After a very successful four year tenure, Anthony Pender, Chairperson of the BII, will shortly be standing down from his position. During the four years of his tenure, Anthony has led the way in making the organisation both financially stable and sustainable and, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, Mike Clist, has successfully restructured both the membership programme and … [Read more...]
The Sandon adds 19 bedrooms to their complex
LFC’s most popular matchday pub adds another string to it’s bow with 19 hotel rooms to be based above the venue. The timeless pub is the heart of the local community, and has been recently refurbished, with Kate Stewart at the helm the venue has been going from strength to strength, Kate had this to say: “We are excited to have received the planning permission for our … [Read more...]
Plans approved for new Olympic Park restaurant pavilion
The London Legacy Development Corporation Planning Decisions Committee resolved to approve plans for a new 10,000 sq ft pavilion at International Quarter London (IQL). The statement building will include two restaurants, a café, and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) Visitor Centre, complemented by outdoor space. There will also be an accessible roof terrace with far … [Read more...]
10 years of London restaurant festival
The London Restaurant Festival (LRF) returns for its 10th year this October. With a star-studded line-up of some of the world’s top chefs jetting into London to celebrate, as ever LRF will take place in restaurants, welcoming over 50,000 people into over 400 restaurants across the capital. This year’s festivities will centre around the international nature of London’s … [Read more...]
UKHospitality welcomes protection for music venues
UKHospitality has welcomed the inclusion of the Agent of Change principle in the Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework, after years of campaigning for such a move. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “UKHospitality, along with its predecessors the ALMR and BHA have consistently pushed for the adoption of the principal at a UK-level, so it is … [Read more...]