Articles by Date : May 01 2007 - May 31 2007

Worldwide briefing
Essential news from around the world including Hilton to expand in Africa and the Middle East. more
(09 May 2007 12:10)

Cotswold House hotel appoints new senior chef team
Double-Catey award winner Cotswold House hotel in Chipping Campden has appointed a new head and sous chef to lead its kitchen brigade. more
(09 May 2007 11:32)

Individual Restaurant Company to sell Bank Aldwych
Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) has agreed to sell the Bank Aldwych restaurant to the property's landlords for £3.5m. more
(09 May 2007 11:17)

New board director at Clapham House Group
Restaurant group Clapham House has appointed ex PizzaExpress operations director David Sykes as executive director. more
(09 May 2007 10:39)

The Bench: North-western hotel performance in February 2007
Hotel revenue per available room (revpar) remained static in the North West during the month of February. more
(09 May 2007 09:00)

Conservatives join chorus of disapproval at VisitBritain job cuts
The Conservative Party has joined the chorus of disapproval at VisitBritain’s move to cut up to 55 jobs as part of a restructuring initiative. more
(08 May 2007 16:17)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets: seeking expressions of interest for service caterers
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking expressions of interest for service ctarerers. The service provider we be able to cater to the general.... more
(08 May 2007 16:00)

James Horler to quit La Tasca?
Property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz has officially won his battle for control of tapas bar chain La Tasca. more
(08 May 2007 15:43)

Restaurateurs to launch £8m boutique hotel in Manchester
The owners of Manchester’s Yang Sing restaurant have unveiled plans to open an £8.2m boutique hotel in the city next March. more
(08 May 2007 15:09)

Scotland smoking ban leads to 25 hospitality closures in first quarter
Scotland’s smoking ban led to 25 pubs, restaurants and hotels entering insolvency during the first quarter of the year, according to recovery.... more
(08 May 2007 13:47)

Coombe House Hotel, Holford
Beautifully presented country hotel in about 4 acres. 17 bedrooms, 2 flats and pp to convert outbuildings. Newly refurbished flat for owner. more
(08 May 2007 12:00)

Airlie Guest House,Edinburgh, Newington
Well established Guest House in prime location trading leisurely to suit vendors approaching retirement.Enormous scope to increase letting bedrooms.... more
(08 May 2007 12:00)

Aylsham Lodge, Aylsham
Prominently located hotel on generous site. 18 letting bedrooms, bar lounge, restaurant (36), and under-utilised function suite (120) Plus 3.... more
(08 May 2007 12:00)

Four-Star UK Hotel Portfolio For Sale
For sale free and clear of branding and management. Of interest to investors and owner operators more
(08 May 2007 12:00)

JD Wetherspoon to run delivery vehicle on bio-diesel
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to run a delivery vehicle on fish and chip oil from June and plans to convert others to reduce its carbon footprint. more
(08 May 2007 11:27)

De Vere to spend £25m on Loch Lomond luxury resort - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Conran to expand into the hotel business; Ramsay urges British to.... more
(08 May 2007 10:00)

Provision of Catering Service:Manchester Civil Justice Centre
The Ministry of Justice is constructing a new landmark 15 storey building within the Spinningfields area of Manchester that will accommodate the new.... more
(04 May 2007 16:00)

Doctors must take more lead over nutrition
Doctors must become more competent in nutritional advice, delegates at the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) national conference were told last.... more
(04 May 2007 12:40)

London’s largest casino to open doors at end of May
London’s largest casino is set to open at midnight on the 30 May when the 50,000sq ft Casino at the Empire is unveiled to West End punters. more
(04 May 2007 11:30)

Starbucks and Ethiopia strike deal on coffee beans
Starbucks and the Government of Ethiopia have reached an agreement over the licensing, distribution and marketing of speciality Ethiopian coffee.... more
(04 May 2007 08:30)

Provision of catering services to Gorsey Bank Primary School
The Head Teacher and Governors seek catering organisations who can provide innovative catering services to pupils and teachers. The contract will.... more
(03 May 2007 17:49)

Edinburgh Castle tops Scotland’s tourist attraction list
Edinburgh Castle has kept its position as Scotland’s most popular paid-for attraction, according to figures from VisitScotland. more
(03 May 2007 16:34)

VisitBritain decision to cuts jobs slammed by Lib Dems
VisitBritain, the tourism body that markets the UK overseas, has announced up to 55 redundancies. more
(03 May 2007 15:22)

The British Institute of Innkeeping launches Essential in Catering qualification
The British Institute of Inkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) has launched an Essentials in Catering award. more
(03 May 2007 12:51)

London revpar soars by 21%
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 20.9% in the week ending 29 April, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(03 May 2007 12:14)

Sean Quinn tops hospitality rich list
Sean Quinn, owner of Quinn hotels and Quinn public houses, topped Mentmore Towers owner Simon Halabi by £50m to become the richest man in hospitality.... more
(03 May 2007 12:00)

Scotland smoking ban hurts Mecca Bingo performance
A strong winter performance at Rank Group’s Mecca Bingo Clubs in Scotland failed to off-set the damaging effects of the country’s smoking ban. more
(03 May 2007 11:52)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 29 April, 2007
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 20.9% in the week ending 29 April, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(03 May 2007 11:43)

Millennium & Copthorne hotels record strong Q1 results
Strong demand in London and New York helped Millennium & Copthorne hotels off-set a weak performance in the German market in the first three months.... more
(03 May 2007 11:10)

Capital allowance changes will drive away developers
The chancellor's Budget raid on capital allowances is already deterring developers from building new hotels in the UK, an industry expert has.... more
(03 May 2007 10:30)

New green guidance launched to help hospitality mitigate environmental impact
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and green advisory body Hospitable Climates have launched new green guidance for hospitality companies looking to become.... more
(03 May 2007 10:30)

The Bench: London airport hotel performance in February 2007
Hotels at London Airports saw revenue per available room (revpar) rise by 3.8% during the month of February 2007. more
(03 May 2007 10:03)

Hotel managers short on work-life balance
Hotel managers are short on work-life balance, with 96% working significantly more than the average working week, according to research by purchasing.... more
(03 May 2007 09:30)

New bid for better food in hospitals
Influential political institution the Council of Europe (CoE) has backed moves by NHS caterers to improve the status and standards of hospital food. more
(03 May 2007 09:00)

Elior has new focus on facilities management
Contract caterer restructures as business expands more
(03 May 2007 08:30)

Masterclass: Macaroons
Macaroons have enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to the innovations of pâtissier Pierre Hermé, whose reputation in Friance rivals that of Gagnaire.... more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Wagamama, Boston, USA
Wagamama's first US branch is located in Boston's historic Faneuil Hall. The restaurant features the usual open kitchen and communal seating as well.... more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Is British best or are the Poles apart?
Debbie Radage, sales and marketing manager of City Catering, looks at why many British employers hire foreigners over home-grown staff more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Expanding your business
Seasonality, poor staff retention and a narrow customer base can all limit the turnover and value of a hospitality business. But if you can get the.... more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Mackerel,Wild Asparagus,Beef
The lack of decent rainfall has meant St George's mushrooms are expensive this year, as are mousserons. Heracleum starts this week, as does sweet.... more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Menuwatch: Scott's, London
Scott's restaurant in London hasn't been short of attention since it reopened in December. Gaby Huddart went along to see what all the fuss is about more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Otahuna Lodge, Christchurch, New Zealand
Housed in a 19th-century former private residence, this hotel is set in 30 acres of garden. Interiors include 15 wood-burning fireplaces as well as.... more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Tulip Inn Sunny Hill, Cluj Napoca, Romania
Located in the Faget Forest, this three-star hotel is Golden Tulip's second property in Romania. The hotel includes a lobby bar and the 80-seat Vila.... more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa, Dubai
On Jumeirah Beach next to Dubai's new marina, this hotel is housed in twin towers overlooking the sea. It offers 13 different bars and food outlets.... more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Artichoke heart filled with smoked salmon and soft-poached gulls' eggs - by Michel Roux Jnr of Le Gavroche
A great seasonal recipe from two-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Junior. more
(03 May 2007 00:00)

Review of the reviews... what the critics say about Gordon Ramsay’s Narrow pub and others
What the restaurant critics think of the food in eateries around the UK and the world... more
(02 May 2007 16:53)

Office of Fair Trading questions Punch and Constellation deal
The OFT is considering whether the joint venture set up between pub company Punch Taverns and the wine company, Constellation Brands, represents a.... more
(02 May 2007 16:45)

Welcome Break in deal with newsagent WH Smith to open 30-plus stores
Roadside caterer and service provider Welcome Break is to open 33 WH Smith travel stores after a successful pilot early this year. more
(02 May 2007 16:16)

Le Meridien promotes the arts and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Shangri-La unveils new ‘face’ and Middle Eastern investment boom set more
(02 May 2007 15:50)

Borders hotel sells off £3.5m guide price
The Scottish Baronial-style Dryburgh Abbey hotel in the heart of the Scottish Borders has been sold off a guide price of £3.5m. more
(02 May 2007 15:50)