Janet Harmer
Observer of the hospitality industry for 33 years. Always on the look out for genuine hotel and restaurant experiences.
Billionaire Reuben brothers acquire hotel development at Admiralty Arch
The billionaire Reuben brothers have taken over the delayed hotel development at London's iconic Admiralty Arch building.
Best Western launches new 'boutique lifestyle' hotel brand
Best Western’s newest hotel brand Sadie will welcome its first guests on Friday 1 July in Luton.
Manorview Group acquires the Bothwell Bridge hotel
Shoryu Ramen to open first UK franchise restaurant
Ufford Park hotel in Suffolk sold to Lion Quay Resorts
The 90-bedroom Ufford Park Hotel Golf & Spa in Woodbridge, Suffolk, has been sold to Lion[...]
Rail strikes 'wipe out 40%' of late-night hospitality trade
The late-night hospitality industry is suffering up to a 40% loss in trade as a result[...]
Hospitality salaries on the rise as staff shortages threaten growth
Nearly one fifth of hospitality employers have boosted wages in attempt to combat the staffing crisis.
Record staff shortages causing hospitality 'to lose £21b in trade'
Nearly half of hospitality operators are cutting trading hours or capacity in order to cope with[...]
Welsh government launches consultation on mandatory calorie labelling in restaurants
The Welsh government is proposing to introduce mandatory calorie labelling in restaurants, cafes and pubs."
Shopshire's the Baron at Bucknell is up for sale
A recently refurbished country inn with eight bedrooms has gone on the market with a price tag of £1.8m.
The Pinewood on Wilmslow sold to AG Hotels
The 89-bedroom Pinewood on Wilmslow hotel has been sold off a guide price of £5.5m to AG Hotels.
Ukrainian chef Yurii Kovryzhenko fights with culinary diplomacy
Yurii Kovryzhenko is using culinary diplomacy to help the war effort in Ukraine. He talks about[...]
Plans to replace Bristol's Cargo shipping containers with landmark building
The Cargo shipping container development in Bristol’s Wapping Wharf is to be removed as part of[...]
Singing robot waiter supports catering team at Elior site
A singing robot is being used to support staff at a retirement village restaurant run by[...]
Crerar Hotels boss appointed chairman of UKHospitality Scotland
Chris Wayne-Wills, chief executive of Crerar Hotels, has been appointed as chairman of trade body UKHospitality[...]
Canteen Collective launches £400,000 investment round
London-based sustainable café chain Canteen Collective has launched a £400,000 crowdfunding campaign to fund its expansion plans."
Bournemouth gets a new luxury hotel with the Nici
The first hotel in a new luxury brand has opened in Bournemouth. Its founder Nicolas Roach explains how he hopes the glamorous Nici will introduce new energy into the town’s hotel scene
Signet Collection acquires Barnsdale Lodge hotel with £3.8m loan
Barnsdale Lodge hotel in Oakham, Rutland is to undergo a refurbishment and expansion following its acquisition by the Signet Collection.
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