Articles by Date : February 01 2008 - February 29 2008

The industry where it's always time for a change
Everyone's at it - rebranding, that is. A change of image can be a crucial part of a company's strategy, but it's not without risks. Daniel Thomas.... more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Flexible Commercial Property Finance
Commercial Finance Professionals more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Pub / Restaurant
Old beamed country inn in a beautiful village on the Norfolk/Suiffolk border. Sales of £216K on a 40/60% basis. more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Deli / Sandwich Bar
Prime location in the centre of Ipswich, recently refitted. Currently under management with sales of £100k plus on five and a half days trading with.... more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Let the inspector help
Hotels, restaurant, leisure, bar or any other service driven business.If you’re hospitality business is not... more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Grilled mackerel in vine leaves - By Samantha Clark
The walnut tarator is perhaps the most classic of Turkish tarators, but another favourite is a version made with pine nuts... more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Megrim sole with Seville orange sauce - by Samantha Clark
To make the sauce, place the orange juice and zest, bay, thyme and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer... more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Gurnard with sweet onions, ginger and saffron - By Samantha Clark
To make the sauce, heat 6tbs of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook for about 10-15.... more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Fish stew with gurnard, shellfish, tomato, saffron and garlic - by Liz Payne
Gently fry the garlic, chilli flakes and bay leaves in 25ml olive oil, then add the fennel and fry gently for a few minutes until soft. more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Bruschetta of grilled mackerel with beetroot and tarragon dressing - by Liz Payne
Cook the beetroot in 100ml of olive oil until tender then add the shallots, vinegar and seasoning and remove from the heat. When cool, add the.... more
(07 February 2008 00:00)

Hotel developer pays £130m for central London site
An international hotel developer has paid £130m for a central London site owned by the British monarchy. more
(06 February 2008 17:22)

Revpar grows by 10.5% at London hotels
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 10.5% in the week ending 3 February, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(06 February 2008 16:42)

AA Housekeeper of the Year unveiled
The winner of the inaugural AA Housekeeper of the Year Award was announced this afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel in London. more
(06 February 2008 16:31)

Chocolate red wine cake, by Claire Clark
Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and flour 25cm bundt tin. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add beaten eggs, one at a time, beating well.... more
(06 February 2008 15:43)

Bramley apple and cinnamon risotto, by Claire Clark
Melt butter in a non-stick frying pan. Add rice and stir over a medium heat until coated in butter. Add a third of the apple juice, all of the grated.... more
(06 February 2008 15:38)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 3 February, 2008
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 10.5% in the week ending 3 February, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(06 February 2008 15:36)

Blood orange, cara cara and mandarin jellies with pink grapefruit hache - by Claire Clark
Strain all fruit juice through very fine sieve, keeping juices separate. Soak gelatine in a large bowl of cold water for about five minutes until.... more
(06 February 2008 15:34)

The Bench: Scottish hotel performance in September 2007
Hotels in Scotland boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 9.5% during the month of September. more
(06 February 2008 15:32)

New Inn pub gets Catered4thekids status
The New Inn pub in St Owen’s Cross in Hereford has become the first hospitality business to be accredited with Catered4thekids status. more
(06 February 2008 15:03)

FSA to review fish advice to address sustainability
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is planning to review its advice on eating fish to address growing concern about the sustainability of certain fish.... more
(06 February 2008 13:00)

Drinkers against tax rise on alcohol
The Government is out of step with public opinion when it comes to tackling alcohol misuse, an industry body has warned. more
(06 February 2008 12:23)

Exclusive Hotels to refurbish South Lodge hotel
Catey winner and Pennyhill Park owner Exclusive Hotels is to spend £7.5m refurbishing its South Lodge hotel as its aims for five-red star status. more
(06 February 2008 11:47)

Texas Chicken to challenge KFC in UK
Fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken faces a new challenger after US based Texas Chicken revealed it would open 50 fast-food outlets in the UK by.... more
(06 February 2008 11:41)

Event caterers Amadeus to double operations
Amadeus, the outside event catering arm of the NEC Group, has revealed plans to double the size of its operation during the next three years. more
(06 February 2008 08:00)

Sam and Eddie Hart to relaunch Quo Vadis
Sam and Eddie Hart, proprietors of London tapas restaurants Fino and Barrafina, are to relaunch iconic Soho eaterie Quo Vadis as a “hotel-style grill.... more
(06 February 2008 07:00)

Win a signed copy of Labour spin-doctor Alastair Campbell’s new book
Networking body Arena, celebrating its 25th year, has none other than Alastair Campbell lined up as guest speaker at its annual lecture at the.... more
(05 February 2008 16:01)

Local beer sales on the up
Beer from local breweries is bucking the trend of falling volumes with strong sales growth, according to a report by the Society of Independent.... more
(05 February 2008 15:27)

Fairmont refused planning permission for multimillion-pound development
A five-star hotel in Scotland has been told by planners that it cannot go ahead with a multimillion expansion development. more
(05 February 2008 11:23)

'Disappointing' Regent Inns gives no clue to buyer
Walkabout owner Regent Inns has admitted to “disappointing sales” but gave no clue to the identity of a mystery bidder for the company. more
(05 February 2008 10:45)

Premier Inn to launch £9m advertising campaign
Premier Inn is to launch a £9m advertising campaign later this month highlighting its new identity, the budget hotel group announced today. more
(05 February 2008 10:13)

New Tom Aikens restaurant opens on Wednesday
Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens’ eagerly anticipated eco-friendly fish and chips restaurant, Tom’s Place, will open this Wednesday (6 February). more
(05 February 2008 07:00)

Speciality and regional products at Hotelympia
Hotelympia visitors can sample the latest products at the Speciality and Regional Pavilion and learn about the latest in the sandwich market at the.... more
(04 February 2008 15:32)

Telegraph's critic finds Gordon Ramsay’s makeover of Foxtrot Oscar uninspiring
Mathew Norman finds “cashmere jumpers-for-goal-posts” at Marco at Chelsea Football Club and wonders if MPW should spend more time overseeing the.... more
(04 February 2008 12:17)

Schöller launches two new Mövenpick ice creams
Schöller, the leading provider of premium desserts, has announced two new mouth-watering additions to its Mövenpick range: ‘Cocoa & Orange’ and.... more
(04 February 2008 12:10)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Marco, Chelsea Football Club; Foxtrot Oscar, London SW3; L’Absinthe, London NW1; The Square.... more
(04 February 2008 12:04)

Bournemouth School Meals Service looks for caterer
Bournemouth School Meals Service is looking for a resourceful caterer to take on the provision of hot meals from this September at a number of.... more
(04 February 2008 11:54)

Emerging hotel markets to challenge established destinations
Emerging markets will make a sustained challenge to established hotel destinations this year, property agent Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels predicted.... more
(04 February 2008 11:43)

Hilton to launch Doubletree brand in the Czech Republic and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Rezidor expands in South Africa; IHG to open new property in Qatar in 2010; Marriott to expand in.... more
(04 February 2008 11:15)

Punch proposes merger with M&B
Just days after insisting “it’s not us” Punch Taverns has approached Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) with a £11b merger proposal. more
(04 February 2008 10:49)

Punch Taverns moots £3.7b merger with beleaguered M&B - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Flying whale heralded as the eco-friendly hotel of the future;.... more
(04 February 2008 10:28)

Real Hotel Company launches first Purple hotel in Scotland
The Real Hotel Company has opened its first Purple hotel in Scotland near Glasgow Airport. more
(04 February 2008 07:00)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
The darling of the pub trade had to concede that betting all the family silverware on a property deal, which was in the balance due to the credit.... more
(01 February 2008 18:00)

New owners for hotel and cottages in Bellochantuy
The Hunting Lodge hotel and holiday cottages in Bellochantuy, Argyll and Kintyre, has been sold off an asking price in excess of £695,000. more
(01 February 2008 17:18)

Beatles inspired Hard Days Night hotel opens today
The long-mooted Beatles inspired Hard Days Night hotel in Liverpool finally opened its doors to the public today. more
(01 February 2008 17:15)

Oxhill’s Peacock Inn is sold
The Peacock Inn at Oxill in Warwickshire – named after the peacock feather design wallpaper in the restaurant – has been sold. more
(01 February 2008 17:15)

Highland pub restaurant changes hands
The Lord of the Isles, a custom-built pub restaurant that overlooks the 300-berth marina in the Highland village of Craobh Haven, has changed hands. more
(01 February 2008 17:11)

Bedfordshire buyer for Herefordshire tea shop
David and Sara Bruce from Bedfordshire are the new owners of the former Antique Tea Shop in the historic Herefordshire market town of Ross-on-Wye. more
(01 February 2008 17:09)

Ayr hoteliers buy Auchentiber tavern
Jim and Tracey Murdoch – owners of the Carrick Lodge hotel in Ayr – have snapped up the Blair Tavern in the North Ayshire hamlet of Auchentiber near.... more
(01 February 2008 17:05)

Second Vietnamese Khoai Café opens in North London
Restaurateur Vin Do has opened his second Khoai Café restaurant – which specialises in Vietnamese cuisine - in London after buying a vacant.... more
(01 February 2008 17:01)

Michelin-starred chef Paul Kitching quits Juniper
Michelin-starred chef Paul Kitching has announced his departure from his restaurant Juniper in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, after 12 years. more
(01 February 2008 16:48)