Hilton has committed a total of $50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its Sub-Saharan African portfolio. These funds are intended to support the conversion of around 100 hotels (roughly 20,000 rooms) in multiple African markets into Hilton branded properties, namely into its flagship Hilton … [Read more...]
ASK Italian launches UK’s first Purple Basil Pesto into its restaurants
Nationwide restaurant chain ASK Italian has launched their Autumn menu across all sites this week, which includes an eye-catching new food trend. As the first UK restaurant chain to offer Purple Basil Pesto, ASK Italian has brought two new additions to their menu adorned with the autumnal colour; Garlic Bread Speciale with Purple Basil Pesto and Purple Basil Pesto Genovese … [Read more...]
Dream team opens first ‘6 star’ hotel in Amsterdam
One of Holland’s most awarded hoteliers, Eric Toren is opening a new luxury boutique hotel in Amsterdam that offers luxury design and services which are unprecedented in The Netherlands. Hotel TwentySeven, in the heart of Amsterdam at Dam Square, opposite the Royal Palace, will open end of October this year. Toren’s crème de la crème team consists of two star Michelin Master … [Read more...]
New Cuts on the Block: Bar + Block Steakhouse Brings the Beef to Bath
With quality cuts at its core, a contemporary menu, and a cocktail list to quench any thirst, Bar + Block Steakhouse is firing up the steak scene in the city of Bath. Housed next door to the Premier Inn on James Street, the latest addition to the Bar + Block family is the perfect place to enjoy a moment of respite away from the hustle and bustle; start the evening in town … [Read more...]
Experienced multi-operators make significant investment to create community hub
The Empress Hotel, Harrogate is undergoing a significant £130,000 renovation, jointly funded by Ei Publican Partnerships and experienced local multiple operators Simon and Sharon Colgan, to create a quality traditional pub with ‘a little something for everyone in the local community’. The considerable investment will add a bar and increase the capacity of the upstairs … [Read more...]