news in brief
elliott quits greenway after 15 years
Tony Elliott leaves his Gloucestershire hotel and stands down as chairman of Pride of Britain
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disney prince joins four seasons
Saudi prince who rescued Euro Disney pays C$165m (£78m) for a 25% stake in the Canadian Four Seasons group
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forte expects immediate benefits for meridien
Méridien can expect financial benefits from becoming part of the UK hospitality group, says Forte
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big macs make debut on motorways
McDonald's outlets hit the motorway network in Hampshire and South Yorkshire
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strathclyde DSO offers brands in schools
Catering Direct introduces five brands into schools to create a livelier atmosphere for meals
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BET threatens action on press
BET Catering Services is preparing legal action over press coverage of a dispute with school meals staff in Stockport
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Calls for agreement in valuation debate
A London conference on hotel valuation adresses the urgent need for a single valuation method
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