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PlanningIn this section you will find all articles about planning, giving you an easy route to all the information and news about planning on Caterersearch. For subject overviews take a look at Caterersearch’s expert guides that provide 'everything you need to know' on popular subjects like planning, Gordon Ramsay, Compass or Michelin-starred restaurants. Case StudyDuring a research trip to Poland, Richard Worthington spied a gap in the market that has translated into launching a chain that is now the market leader in the country. Helen Adkins reports Czech RepublicThe Czech Republic is getting to grips with a new phenomenon - chain restaurants. Lubomr Sedlk reports on the main players Where to next? United Kingdom (for reference) Size: Twice the size of New York State in the USA Population, 2005: 59 million Real projected growth for 2005: 2.5% Per capita GDP, adjusted for purchasing power: 14,400 ($27,700) Economy: The UK, a leading trading power and financial centre, is one of the quartet of trillion-dollar economies of Western Europe. GDP growth slipped in 2001-03 as the global downturn, the high value of the pound, and the bursting of the "new economy" bubble hurt manufacturing and exports. Still, the economy is one of the strongest in Europe; inflation, interest rates, and unemployment remain low. Thailand Size: About the same size as France Population, 2005: 63 million Real projected growth for 2005: 6.4% Per capita GDP, adjusted for purchasing power: 3,850 ($7,400) Economy: Thailand has recovered from the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis and was one of eastern Asia's best performers in 2002. Increased co Winning world marketsMarkets you never dreamt of are hungry for Western restaurant concepts. But although the rewards are potentially great, so are the hazards. John Greenwood reports Ten Steps to BusinessWith all the new legislation to get your head around, you may lose sight of your sales strategy. Marketing expert Ann Elliott reckons that's a bad move Developers need clarity from shake-up of UK gaming lawsAfter the populist backlash against its Gambling Bill, where has the Government's backtracking left the industry? Karl Cushing investigates Classification shake-up will have major impactChanges to the Use Classes Order will have far-reaching effects for those buying or selling hospitality sites. Your Shout: Use your solicitor as a project managerby Philip Shotter, a partner at Glovers Solicitors Date set for change to Use Classes OrderThe Government has finally set the date for changes to the Use Classes Order to come into effect. Marston rethinks sale to launch investment planHotel chain Marston is launching a major investment programme, including a new-build 120-bedroom hotel in Nottingham, after failing to attract a suitable buyer. A new taste of Thyme
Theatreland hotel gets OKFirmdale Hotels has won planning permission to create a 58-bedroom hotel out of Grade II- and Grade II*-listed premises on Haymarket in the heart of London's theatreland. Property Advice zonePlanning permission Planning changes hold back Domino's expansion
Casino hotel plan for Dome siteLondon's Millennium Dome is set to be the site of a massive Las Vegas-style casino hotel if gambling reform gets the go-ahead. McDonald on site huntBirmingham-based restaurateur Pat McDonald is looking for a new property to build a 20-40 room boutique hotel in the city centre.
Outrage grows over STB plans for area boards THREE Scottish area tourist boards (ATBs) have joined forces to fight proposals to amalgamate them with seven other boards under proposals to create a single, bigger tourist board for the north of Scotland. The Orkney Tourist Board, Shetland Islands Tourism and the Western Isles Tourist Board are bitterly opposed to Scottish Tourist Board (STB) proposals to reduce the existing 32 ATBs to just seven. These three boards would be amalgamated with Caithness, Sutherland, Ross and Cromarty, Skye, Inverness, Fort William and Aviemore to make one pan-Highlands and Islands Tourist Board. Angus Macmillan, director of tourism for the Western Isles Tourist Board, said the island areas needed separate, dedicated marketing and promotion. "There is absolutely no common ground between the majority of areas faced with amalgamation," said Mr Mac-millan. "For instance, skiing has absolutely no relevance to the island communities, and outlying islands cannot be visi |
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