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Swine flu impact on UK tourism low for now

Pigs are the carriers of the latest feared pandemic (Source: Scott Bauer)Industry bodies have played down the potential impact of swine flu on the UK hotel and tourism industry.
Posted: 27 April 2009 | 17:56

Yorkshire restaurant obstructed food-poisoning investigation

Giardia Lamblia (Source: Janice Carr)Two owners of a Yorkshire restaurant tried to obstruct an investigation by health officers into a rare food poisoning outbreak that affected almost 90 people, a court heard.
Posted: 27 March 2009 | 15:34

Pubs and clubs routinely flout noise regulations

A packed pubThe majority of pub and club owners are failing to protect their staff from excessive noise at work, running the risk of falling foul of legislation, experts have warned.
Posted: 25 March 2009 | 07:30

Health officials slam Heston Blumenthal over sick staff - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

Weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: UK hotels vulnerable to Mumbai-style attacks; Jamie Oliver and Fergus Henderson win top Observer food awards; celebrity French pastry chef seeks London boutique.
Posted: 23 March 2009 | 10:22

Norovirus may have closed Fat Duck, says Blumenthal

Heston BlumenthalCelebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has said the cause of the health scare that forced his three-Michelin-starred restaurant the Fat Duck to close last month may have been the highly infectious norovirus.
Posted: 20 March 2009 | 12:24

Police warn hoteliers of potential 'guerilla-style raids' during G20 summit

RexPolice have warned hotels in London that they may be targeted by anti-globalisation groups during the G20 summit attended by global finance leaders next month.
Posted: 19 March 2009 | 08:26

Heston Blumenthal refutes staff sickness reports

Heston BlumenthalCelebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has dismissed reports that the sickness outbreak at his three-Michelin-starred Fat Duck restaurant was the result of staff being infected by a virus.
Posted: 17 March 2009 | 14:26

Staff at Fat Duck may have had winter vomiting bug - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

The weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: BHA seeks delay in reform of restaurant tips; Scottish hotels cut prices and offer freebies; Curry college needed to save Indian restaurants; Chief medical officer recommends minimum alcohol price.
Posted: 16 March 2009 | 10:06

Heston Blumenthal gets go ahead to reopen the Fat Duck

The Fat DuckCelebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has been given the green light to reopen his three-Michelin-starred restaurant the Fat Duck tomorrow (12 March).
Posted: 11 March 2009 | 16:17

Gordon Ramsay sells Hollywood restaurant - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

The weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Health tests could keep Fat Duck closed for weeks; Pasta Hut reverts to Pizza Hut; UK fast-food operators eye up Nando’s; Westfield London tenants in revolt; convicted ex-Belgo director maintains innocence
Posted: 09 March 2009 | 10:17

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

Chris DruceGordon Ramsay may have finally filed his accounts and received two more Michelin stars (not as direct pay-off), but it was his Channel 4 chef co-star Heston Blumenthal that seemed to be omnipresent this week.
Posted: 06 March 2009 | 16:43

Number of sick Fat Duck customers rises to 400

Heston BlumenthalThe number of diners who have fallen ill after eating at Heston Blumenthal’s three-Michelin-starred Fat Duck restaurant has risen to 400, according to reports.
Posted: 06 March 2009 | 11:09

Heston Blumenthal hopes to reopen Fat Duck this week

The Fat Duck in BrayCelebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is hoping to reopen his three-Michelin-starred restaurant the Fat Duck this week.
Posted: 03 March 2009 | 14:47

Heston Blumenthal gets green light to reopen Fat Duck

Heston Blumenthal and his Fat Duck cookbookCelebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has admitted the decision to shut the Fat Duck will result in a “massive financial hit”, but insisted it was the right choice.
Posted: 02 March 2009 | 15:06

Mystery illness closes Heston Blumenthal’s Michelin-starred Fat Duck - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

What the weekend papers sayA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: inspectors consider foul play at the Fat Duck; Ramsay's football claims questioned; recession hits budget chain Premier Inn
Posted: 02 March 2009 | 09:49

Fire breaks out at bombed Marriott Islamabad hotel

Marriott Islamabad hotelA fire has broken out at the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, five months after a suicide truck-bomber killed 55 people there.
Posted: 26 February 2009 | 12:11

Selfridges apologises after dead mice fall into dining area

Ekachai Noodle Bar at the Birmingham SelfridgesSelfridges has apologised after dead mice dropped out of a ventilating shaft and into a dining area at its Birmingham store.
Posted: 09 February 2009 | 08:30

Tomahawk Hotels fined over health and safety breach

Great Victoria hotel, BradfordTomahawk Hotels has been fined a total of more than £20,000, after workers were sent to take down a flag pole from a fourth-storey roof without the correct safety equipment.
Posted: 30 January 2009 | 16:37

Cromwell Crown named by TripAdvisor’s as UK’s dirtiest hotel

Cromwell Crown hotelThe Cromwell Crown hotel has been granted the dubious honour of the UK’s Dirtiest Hotel in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards.
Posted: 30 January 2009 | 14:34

Curry house fined £28,000 after ignoring hygiene improvement notices

Salford Magistrates CourtA North-west curry restaurant, which ignored nine improvement notices warning it to improve hygiene standards, has been hit with a massive £28,000 fine.
Posted: 23 January 2009 | 15:44

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