Articles by Date : July 01 2006 - July 31 2006

Whitbread sells Pizza Hut stake to partner Yum! Restaurants
Whitbread has sold its 50% stake in Pizza Hut UK to American group Yum! Restaurants for £112m. more
(31 July 2006 15:27)

Regent Inns loses senior director
David Turner is to quit his role as board operations director at late-night bar operator Regent Inns on 1 November. more
(31 July 2006 15:24)

Profit up at Bank Restaurant Group in first half of year
Profits shot up at Bank Restaurant Group in the first half of the year after a strong performance from established sites and a maiden contribution.... more
(31 July 2006 11:48)

Whitbread in talks to sell Pizza Hut... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Bid to oust Coffee Republic boss; Six ex-Thistle hotels in £185m.... more
(31 July 2006 10:22)

Moscow most profitable city for hotels
Moscow was the most profitable city in which to run a hotel in the six months to June, according to the latest survey of 10 European cities by Tri.... more
(31 July 2006 10:21)

Starwood creates new head of hotels... and other International hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Moscow Ritz Carlton refinances; InterContinental to go into Libya; Marriott goes non-smoking; Hyatt.... more
(31 July 2006 09:57)

Legacy Hotels & Resorts signs management contract at Welsh hotel
Recently launched management company Legacy Hotels & Resorts has signed its fifth contract at the Wild Pheasant Hotel in Llangollen, Glwd. more
(31 July 2006 09:41)

BHA honours Britten, Turner and Quinn
Tourism boss Alan Britten, chef-patron Brian Turner and Ark Foundation co-founder Michael Quinn were all winners at this year's British Hospitality.... more
(31 July 2006 00:00)

Dubai International Capital to buy Travelodge?
Dubai International Capital (DIC) is the latest suitor believed to be courting budget hotel chain Travelodge as its owner, private equity group.... more
(31 July 2006 00:00)

TRI HotStats - monthly European hotel figures
Moscow was the most profitable city in which to run a hotel in the six months to June, according to the latest survey of 10 European cities by Tri.... more
(28 July 2006 17:57)

Starwood Hotels enjoys solid second quarter
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has delivered solid second quarter results. more
(28 July 2006 15:48)

A day in the life - a photographic exhibition
Ever wondered what a day in the life of the 1.6 million workers who are employed in the hospitality industry looks like? more
(28 July 2006 11:27)

A day in the life - evening
Take a look at our photographic exhibition below, which was compiled by Caterer photographers and readers on Wednesday 21 June - the longest day of.... more
(28 July 2006 11:19)

A day in the life - afternoon
Take a look at our photographic exhibition below, which was compiled by Caterer photographers and readers on Wednesday 21 June - the longest day of.... more
(28 July 2006 11:17)

A day in the life - early
Take a look at our photographic exhibition below, which was compiled by Caterer photographers and readers on Wednesday 21 June - the longest day of.... more
(28 July 2006 11:11)

Take the heat out of kitchen work
While Britain swelters in tarmac-melting 30°C-plus temperatures this week, staff working in kitchens have had to endure temperatures rising as high.... more
(28 July 2006 11:09)

Vama wins contract for Emirates lounge
Upmarket Indian restaurant group Vama has won a contract to provide catering for the Emirates business lounge at London's Heathrow Airport in a deal.... more
(28 July 2006 11:07)

Whistleblower alerts Wetherspoon to wine sales ploy
The sole wine distributor to pub company JD Wetherspoon has been shopped by one of its own staff for urging its employees to buy its parent company's.... more
(28 July 2006 10:50)

BBC deal could be up for grabs
Compass Group division Eurest could lose its £15m catering contract at the BBC if the deal goes out to tender next year, according to a source close.... more
(28 July 2006 10:49)

Claude Bosi puts Hibiscus on the market
Chef Claude Bosi and his wife Claire have decided to hoist the for-sale sign above their two-Michelin-starred Hibiscus restaurant in the popular.... more
(28 July 2006 10:30)

Worcestershire couple buy Devon country house hotel
David and Caroline Cashmore from Worcestershire are the new owners of the Glazebrook country house hotel in South Brent, Devon. more
(27 July 2006 17:47)

Local licensee buys New Penny pub in Cheltenham
A local licensee has bought the New Penny pub in the Gloucestershire spa town of Cheltenham. more
(27 July 2006 17:44)

Hampshire freehouse sold after 15 years in same hands
The Treacle Mine hotel in Tadley, Hampshire, has changed hands after 15 years with the same family. more
(27 July 2006 17:39)

English teachers buy Argyll country-style hotel
English teachers Andrew and Helen Wyatt from Edinburgh have bought the Kilfinan hotel, a country-style hotel and roadside inn near Tighnabruaich,.... more
(27 July 2006 17:34)

Buckinghamshire buyer for historic Herefordshire inn
The King’s Head country pub in Herefordshire has been bought by Sally Whistace, a first-time buyer from Stewkley in Buckinghamshire. more
(27 July 2006 17:30)

Italian restaurant in Grantham changes hands
The Sorrento’s Italian restaurant in Grantham, Lincolnshire, has changed hands. more
(27 July 2006 17:26)

Shropshire publicans buy Spirit pub near Newport
Shropshire publican David Bridge and his wife have bought the Red House family dining pub in the village of Lilleshall near Newport. more
(27 July 2006 17:23)

Local chef buys Exeter’s Cat in the Hat
Local chef Phil Picton is the new owner of the Cat in the Hat restaurant in Exeter, Devon, where he plans to introduce a loyalty card scheme for.... more
(27 July 2006 17:19)

Thistle Hotels bolsters senior management team
Thistle Hotels has appointed two new operations directors. more
(27 July 2006 17:13)

McDonald's to stop using soya grown on deforested land
McDonald’s has agreed to stop using soya grown on deforested land in the Amazon in a deal with Greenpeace. more
(27 July 2006 16:55)

London hotels boost revpar by nearly 46%
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 45.6% in the week ending 23 July, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(27 July 2006 16:03)

Mandarin Oriental feels pinch as flagship hotel remains closed for renovation
Luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental has seen its earnings in the first half nosedive due to the closure for renovation of its flagship property in.... more
(27 July 2006 12:53)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 23 July, 2006
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 45.6% in the week ending 23 July, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(27 July 2006 11:41)

The Bench: North-eastern hotel performance in June 2006
Hotels in the North East of England saw revenue per available room (revpar) fall by 0.9% during the month of June. more
(27 July 2006 11:37)

Café Rouge owner launches new Spanish tapas concept, Ortega
Café Rouge’s owner Tragus has launched its first Spanish tapas restaurant in a bid to go head-to-head with La Tasca. more
(27 July 2006 11:22)

Café Rouge owner plans ambitious expansion off the back of strong sales
Restaurant operator Tragus plans to double the size of its Café Rouge estate and develop a third core brand off the back of surging sales. more
(27 July 2006 11:10)

Sodexho wins Pottery Club contract... and other food service news
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering industry including: Contract catering chefs awarded; Charlton House wins new contracts in.... more
(27 July 2006 09:43)

Vegetarian and vegan foods
How careful must you be when offering vegetarian food on your menu, and how do you stand legally? Helen Waller, solicitor at legal firm Glovers,.... more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

First Mother Mash site to open in Soho
Mother Mash, an updated version of London's East End pie-and-mash shops, will make its debut in Soho in early September. more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

E-procurement: Purchasing power
Companies are increasingly turning to electronic procurement to streamline the purchasing process and save money. Ross Bentley looks at the options more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

Caterer loves... Summer drinks
With the heat wave making the country seem more like Barbados than Blighty, alfresco quaffing is the order of the day as customers make the most of.... more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

Consultants: The middlemen
Using a recruitment consultant to further your career is a sound idea - but it's not foolproof. If you don't make an effort to impress them with your.... more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

Saving energy: The big energy debate
With the environment and energy- saving being among the hottest subjects around, Caterer decided to put together a round table of industry experts.... more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

The Roundhouse Café, Camden, London
This north London café sources international ingredients, including Spanish chorizo, black rye and moutabel, through local suppliers. Menus range.... more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

The Langham Hotel: The DIY hoteliers
Neil Kirby has plenty of experience managing hotels, so it's no surprise that he decided to take a hands-on approach when he and his wife Wendy.... more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

Mitchells & Butlers lauded for Whitbread pub takeover
£497m deal is part of move to concentrate on food sales more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

School meals trial boost
Hull schoolchildren are healthier as result of the city's free school meals trial, an interim report is expected to say in December. more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

Lords' final decision on beer ties is not the last word
A former publican's final defeat at the end of a 13-year legal battle does not conclusively resolve the dispute over beer ties, according to a legal.... more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

Feared surge in drink crime fails to appear
New drinking laws in England and Wales have not caused an explosion in drunken violence on the high street, according to two new reports. more
(27 July 2006 00:00)

Plan to make most of Olympic benefit
Consultation to seek tourism industry views on ways to maximise economic advantage of hosting 2012 games more
(27 July 2006 00:00)