Thirty years ago to the day (7th December 1987), two ancient fortifications gained global recognition in the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Now an announcement from Heritage Minister, John Glen MP sees both those sites - Hadrian’s Wall and the Great Wall of China -sign an exciting new agreement to work together on research, education and tourism growth. Cumbria Tourism is … [Read more...]
New funding announced for Community Fridge Network
The world’s first Community Fridge Network is set to expand thanks to £160,000 of National Lottery funding from Big Lottery Fund, announced today. Communities across the UK will be coming together in 2018 to tackle the issue of food waste by establishing a Community Fridge in the heart of their community, open to everyone and stocked with surplus food from local businesses … [Read more...]
Bristol Hotels have high hopes for 2018
A fifth consecutive year of profit growth for the UK hotel market has left accommodation providers in Bristol cautiously optimistic about enjoying a prosperous 2018. Occupancy rates in the greater Bristol area for 2017 have been 79%, buoyed with people coming to the city to enjoy its many attractions and events, while August saw the best weekend performance from Bristol … [Read more...]
Villa Mama’s launches Bahraini breakfast
Inspired by the relaxed breakfasts of the Middle East, Villa Mama’s will launch their weekend brunch menu this December, available from 8am until 11am every Saturday and Sunday. Chef Founder, Roaya Saleh, has created a morning menu reflecting her Bahraini heritage, travels and culinary traditions from across the Khaleej, Persia and beyond. The menu includes ‘Khubus’, a … [Read more...]
Stonegate appoint new Head of Digital
Stonegate Pub Company have appointed a new Head of Digital as part of the company’s drive towards excellence in online marketing and ecommerce. Mark Hammond brings a decade of digital marketing and program management experience to Stonegate having most recently held the role for four years as Chief Digital Officer at PetsPyjamas, the exclusively online website selling … [Read more...]