A Cumbrian hotel group has been invoking the spirit of Christmas by bringing elderly members of its local community together to indulge in a seasonal afternoon tea, carol singing and festive celebrations. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa played host to over 200 people so they could participate in a special ‘Spirit of Christmas’ afternoon tea event on the shores of … [Read more...]
SSP opens first Starbucks store at Athens International Airport
SSP Group PLC, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened its first Starbucks store in Greece. The new store will also be the first location for Starbucks at Athens International Airport, creating a total of 29 stores across the country, since opening the first store in 2002. The store opened on 19th December 2017 in the landside … [Read more...]
Tapas Revolution’s new Lounge & Sangria Bar on Blackett Street
Tapas Revolution’s highly anticipated Lounge & Sangria Bar has opened this December - inspired by the lively, dynamic bars in Spain; it is set to become Newcastle’s latest drinking destination. The new bar takes inspiration from Chef Omar Allibhoy’s hometown Madrid, a city that has more bars per capita than any other city in Europe. Omar has worked with local … [Read more...]
Grand Hyatt Taipei Names Jan-Hendrik Meidinger New GM
Grand Hyatt Taipei has tapped veteran hotelier, Jan-Hendrik Meidinger, as its new general manager. In his new role, Meidinger will lead one of the region’s most iconic luxury properties and its 1,000 hotel Ambassadors. Meidinger relocates to the Taiwanese capital with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The 47-year-old was previously the resident … [Read more...]
Dorset couple all set to open idyllic rural escape in January 2018
In January 2018, Jez and Niki Barfoot, the husband and wife team who founded the award-winning and popular Tickled Pig Restaurant in Wimborne are all set to open Abbots Court, an idyllic rural escape in the form of a large Victorian farmhouse with 5 acres of rambling grounds, ideally located between Bournemouth and Dorchester on the outskirts of Winterbourne Kingston. Jez … [Read more...]