One of Blackpool’s newest hotels has confirmed the appointment of its general manager. Beverley Smith is the manager of the new Hampton by Hilton hotel in Blackpool after it officially opened its doors last month. Boasting a wealth of experience throughout the industry, Beverley most recently worked as general manager at IHG Manchester East and has also worked in senior … [Read more...]
Dundee hotel introduces new marquee event space to attract more conferences to the city
Leading Dundee hotel, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, is preparing to bring further events and conferences to the city, by offering a unique pop-up space to the flourishing quayside. The Apex Marquee, set to be installed this October, will become Dundee’s premier events and conference space, providing a stunning location for large scale business dinners, away days, weddings … [Read more...]
Vegan dining concept when Polly met Fergie to debut at Queensgate
Following the rapid rise of veganism across the UK, Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager, have today announced that a brand new vegan restaurant concept, When Polly Met Fergie, is to open a UK debut site at Queensgate, Peterborough. The 1,500 sq ft café style restaurant, due to open in mid August, will offer delicious plant-based … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons announces second Belfast restaurant location
Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee chain, is soon to serve even more Guests with a new Restaurant opening at Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park. The Connswater location will be the second Tim Hortons Restaurant to open in Northern Ireland, and the first Drive-Thru. The first location, on Fountain Street, opened to great excitement in May, with 300 people queuing … [Read more...]
United front from pub companies on adjudication transparency
The six companies subject to the Pubs Code have today written to Richard Harrington MP, BEIS Minister, agreeing to waive their right to confidentiality in Arbitration decisions made by the Pubs Code Adjudicator. Under the Arbitration Act decisions must remain confidential, unless all parties to a decision agree to publication. The move by pub companies to waive their rights in … [Read more...]