Hilton will remove plastic straws from its 650 managed properties by the end of 2018. Today, Hilton also reveals its new goal to double its social impact investments and cut its global environmental impact in half by 2030, with the help of science-based targets. In Europe, Middle East & Africa alone, the commitment will remove more than five million plastic straws and 20 … [Read more...]
Food Standards Scotland welcomes Public Health England’s sugar reduction progress report
Heather Peace, Head of Public Health Nutrition at Food Standards Scotland, said: “Food Standards Scotland welcomes the publication of this important report from Public Health England on its sugar reduction and wider reformulation programme, in which the food industry was challenged to remove 20% of sugar in selected food categories by 2020. This first report includes … [Read more...]
TRG Concessions becomes lead food and beverage provider at London Southend Airport
TRG Concessions, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in UK travel locations, will take over catering outlets at London Southend Airport in June 2018. Existing outlets at the airport include Arnold Forbes and Lakers brands, which were previously operated directly by the airport. While the Company will operate and develop the existing catering concessions, it will … [Read more...]
Management Team appointed at Dundee’s new Railway Hotel
Sleeperz Hotels, a leading design-led budget hotel group, has appointed two experienced Scottish hospitality professionals to manage its newest property in Dundee. Manny Baber has been appointed general manager of soon-to-open Sleeperz Hotel Dundee and Aimie Beasley joins as sales manager. The new team will oversee 45 staff members at the 120-bed concourse hotel, the … [Read more...]
Pubs to give £70 million boost to the taxman from Royal Wedding
The Chancellor will be saying ‘cheers’ to the Great British pub this week, with pubs estimated to have given a £70 million windfall to the Treasury from successful trading over the royal wedding weekend. With licensing hours for Friday 18th May and Saturday 19th May extended by two hours from 11pm to 1am for the royal wedding, along with the FA Cup final taking place on … [Read more...]