Black Sheep, an artisanal coffee shop company with a strong focus on ethical trading, has signed up to open a 1,600 sq ft café at Quintain’s £3bn Wembley Park transformation, one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects. With speciality-grade coffee, craft beers, high-quality food throughout the day and an array of cocktails, the specialist brand fits well with the … [Read more...]
Matt Whiley’s Scout Bar to re-locate to Hackney
The award-winning cocktail bar Scout, by internationally renowned bartender and consultant Matt Whiley (aka Talented Mr Fox), will be relocating from its Great Eastern Street location in Shoreditch this September and re-opening at a new site in Hackney. The ground floor bar will replicate Scout, whilst the basement will see the launch of a second venue Gold Tooth, which will be … [Read more...]
Wyboston Lakes Resort bolsters Sales Team with new appointment
Wyboston Lakes Resort has strengthened its sales force with the appointment of Samantha Martin as Business Development Manager. In her new position, Samantha is tasked with developing and strengthening relationships with agents to raise awareness of the venue and further increase event bookings. Samantha arrives at Wyboston Lakes Resort with over 14 years of experience … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola to buy Costa Coffee for £3.9bn
Shares in Whitbread have soared today on the news that an agreement has been reached with Coca Cola to buy Costa Coffee for £3.9 billion. Whitbread shares are trading as we publish today at £4,659.00 up 16%. Whitbread who also own Premier Inn, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and other hospitality and catering businesses had been planning to separate Costa from the business. Plans … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo Manchester – Victoria Station reveals leadership team
Hotel Indigo has unveiled the executive leadership team behind its latest residence, Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station, which is set to open this October. James McDevitt has been appointed as General Manager of the hotel, bringing with him 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. James has previously held leadership positions with InterContinental Hotels … [Read more...]