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Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Neil Gerrard
Friday 06 August 2010 14:32
The volcanic ash cloud failed to dampen first-half occupancy in London hotels

STORY OF THE WEEK:  Occupancy soars in London hotels during first six months

The first six months of 2010 saw occupancy levels in London hotels soar despite the volcanic ash cloud, strikes and bad weather, according to new research by PricewaterhouseCoopers. 
 
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Compass displaces Elior at Barbican with £14m deal
Chef Anthony Boyd leaves the Clarendon after three months
Millennium & Copthorne unveils improved interim performance
Roka closed for five weeks after fire
Travelodge hits out at Premier Inn's claim to be largest hotel brand in London
Food prices set to rise after Russia bans grain exports
Oliver Rowe closes Konstam at the Prince Albert
Two Scottish castle hotels up for sale
Billy Campbell appointed executive chef of Glasgow Thistle
Town and City Pub Company boosts turnover by 59%
More than 4,000 sign petition for School Meals Matter
Budget hotel to be transformed into boutique property
Pabulum wins five-school catering contract in Berkshire
Camra names 2010 'Best Beer in Britain'
Corporate spending rise buoys Arena Leisure 
 

EDITOR'S PICKS 
How Hilton Worldwide is revitalising its restaurants and bars
Raymond Blanc: Raymond takes a break
Table Talk: I want to hear about your customers from hell
Flavours of August
Win a stylish breakfast buffet kit worth £1,250


QHOTE OF THE WEEK 
"The benefits promised by the 24-hour drinking 'cafe culture' have failed to materialise and, in its place, we have seen an increase in the number of alcohol-related incidents and drink-fuelled crime and disorder."
Home Secretary Theresa May paves the way for Licensing Act changes 
 

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