Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts has become the latest organisation to announce plans to remove plastic drinking straws from its UK portfolio of more than 70 hotels. The leading third-party management company is rolling out the new policy to all of its operational UK properties, meaning all plastic drinking straws will be removed and replaced with a biodegradable … [Read more...]
Pret’s CEO asks should Pret introduce a plastic bottle deposit scheme?
I believe Pret owes it to itself and its customers to take a leading position on the plastics problem. Like many other companies, we have lots to do to improve the reduction and recycling of our packaging. So far our teams and customers have been hugely supportive of new initiatives – doubling the discount for bringing a reusable coffee cup to 50p has had a big impact. … [Read more...]
WAKA restaurant moves to White City Place
Nikkei fusion restaurant WAKA has signed with developers and landowners Stanhope, Mitsui Fudosan and AIMCo to open in the WestWorks building in White City Place, west London. WAKA, London’s first “grab-and-go” Nikkei restaurant, the vibrant fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, will open its second restaurant in White City Place, following the success of their first in … [Read more...]
Craft Union Pub Company celebrates 200th opening and Greater London expansion
Craft Union Pub Company, part of Ei Managed Operations, and one of the Group’s directly managed house businesses, is accelerating its nationwide expansion and celebrating a significant milestone with the opening of its 200th pub. Craft Union’s philosophy is about developing quality pubs in the heart of local communities. The offer is straightforward; drinks-led with quality … [Read more...]
Focus on the future for new Golden Jubilee General Manager
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel is pleased to announce that Zico Iqbal has recently joined their senior team as General Manager. The Glasgow based professional brings a wealth of experience from senior management roles with Malmaison, Village hotels and Diageo, as well as other hospitality venues. As well as running the day to day operations, Zico will be part of the … [Read more...]