis and Liam Barrie, the owners of The Marram Grass restaurant on Anglesey, have announced plans to open a restaurant in Liverpool. The brothers, who transformed a former chicken shed on their parents' caravan park in Newborough, Anglesey into an award-winning restaurant in 2011, will return to the city they grew up in to launch the restaurant at Albert Dock next … [Read more...]
First Playground Planner appointed at Gleneagles
Gleneagles has appointed its first dedicated Playground Planner to help younger guests and their families make the most of the glorious 850-acre Perthshire estate this October half term holiday (6th-28th October). Sara McEwan, 45, from Bridge of Allan, has taken on the exciting new position following over three years’ international experience, including her former role as … [Read more...]
Industry leading training facility, The Academy launched
A brand-new training facility, The Academy was launched this week following a significant investment by independent pub company Punch and supported by industry brand owners. Based in their support centre in Burton Upon Trent, the industry leading training and development centre features a food development kitchen, The Academy Kitchen and a fully kitted bar and training cellar, … [Read more...]
Meadowhall increase summer footfall and foodservice through experiential visitor marketing
Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield with more than fifty locations for visitors to eat and drink has reported a sales increase this summer across their foodservice portfolio led by a combination of experiential activities. Foodservice sales increased by 6.7% in August as visitors made a day of their trip to Meadowhall, shopping, dining and enjoying the experiential … [Read more...]