Ian Neill: social media boosts restaurant growth
Casual dining brands are seeing customer demand from parts of the country where companies would never previously considered opening sites, all thanks to social media.
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Locanda Locatelli to re-open after gas explosion
Locanda Locatelli is to re-open its doors on 14 March, following a renovation to repair the damage caused by a gas explosion.
Shoryu Ramen Restaurant Group to launch fourth London site
The London-based Shoryu Ramen Restaurant Group is to launch its fourth location, in the Broadgate Circle Development near Liverpool Street, in April.
TUCO invites applications for China study trip
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) is inviting applications from its members to take part in a study trip to China.
Atlas Hotels launched from merger of Somerston and Morethan groups
A new company called Atlas Hotels has been formed following the merger of Somerston Hotels and Morethan Hotels.
Restaurant directors hear what’s on the menu for 2015
Restaurateurs at a Directors’ Club lunch organised by Jeffreys Henry have heard that after many tough years in the marketplace, the future is looking brighter.
Levy Restaurants announces £15m overhaul of ExCel food offer
Levy Restaurants – part of Compass Group – has announced a new 10-year hospitality and catering deal worth £15m with exhibition hall ExCel London.
The Restaurant Group reports 7% increase in group operating profit
The Restaurant Group – the operator of the Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito brands – has reported a 7% increase in group operating profit to £80.5m during its last financial year.
Hotel to open in Stanbrook Abbey
Stanbrook Abbey - formerly a home for Benedictine nuns in Worcestershire - is to reopen as a 52-bedroom hotel on Sunday.
Foxhills Health Spa wins Residential Spa of the Year
Foxhills Health Spa at Foxhills hotel in Ottershaw, Surrey, has been awarded UK Residential Spa of the Year at Professional Beauty’s World Spa and Wellness Awards 2015.
Hospitality jobs campaign heads to Nottingham
The next Big Hospitality Conversation – a British Hospitality Association (BHA) campaign to help young people find jobs in the hospitality industry – will be held at East Midland Conference Centre in Nottingham.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester sold to MCAP Global Finance
The 140-bedroom DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by investment group MCAP Global Finance from Sanguine Hospitality and funds managed by Downing.
M by Montcalm Shoreditch to open this spring
M by Montcalm, the new 269-bedroom property by Montcalm Luxury Hotels London, is set to open in Shoreditch this spring.
Georgian House hotel develops more Harry Potter rooms
The owner of the 60-bedroom Georgian House hotel in London, creator of the so-called Wizard Chambers, has spent £35,000 on developing two more themed bedrooms.
Extra 15 million visits for pubs over Christmas
UK pubs, bars and clubs saw an extra 15 million visits over Christmas compared with the previous year, in a further sign that consumer confidence is returning.
Stone Manor hotel in Kidderminster sold
The four AA-star Stone Manor hotel near Kidderminster has been sold to Solihull hoteliers Helena and Andy Hogarth.
Wilson Vale starts 2015 with new business worth £1m
Boutique caterer Wilson Vale has picked up £1m of new business since the start of 2015, the company has announced.
Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs set to open second Manchester hotel
Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs are to open a second hotel in Manchester, in the former Stock Exchange building.
Global supply of serviced apartments close to 750,000
The worldwide supply of service apartments has increased by 80.1% over the past seven years, according to the Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report 2015-2016.
Chester Boyd announces MD appointment
Chester Boyd has announced the promotion of Sarah Pittaway to managing director, 13 months after she joined the high-end event caterer.
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