This summer, Hospitality Action (HA) is calling on chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers across the country to come together and raise funds in support of people who work or have worked in hospitality and find themselves in crisis. The industry charity aims to unite the UK’s hospitality community on Social Sunday - and help transform the lives of those working in the … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to Environment Secretary’s announcement of a planned deposit return scheme
Responding to the Environment Secretary’s announcement of a planned bottle and can deposit return scheme, Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, today commented: “The BBPA’s role as an industry leader in running packaging compliance schemes for many years puts us in a unique position working with DEFRA to discuss deposit schemes. We will … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo opens in historic Durham
Hotel Indigo Durham, an IHG hotel, has opened in the centre of Durham, promising guests a stay which is truly immersed in the culture and heritage of this historic city. Famous for its eponymous university, Durham is laden with historic pubs, listed buildings, cosy cafes and spellbinding churches, surrounded by rolling countryside and quiet villages. Durham may be quaint, … [Read more...]
Cumbria Tourism welcomes Easter with a 3.4% boost to Cumbrian Visitor Attractions
Following this week’s visit by HRH Prince of Wales to officially mark the National Park’s World Heritage inscription, and on the cusp of the busy Easter season, Cumbria Tourism has just released visitor figures that give even more reason for celebration. Each year as the county’s official Destination Management Organisation, Cumbria Tourism runs a visitor volume survey … [Read more...]
The Red Lion, High Lane, roars following refurbishment
The Red Lion in High Lane has reopened following an investment by Robinsons Brewery, which aims to put drinkers and diners at the heart of the pub. Renowned for its Sunday lunch and seasonal food menu, the Red Lion was closed for just over a month whilst Robinsons carried out a stylish refurbishment which brings modern design flair to the suburbs. The result is a cosy yet … [Read more...]