Articles by Date : April 01 2007 - April 30 2007

Pubs in England to take a £109m hit in revenues post smoking ban
England’s pubs are set to miss out on £109m of potential revenue during the next three years after the start of the country’s smoking ban, according.... more
(30 April 2007 16:31)

Catering and hotel businesses still ignorant of details of England smoking ban
Despite the start of the smoking ban in Northern Ireland many hospitality businesses remain uncertain of the details of England’s smoke free.... more
(30 April 2007 15:50)

Golden Tulip UK signs £40m deal on three new build hotels
Golden Tulip UK has signed a £40m development deal for three new hotels near London’s Gatwick airport and in York and Doncaster. more
(30 April 2007 15:20)

Cookery school and catering firm set up new scholarship
The Tante Marie School of Cookery has teamed up with catering and event company Absolute Taste to launch a scholarship for aspiring chefs. more
(30 April 2007 15:18)

Chain hotels enjoy a robust first quarter
Chain hotels in the UK have seen robust first-quarter sales growth in 2007 although the provinces lagged behind the capital. more
(30 April 2007 14:50)

Travelodge raises £128m through sale and leaseback deal
Budget hotel group, Travelodge, has raised £128m through the sale and leaseback of 17 of its UK hotels. more
(30 April 2007 11:21)

InterContinental to offer franchising and other international news
Essential news from around the world, including: Delaware North appoints corporate executive chef; Starwood to enter Tibet; Hilton to expand in the.... more
(30 April 2007 10:24)

Travelodge raises £128m through sale and leaseback - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Chance for private investors in UK’s first REIT; Punch to join.... more
(30 April 2007 10:07)

Scottish political parties are not taking tourism seriously
The BHA in Scotland has accused all of the political parties competing in this week's Scottish election of not taking the tourism industry seriously. more
(30 April 2007 08:30)

InterContinental is largest hotel group in the world
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) remains the largest hotel group in the world by number of rooms for the fourth consecutive year, according to a.... more
(27 April 2007 17:36)

Von Essen hotels completes latest hotel acquisition
Luxury hotel group, Von Essen, has just completed a deal for its latest acquisition, Hunstrete House near Bath, Caterer can exclusively reveal today. more
(27 April 2007 17:08)

Out of Town Restaurant Group collapses into administration
Restaurant operator Out of Town Restaurant Group (OTRG) has collapsed into administration, Caterer can reveal. more
(27 April 2007 17:00)

Loch Fyne buys new site in West Sussex
Loch Fyne Restaurants has bought a new site in Midhurst for an undisclosed sum thought to be in the region of the £130,000 asking price. more
(27 April 2007 14:14)

Enter the Caterer draw for a selection of stylish outdoor kit
With the 1 July smoking ban drawing ever closer, now is the time to plan how you're going to provide comfortable outdoor seating areas for smokers..... more
(27 April 2007 12:29)

BBQ booty from Heinz
Heinz has teamed up with Ben Bartlett, catering development manager of Marstons Pub Company and member of the Best of Britain BBQ team, to give Buy.... more
(27 April 2007 12:26)

Balsamic treats from Prep
Balsamic vinegar is considered the finest of all vinegars and an essential ingredient in classic Italian dishes. The Chalice range, sourced from the.... more
(27 April 2007 12:22)

Discounts on Lincat Silverlink 600 cooking equipment
Lincat has announced its “Electric Offer” price promotion to help caterers prepare for the summer season and for pubs that might be thinking of.... more
(27 April 2007 12:18)

Saucy Table-Top kit from Heinz
In a bid to improve the front-of-house presentation of condiments, Heinz has created a “Table Top community” that enjoys extra benefits and support.... more
(27 April 2007 12:04)

Menu makeover from Maggi
Nestlé Foodservices is highlighting the launch of its Maggi Menu Solutions by offering 10 Buy It! readers the chance to make over their menus with.... more
(27 April 2007 11:52)

Shilpa Shetty to launch curry chain
Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty is to launch a chain of curry restaurants in the UK. more
(27 April 2007 10:28)

Macdonald Hotels launches training academy in Scotland
Macdonald Hotels is investing £700,000 and creating 30 new jobs by launching a new education and training centre in Scotland. more
(27 April 2007 10:05)

Peel Hotels finance director retires
Peel Hotels financial director John Perkins has resigned from the position as well as the company’s board of directors. more
(27 April 2007 10:05)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
School’s out for summer. School’s out for ever. So might as well throw away those Tesco school equipment vouchers I guess. more
(27 April 2007 00:00)

Hilton Hotels sells 10 hotels to Morgan Stanley Real Estate
Hilton has announced a deal today to sell 10 European hotels to Morgan Stanley Real Estate. more
(26 April 2007 19:00)

Picnic tables from Pepe Garden Furniture
Hospitality firms with limited space are catered for in a range of two new picnic benches from Pepe Garden Furniture. These benches are durable.... more
(26 April 2007 18:53)

Wood-effect furniture from Andy Thornton
The No Wood collection of outdoor furniture from Andy Thornton is made from a combination of synthetic materials that look like wood and take the.... more
(26 April 2007 18:48)

Italian gas patio heater from Vulcana
The Italian-designed Falò gas patio heater will help keep your smoking customers warm outside and add a touch of Italian flair with its visible but.... more
(26 April 2007 18:46)

Smoking shelters from Lyco Direct
Pubs and restaurants with limited outdoor space to accommodate their disenfranchised smoking customers may find a solution among the three.... more
(26 April 2007 18:43)

Butt bins from Austin White
With ash trays set to become obsolete inside pubs and restaurants from this July, Austin White is supplying a cost-effective, 11-strong range of.... more
(26 April 2007 18:40)

Bespoke canopy from Cambridge Glasshouse
The Cambridge Canopy is a bespoke structure that will help pubs and restaurants provide designated sheltered smoking areas outside. It is designed,.... more
(26 April 2007 18:33)

Round-the-clock drinks machine from Bowes
Barhand is a top-of-the-range vending machine that dispenses alcohol to customers around the clock, thus boosting revenue while reducing staffing.... more
(26 April 2007 18:05)

Chillchaser patio heaters from Noma Lites
Chillchaser is a robust line of outdoor patio heaters from garden lighting specialist Noma Lites that will help keep smoking customers warm when they.... more
(26 April 2007 18:02)

Real wood enclosures from Dunster House
Caterers investing in outdoor smoking shelters in advance of the July ban should consider real wood enclosures that will last and blend in with the.... more
(26 April 2007 17:59)

Ventilated covers from Custom Covers
A new ventilation mesh system will make the marquees and covers designed by Custom Covers ideal for smokers as it will allow air to circulate but.... more
(26 April 2007 17:57)

Bespoke constructions from Outside-In Solutions
Yorkshire-based Outside-In Solutions has tapped into its engineering expertise to devise robust outdoor hospitality areas that will allow restaurants.... more
(26 April 2007 17:55)

Modular MagiCater barbecues from Frialator
Dublin's renowned K Club is one customer that finds the MagiCater range of transportable modular barbecues indispensable for alfresco dining. The.... more
(26 April 2007 17:52)

Belgian shades from Harol
Family-owned Belgian company Harol can offer three sun protection systems that will help caterers shelter their smoking customers from the elements..... more
(26 April 2007 17:48)

The Ferado Terrace for alfresco smoking shelters
The Ferado Terrace is an all-in-one outdoor dining, shelter and heating module that fits the definition of a non-enclosed space under the new.... more
(26 April 2007 17:46)

Café banners from Andy Thornton
The new Outdoor Furniture 2007 brochure from Andy Thornton includes a new range of café banners that will maximise the use of outdoor space and help.... more
(26 April 2007 17:43)

Long-life shelters from Tensaura
Caterers seeking a long-life, all-weather solution to protecting their smoking customers outside are the targets of Tensaura's modular systems which.... more
(26 April 2007 17:40)

Battery-powered candles from Andy Thornton
Wind will not be able to snuff out the new Smart Candles from Andy Thornton, which use battery power, intelligent electronics and LEDs to recreate.... more
(26 April 2007 17:16)

Euro-style Libbey glassware from John Artis
Eight new glassware collections from North American glassware supplier Libbey combine European styling and manufacture with US technology. more
(26 April 2007 17:12)

Pin-up girl tiles from Digitile
A bevy of burlesque ladies flaunting their assets against a bed of feathered wings is the subject of a new tile design called Pin Up by artist Hannah.... more
(26 April 2007 17:09)

Five-bar towel rack from NotJustTaps
The Premier five-bar towel rack from NotJustTaps is a wall-mounted unit made from chrome-plated brass that is suitable for heavy-duty use in a hotel,.... more
(26 April 2007 17:05)

Colourful banqueting glasses from DRH
Veranda is a new range of coloured banqueting glassware from DRH Collection, the London-based Anglo-American importer and distributor of mid- to.... more
(26 April 2007 17:02)

OEM tap maker Mayfair launches own brand
Mayfair Taps and Showers is a new name for an old company which, for more than 20 years, has been supplying the world's leading manufacturers as an.... more
(26 April 2007 16:46)

Exotic wallpapers from Dominic Crinson
There are 15 new designs in the kaleidoscopic Wallpaper Collection III from Dominic Crinson, which reflect a wide range of historical and.... more
(26 April 2007 16:43)

Fruit bouquets from PassionLeaf
Caterers seeking a stunning centrepiece that doubles as an unusual dessert should check out PassionLeaf, which supplies a wide range of hand-sculpted.... more
(26 April 2007 16:38)

Decorative lamps from Hatco
The new decorative lamp range from Hatco has been designed as an antidote to drab, industrial-looking lamps and heat lamps by combining functionality.... more
(26 April 2007 16:24)

Gas options on Eloma combis from Falcon
The Eloma line-up of Multimax B combi ovens have been joined by a quartet of gas-powered versions. The Multimax range has been devised for chefs who.... more
(26 April 2007 14:46)