Articles by Date : February 01 2006 - February 28 2006

New trustees join Hospitality Action
Industry charity Hospitality Action (HA) has appointed a trio of new trustees. more
(28 February 2006 18:15)

Spread of bird flu playing havoc with poultry market
The spread of bird flu across Europe is playing havoc with the poultry market, according to suppliers. more
(28 February 2006 14:03)

Purnell supports single licensing renewal date
Licensing minister James Purnell has given his support to a single licensing renewal date for premises licences. more
(28 February 2006 12:51)

Cheffing's high profile a double edged sword for industry
Cheffing’s high profile on television is a double edged sword when it comes to attracting staff, according to senior chefs. more
(28 February 2006 12:40)

Ultimate pins recovery hopes on refurbishment and expansion
Northern bar and nightclub operator Ultimate Leisure is pinning its hopes for recovery on refurbishment and expansion of its existing estate. more
(28 February 2006 12:33)

Toughest year in a decade for contract caterers
Contract caterers have faced their most challenging year in a decade, according to the British Hospitality Association’s annual survey on the.... more
(28 February 2006 12:11)

La Tasca to open first Sam & Maxie’s restaurant in Hertfordshire
La Tasca has announced its first Sam & Maxie’s restaurant will launch this April at Stevenage Leisure Park in Hertfordshire. more
(28 February 2006 11:28)

Fuller's announces closure of Gales brewery
London brewer and pub operator Fuller's is to close Hampshire's Gales brewery, following a strategic review. more
(27 February 2006 18:52)

Folio adds 19 more hotels to its collection
Fast-expanding hotel operator Folio Hotels has added 19 new sites to its portfolio, taking its collection to 27 properties. more
(27 February 2006 18:44)

David Moore attacks Revenue’s attitude towards industry
London restaurateur David Moore has condemned HM Revenue and Custom’s (HMRC) hardline attack on restaurant troncs which it now admits was based on a.... more
(27 February 2006 18:22)

Operation Gourmet blunder leaves a bad taste, says David Moore
The Revenue’s shock revelation that its Operation Gourmet crackdown on restaurant troncs was based on a flawed policy brings scant comfort to its.... more
(27 February 2006 18:14)

New boss for Claridge's
London's Claridge's hotel has appointed Sylvain Ercoli as its new general manager. more
(27 February 2006 13:34)

e-commerce sales grow strongly at Domino's
Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland saw internet sales increase by more than two-thirds in 2005 to more than 10% of total sales. more
(27 February 2006 11:34)

What the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Laurel to sell Santa Fe and Forno Vivo chains; Former Corus boss.... more
(27 February 2006 11:11)

New French stars from Michelin
Michelin released its Red Guide to France this week, announcing one new three-star award, six new two-star restaurants and 50 new one-star eateries. more
(24 February 2006 18:44)

Conran speaks on Revenue’s U-turn on tronc payments
Conran Restaurants has confirmed that HM Revenue and Customs backed down from a legal battle with the group over demands for national insurance.... more
(24 February 2006 18:33)

Bank banking on restaurant expansion and acquisitions
Bank Restaurant Group is pinning its future hopes on growth through expansion and trade acquisitions. more
(24 February 2006 18:20)

Hotelympia competition results: Thursday 23 February
Medallists from Le Salon Culinaire International De Londres 2006. more
(24 February 2006 18:00)

Little Chef sells 65 sites
Little Chef has sold 65 sites to an Israeli property investor in a £60.3m sale-and-leaseback deal. more
(24 February 2006 17:07)

Choice director Stuart Leven to join Thistle Hotels
Stuart Leven will quit his role as sales and marketing director of Choice Hotels Europe on 30 April to join Thistle Hotels. more
(24 February 2006 11:46)

Initial Catering blames bad publicity for drop in turnover
Initial Catering has blamed last year’s fall in turnover on the bad publicity surrounding the school meals sector. more
(24 February 2006 10:40)

Mayfair chef found guilty of sexual harrassment
A London waitress has this week been awarded £124,000 after suffering consistent sexual harassment from a well-known Italian chef. more
(24 February 2006 10:17)

Worldwide briefing
Essential news from around the world, including: Cornerstone laid at Prague Crowne Plaza; Macau grows thanks to casinos; Mandarin Oriental opens in.... more
(24 February 2006 10:17)

Caterers need to learn more about energy efficiency
Catering professionals lack crucial knowledge when it comes to purchasing catering and refrigeration equipment, according to an exclusive online.... more
(24 February 2006 10:16)

Travelodge seeks new business in car parks
Travelodge has been criticised for unethical advertising after leafleting customers' cars parked at rival hotels. more
(24 February 2006 10:16)

Designers let loose on Savoy hotel uniforms
A reality TV programme has decided the fate of the Savoy hotel’s staff uniform, taking it from candy-stripe kitsch to designer cool. more
(23 February 2006 17:50)

Hotelympia competition results: Wednesday 22 February
Medallists from Le Salon Culinaire International De Londres 2006 more
(23 February 2006 17:13)

Mandarin enjoys strong 2005
Hotel owner and operator Mandarin Oriental has predicted a strong 2006, after turnover and profit both climbed significantly last year. more
(23 February 2006 15:35)

Hilton shareholders to get £4.2b payout following aquisition
Hilton Group shareholders are to receive a massive £4.2b payout following the completion of Hilton Corporation’s acquisition of the business expected.... more
(23 February 2006 14:45)

Jessen set to open Chelsea brasserie
London restaurateur Sorren Jessen is launching a new eaterie on Chelsea's Draycott Avenue, just a stone's throw from celebrity hang-out Daphne's. more
(23 February 2006 14:07)

Another chief executive for Compass UK and Ireland
Compass Group has appointed the fourth boss of its UK and Ireland division in six months. more
(23 February 2006 14:07)

Do you have the UK's most comfortable hotel bed?
Caterer's hotel reporter Emily Manson accosted a few guests at Hotelympia to discover what's most important to help you slumber more
(23 February 2006 14:06)

Smoking ban: What the workers think
Caterer sent roving reporter Jen Crothers to ask bar workers in Sutton, Surrey, how they feel about the smoking ban. more
(23 February 2006 12:17)

Property value dip looks likely to be short-term
Fears of dramatic swings in the property market following the implementation of the smoking ban are unfounded, experts said this week. more
(23 February 2006 12:17)

Smoking: Policing the ban
Last week's smoking vote pinpointed summer 2007 as the target date for enforcing the ban. Significantly, fines for businesses breaching the new laws.... more
(23 February 2006 12:17)

Timeline: Caterer's stub out smoking campaign
Seventeen months ago Caterer and Hotelkeeper launched its campaign to Stub Out Smoking in all workplaces. more
(23 February 2006 12:16)

Hospitality to claim back millions after Revenue's U-turn
Restaurants and hotels will be able to reclaim millions of pounds back from the tax man after HM Revenue and Customs made an embarrassing U-turn on.... more
(23 February 2006 11:53)

Mulcahy quits Compass to join Sodexho
David Mulcahy, food service and craft development manager at Compass, will join rival caterer Sodexho in May. more
(23 February 2006 11:53)

Three past finalists make it to Roux Scholarship finals
Three past national finalists have made it through to the regional finals for the 2006 Roux Scholarship. more
(23 February 2006 11:52)

De Vere reveals new identity
De Vere Group, the luxury hotel and leisure chain, has unveiled a new brand identity devised by Corporate Edge. more
(23 February 2006 10:55)

Hotelympia competition results: Tuesday 21 February
Medallists from Le Salon Culinaire International De Londres 2006 more
(23 February 2006 09:58)

New owner plans major revamp of hotel in Keynsham
The new owner of the Grange hotel in Keynsham is planning a major overhaul of the property, which lies between Bristol and Bath. more
(23 February 2006 09:09)

Isle of Wight hotel changes hands after 33 years
The Riviera hotel on the Isle of Wight has changed hands for the first time in 33 years. more
(23 February 2006 09:08)

First-time buyer for Indian bar-restaurant in Leicester
Leicester-based Kieran Virk has bought the city’s Cinnamon Red and Mezbaan Indian bar-restaurant in a first-time purchase. more
(23 February 2006 09:07)

Birmingham’s Graduate to reopen as African restaurant
West Midlands restaurateur Mohammed Yaqubali has snapped up Birmingham’s Graduate pub, which he is leasing to a friend who will convert the property.... more
(23 February 2006 09:06)

Local operator buys historic Yorkshire hotel
A former Scarborough hotelier has bought the Fox and Coney hotel in the village of South Cave in the East Riding of Yorkshire. more
(23 February 2006 09:05)

East Devon villager buys his local pub
Paul Greengrass, who was born and bred in Newton Poppleford in East Devon, has bought his local pub, the Exeter Inn. more
(23 February 2006 09:04)

New owner for Fife hotel
The Belvedere hotel in the Fife village of West Wemyss, near Kirkcaldy, has changed hands. more
(23 February 2006 09:03)

Poole hotel for sale for first time in 25 years
The Marric hotel in Poole, Dorset, has been put on the market for the first time in a quarter of a century. more
(23 February 2006 09:02)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 19 February, 2006
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 10.9% in the week ending 19 February, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(23 February 2006 09:01)