Two Stonegate pubs in the Northwest have opened, after two transformations with a combined investment of £500,000 generated sixteen new jobs. Music Hall Taps replaced its predecessor Missoula in Chester, and the Addison Arms returned to its 1980’s roots to take the place of Yates’ at the heart of the town. The two-storey Music Hall Taps got the latest in pub trends with … [Read more...]
The last straw for Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in the heart of Edinburgh is removing plastic straws from all areas of the hotel, including its bar and brasserie, One Square, and will offer guests a biodegradable alternative going forward. The move is an example of the five star hotel’s commitment to reducing waste, energy use and CO2, and comes as part of Marriott International’s … [Read more...]
Research reveals the misconceptions turning young Brits away from Hospitality careers
New research has revealed that less than a quarter of young Brits would consider a career in hospitality, with almost one in three (26%) admitting they didn’t see it as an industry to work in after obtaining a degree. The survey of 1,000 Brits aged 16 to 21, conducted by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), found that young people were unaware of the full range of roles … [Read more...]
Scottish hotel sector bucks trend to deliver strong performance
Against a backdrop of Brexit uncertainty that has subdued performance in a number of commercial sectors, tourism and hotels have defied conditions to deliver significant growth in Scotland. GVA’s inaugural Hotels Economic and Property Market Review has highlighted strong hotel market performance across the UK in 2017. In Scotland, this has been buoyed primarily by inbound … [Read more...]
Olive announces trio of ITV contract wins
Leading independent workplace caterer, Olive Catering Services has been awarded a trio of new contracts by commercial TV network, ITV. The new agreements will see Olive open staff restaurants at Trafford Wharf Road, home to Coronation Street; Orange Tower at Manchester’s MediaCity; and Leeds Television Centre. With turnover in excess of £6m over the contract tenure and … [Read more...]