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Café Royal to be turned into luxury hotel

dining tableThe Café Royal on London’s Regent Street is to be turned into a luxury hotel to form the centrepiece of a £750m overhaul of the area.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 11:25

Don't panic - crisis talk goes too far, say industry experts

There were some extreme opinions expressed at the IHIF conference in Berlin, but, as Gemma Sharkey discovered, no one considers this to be a recession
Posted: 13 March 2008 | 00:05

Restaurant operators sign up to Bristol centre redevelopment

A host of restaurant operators have signed up to the £500m regeneration of Bristol's central shopping area, it was announced today.
Posted: 30 January 2007 | 16:02

Government set to announce first supercasino location

The Government will reveal the locations of 17 new casinos, including one giant Las Vegas-style supercasino with 12,250 slot machines, at 11am.
Posted: 30 January 2007 | 09:34

Profits up for pubs that ban smoking

Smoking at bar Survey reveals that English pubs have already banned smoking have seen their profits rise by an average of 50%.
Posted: 16 October 2006 | 18:58

Scottish smoking ban blamed for Rank job losses

The ban on smoking in public places in Scotland has claimed its first commercial scalp, with leisure firm Rank announcing it will cut 200 jobs across the UK.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 00:00

Bar chain Sports Cafe to screen Sky Sports in high definition

Sports Cafe logoThe Sports Cafe group has signed a two-year deal with broadcaster BSkyB to screen Sky Sports channels in high definition at its eight venues.
Posted: 16 June 2006 | 17:11

Property magnate Donald Trump to build world-class golf resort in Scotland

Donald TrumpUS developer Donald Trump is to build a $500m (£271m) world-class golf resort in Scotland.
Posted: 14 June 2006 | 13:32

EasyGroup launches new riverboat service

EasyCruiseEasyGroup is to roll out a European riverboat cruise service to add to its existing Easy-branded businesses.
Posted: 19 April 2006 | 10:43

Former Butlins staff in-line for payout over energy bills

The GMB union is trying to trace thousands of former Butlins employees who may be due a refund for heat and lighting bills they paid while living in company accommodation
Posted: 07 April 2006 | 19:07

Burke goes to Rank

Rank logoRank Group, owner of iconic restaurant brand Hard Rock Café, has hired former Thistle Hotels boss Ian Burke as it attempts to avoid being a takeover target.
Posted: 31 January 2006 | 11:12

Center Parcs signs Jersey deal

Leisure village operator Center Parcs has signed an agreement to operate a new luxury waterfront apartment and leisure complex in Jersey.
Posted: 20 December 2005 | 12:41

Londoners top spending league on dining out and hotel stays

Londoners spend 25% more on dinning and hotels than their regional counterparts, according to a new survey.
Posted: 30 November 2005 | 11:41

Profit falls as Luminar plans restructure

Bar, restaurant and nightclub operator Luminar has seen profit and turnover drop as it enters a year of transition.
Posted: 26 May 2005 | 10:57

Hilton to sell Australian health clubs?

Hilton has confirmed it is considering an unsolicited offer for its Australian health and fitness clubs, but denied rumours it was looking to sell the entire 120-strong LivingWell chain.
Posted: 25 May 2005 | 15:05

Survey reveals hospitality most thrifty sector

Hospitality and leisure employees travel more than any other sector but are also the most conscious of cost, according to a new survey.
Posted: 05 May 2005 | 11:14

Market snapshot: Tourism

Key trends in the UK tourism industry
Posted: 26 April 2005 | 18:24

Regional Spotlight: Darlington

The licensed and leisure scene in Darlington has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, and a huge amount of money has been ploughed into the surrounding area.
Posted: 14 December 2004 | 11:21

Super Casinos to be restricted

The Government has said it plans to limit the number of new “super casinos” to eight.
Posted: 16 November 2004 | 17:26

Most UK hotel guests are on leisure breaks

Leisure is still the most popular use for the UK's hotels, according to a new report from market analysts Mintel.
Posted: 17 September 2004 | 13:53

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