Articles by Date : May 01 2006 - May 31 2006

Switzerland to build Europe’s highest altitude hotel on top of an Alpine mountain peak
Switzerland is to build Europe's highest altitude hotel on top of an Alpine mountain peak. more
(22 May 2006 12:29)

Michels plans £1b hotel fund - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: GI Partners buys Noble House Leisure restaurants; Punch to sell 35.... more
(22 May 2006 11:20)

Pub company Punch to keep Spirit Group, for now
Leased and tenanted pub owner Punch Taverns is to keep the Spirit Group, the managed house operation it bought last year, for now. more
(22 May 2006 10:31)

Stein Group aims for 50 hotels
European boutique hotel operator the Stein Group plans to expand to 50 properties within the next 10 years, more than doubling its current portfolio. more
(19 May 2006 17:04)

Gordon Ramsay restaurant at Heathrow Terminal 5
Chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay is to launch a new fine-dining restaurant at London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 when it opens in 2008. more
(19 May 2006 17:04)

Golden Tulip UK announces major expansion plan
Golden Tulip UK has announced a major expansion plan, which will see it add 10 new sites in the next 18 months. more
(19 May 2006 14:55)

Hardys & Hansons boss calls on Government to publish English smoking ban guidelines
Hardys & Hansons’s boss has joined a growing chorus in the pub industry and called for the Government to stop procrastinating and publish the details.... more
(19 May 2006 14:28)

Students steer clear of contract catering
Contract caterers have warned of a serious skills shortage as college students continue to bypass the sector for more "glamorous" jobs in restaurants.... more
(19 May 2006 12:45)

Nightclub operator Luminar decides to ditch entertainment division
Nightclub operator Luminar has stated its entertainment division, which contains Chicago Rock Café and Jumpin Jaks, does not form part of its.... more
(19 May 2006 12:45)

News in brief
News includes: QHotels in bid for Ashford International; Clarke's offers choice; Young's to end brewing in London? more
(19 May 2006 12:44)

Distinguished Hotels stops trading as debts top £1m
Luxury hotel marketing consortium Distinguished Hotels has ceased trading after racking up estimated debts of more than £1m, Caterer can exclusively.... more
(19 May 2006 12:17)

Noble House in sale talks
Noble House Leisure, the owner of restaurant brands Jim Thompson's and Yellow River Café, is in advanced talks over the sale of the business,.... more
(19 May 2006 12:15)

Chris Corbin and Jeremy King to open new London restaurant in October
Legendary London restaurateurs Chris Corbin and Jeremy King are set to unveil a new venue only a stone's throw away from the Wolseley on Picadilly,.... more
(19 May 2006 12:15)

Junk food to be banned from schools
The long-awaited nutritional standards for school food have been released by the Government. more
(19 May 2006 10:59)

Christie + Co sells three Bath hotels in a month
The Bristol office of Christie + Co has sold three Victorian hotels and guesthouses in Bath within a month with a combined value of around £3m. more
(18 May 2006 17:33)

étain Glasgow’s head chef buys Fife’s Peat Inn
Fife’s internationally-renowned Peat Inn restaurant with rooms has been acquired by the current head chef of étain in Glasgow, which was Conran.... more
(18 May 2006 17:09)

McKever Hotels buys second property on Loch Lomond
Scotland’s McKever Hotels has bought its second property on Loch Lomond in the shape of the four-star, 19th century Inverbeg Inn. more
(18 May 2006 17:04)

Somerset inn sold for first time in 200 years
Somerset’s food-led Hunters Lodge country inn has been sold on the open market for the first time in 200 years. more
(18 May 2006 16:52)

Two more buys for London and Edinburgh Swallow Group
Pub and hotel operator London and Edinburgh Swallow Group has snapped up two Scottish properties through Christie & Co. more
(18 May 2006 16:45)

Somerset buyers for food-led West Devon freehouse
First-time buyers Roger and Pauline Brentnall from Midsomer Norton in Somerset are the new owners of the Countryman freehouse in Samford Courtenay,.... more
(18 May 2006 16:35)

Waterfront Strontian hotel sells for more than £360,000
The two-star Strontian hotel in Strontian, Argyll, has been sold for more than £360,000 through the Glasgow office of Colliers Robert Barry. more
(18 May 2006 16:30)

Devon operators buy Loddiswell’s only pub
The only pub in the South Hams village of Loddiswell has been sold to experienced Devon licencees. more
(18 May 2006 16:26)

Laurel Pub Company boss quits role
Julian Sargeson, chief executive at the Laurel Pub Company, has abruptly quit his role at the fast growing operator. more
(18 May 2006 14:49)

Marylebone Warwick Balfour remains tight-lipped over rumours that West India Quay is for sale
Malmaison owner Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB) has declined to comment on press speculation that it has put its five-star Marriott West India Quay.... more
(18 May 2006 14:32)

Welsh landlady lifts AA Landlady of the Year 2006 title
Lilwen McAllister from Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire, has been crowned AA Landlady of the Year 2006. more
(18 May 2006 13:02)

German hoteliers left fuming after FIFA cancels hotel bookings
Hoteliers in Berlin have attacked FIFA for cancelling thousands of room bookings just three weeks before the World Cup and leaving their hotels half.... more
(18 May 2006 12:29)

Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2007
After the success of Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2006, Caterer and Hotelkeeper is delighted to launch the Best Places to Work in Hospitality.... more
(18 May 2006 11:18)

Glasgow’s legendary Rogano restaurant for sale
Glasgow’s legendary and highly profitable Rogano seafood restaurant – the oldest restaurant in the city – has been put on the market with a price tag.... more
(18 May 2006 11:07)

London hotels boost revpar by 12%
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 12% in the week ending 14 May, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service The.... more
(18 May 2006 11:06)

Most expensive hotel rooms in the world unveiled
France has topped Forbes magazine’s list of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world. more
(18 May 2006 11:06)

Winners profile: Bettys and Taylors
The winners of Caterer and Hotelkeeper's inaugural Best Places to Work in Hospitality Awards were announced earlier this year. As we unveil the.... more
(18 May 2006 11:00)

BaxterStorey adds publisher to its books ... and other food service news
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering industry including: BaxterStorey wins contracts with London bank and building group;.... more
(18 May 2006 10:49)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 14 May, 2006
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 12% in the week ending 14 May, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service The.... more
(18 May 2006 09:47)

The Bench: North-eastern hotel performance in April 2006
Hotels in the North East of England grew revenue per available room (revpar) by 2.4% during the month of April. more
(18 May 2006 09:41)

Mason's Arms: Arms and the new woman
Change is in the air at the Mason's Arms, with a new member of staff about to join the team and a patio menu ready to be rolled out. Joanna Wood.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Franchise agreements
Before taking on a franchise, the wise investor will know what to look for in an agreement with the franchisor. David Morrison outlines some key.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Make the most of your selling price
Whether you are a husband-and-wife team selling your hotel or restaurant, or a member of a multinational group selling one of your subsidiaries,.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Beverages: Infusion reigns
Tea is the second most widely drunk liquid in the world after water, but how do you get the best from it? By offering something completely different,.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Orestone Manor, Maidencombe, Torquay
A Devon hotel with its own kitchen garden and the superb local produce has inspired London-trained chef Darron Bunn to earn a Michelin star for its.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Beverages: Coffee connoisseur
Andrew Richardson, managing director of Nespresso, talks to Diane Lane about coffee snobbery and sustainability more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Beverages: Ethical trading
Despite recent image problems, ethical trading is supported by a growing number of caterers. Ian Boughton looks at initiatives in the coffee and tea.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Caterer loves... asparagus
May signals the eventual arrival of summer to our little island, and along with the sun the asparagus arrives. With the season lasting only about six.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Tamesa@Oxo, London
Run by Dominic Ford, previously of Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor, this restaurant will be an all-day brasserie for the local community and visitors to.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

David Stein, founder and chief executive of Stein Group
David Stein launched his eponymous hotel group in 2001 after a career started in property development. He is about to open the Stein Group's first.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Botanically brewed beverages from Fentimans
Fentimans produces six flavours in its range of botanically brewed beverages in 275ml glass bottles: Traditional Ginger Beer, Victorian Lemonade,.... more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

This idea is a non-starter
Andrew Cosslett, chief executive of the giant InterContinental Hotels Group, weighs in against the threat a bed tax poses to UK tourism more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Top chefs rally round to help Nicholls charity
A fundraising dinner for chef David Nicholls's son Daniel was held at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower last week. Emily Manson and Amanda Afiya report more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Fritton House hotel, Norfolk
Set on the Somerleyton estate, this nine-bedroom hotel and brasserie has just undergone extensive refurbishment. more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Andrew Pring, general manager, Ramada Hyde Park hotel
Andrew Pring has become general manager of the Ramada Hyde Park hotel, London. more
(18 May 2006 00:00)

Andrew Jessop, vice-president of brands, Langham Hotels International
Andrew Jessop has become vice-president of brands at Langham Hotels International. more
(18 May 2006 00:00)