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CatererSearch has all the latest hospitality news from the hotel, restaurant, pub, bar and contract catering sectors.en-gb2006 Reed Business InformationMon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT60http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321957/mc-buys-another-property-in-new-zealand-and-other-international-hotel-news.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321957/mc-buys-another-property-in-new-zealand-and-other-international-hotel-news.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsEssential news from around the world, including: Four tour operators suspend Lake Garda hotel; Rezidor Group opens another property in Middle East; IHG wins management contract in EgyptMon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321958/buddha-bar-to-open-in-london.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321958/buddha-bar-to-open-in-london.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsBuddha Bar, the iconic Paris-based restaurant and lounge bar, will open its London outlet on 24 July. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321955/indian-restaurant-mela-opens-second-outlet.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321955/indian-restaurant-mela-opens-second-outlet.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe owner of Indian food restaurant Mela has opened its second outlet and unveiled plans to expand rapidly across Greater London and the surrounding areas.Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321956/norwegian-geir-skeie-named-best-chef-in-europe.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/07/321956/norwegian-geir-skeie-named-best-chef-in-europe.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsNorwegian chef Geir Skeie has been crowned the best chef in Europe in the inaugural Bocuse d’Or Europe competition, which took place in Norway last week.Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321954/fishworks-parts-company-with-mitch-tonks.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321954/fishworks-parts-company-with-mitch-tonks.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsEmbattled fish restaurant chain FishWorks today announced that Mitch Tonks, its founder and former chief executive, will step down as director with immediate effect. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321953/cost-of-running-a-pub-continues-to-rise-says-almr.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321953/cost-of-running-a-pub-continues-to-rise-says-almr.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe cost of running a pub has risen to 53% of total turnover, as staff wages and premises costs continue to escalate, research revealed today.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:57:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321952/hard-rock-plans-significant-number-of-european-outlets.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321952/hard-rock-plans-significant-number-of-european-outlets.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsHard Rock International, the restaurant and hotel operator, has unveiled plans to open a “significant” number of new European outlets in the next three years. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:57:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321950/roland-fasel-appointed-general-manager-at-londons-dorchester.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321950/roland-fasel-appointed-general-manager-at-londons-dorchester.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsLondon’s Dorchester hotel has appointed Roland Fasel as its new general manager, replacing Christopher Cowdray, who was last year named chief executive of parent company the Dorchester Collection.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321949/mandarin-oriental-hyde-park-general-manager-to-leave.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321949/mandarin-oriental-hyde-park-general-manager-to-leave.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London is leaving today after working at the five-star hotel for just over two years. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321948/lindley-catering-limited-becomes-lindley-group.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321948/lindley-catering-limited-becomes-lindley-group.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsStadia caterer Lindley Catering Limited has become Lindley Group and launched three new food service divisions.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321946/london-restaurants-to-mark-us-independence-day.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321946/london-restaurants-to-mark-us-independence-day.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsLondon restaurants are putting on special menus and events today to mark America’s Independence Day. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321945/crowne-plaza-and-pret-a-manger-sign-up-to-green-scheme.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321945/crowne-plaza-and-pret-a-manger-sign-up-to-green-scheme.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsCrowne Plaza and Pret A Manger have become the first hospitality operators to sign up to the London Development Agency’s Green500 scheme.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321942/june-a-bad-month-for-hotels-and-restaurants.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321942/june-a-bad-month-for-hotels-and-restaurants.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsHotels and restaurants struggled badly during June, as the UK’s service sector shrunk at its quickest rate for nearly seven years, latest statistics have revealed.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321947/pubs-losing-5m-a-week-in-food-sales.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/04/321947/pubs-losing-5m-a-week-in-food-sales.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe pub industry is missing out on nearly £5m a week in food sales as customers visit pubs less often and spend less on food when they are there, wide-ranging research has revealed.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321941/hix-oyster-chop-house-met-with-mixed-reaction.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321941/hix-oyster-chop-house-met-with-mixed-reaction.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsHix Oyster & Chop House has met a mixed reaction from the Metro’s food critic Marina O’Loughlin, who praises the restaurant’s food but not the atmosphere in her latest review. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321939/delaware-north-signs-60m-derby-county-fc-deal.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321939/delaware-north-signs-60m-derby-county-fc-deal.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsDerby County Football Club has signed a 10-year £60m catering deal with Delaware North, the caterer for Wembley Stadium and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321938/greene-king-chief-executive-calms-slowdown-fears.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321938/greene-king-chief-executive-calms-slowdown-fears.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe chief executive of Greene King today insisted that the impact of the economic slowdown on pubs had been “overblown” as the brewer and pub operator unveiled a rise in annual profits.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321937/caterersearchs-best-of-the-hospitality-web.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321937/caterersearchs-best-of-the-hospitality-web.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsCelebrity chef Jamie Oliver is planning a Welsh restaurant in Cardiff the Western Mail proudly crowed yesterday as part of his Jamie’s Italian chain.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:43:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321918/teachers-and-parents-must-help-caterers.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321918/teachers-and-parents-must-help-caterers.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsMore needs to be done to get headteachers and parents on side if school dinners reform is to succeed, exclusive Caterer research has revealed.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321914/langham-sets-sights-on-rapid-international-expansion.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321914/langham-sets-sights-on-rapid-international-expansion.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsLangham Hotels International (LHI) plans to more than double its estate in the next 18 months, Caterer has learnt.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321917/business-uproar-at-plans-to-make-gender-pay-gap-public.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/03/321917/business-uproar-at-plans-to-make-gender-pay-gap-public.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsIndustry groups have criticised government proposals to force companies bidding for public-sector contracts to disclose the difference in pay between their male and female staff.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321931/jamie-oliver-and-hugh-fearnley-whittingstall-honoured-by-rspca.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321931/jamie-oliver-and-hugh-fearnley-whittingstall-honoured-by-rspca.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsCelebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall have received awards for their animal welfare work.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:44:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321930/robot-barman-debuts-at-londons-selfridges.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321930/robot-barman-debuts-at-londons-selfridges.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe world's first robotic barman is making an appearance today at Selfridges in LondonWed, 02 Jul 2008 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321929/unhealthy-food-still-widespread-at-uk-visitor-attractions.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321929/unhealthy-food-still-widespread-at-uk-visitor-attractions.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsMeals at UK visitor attractions are overwhelmingly in excess of the recommended guidelines for children’s intake of fat, salt and sugar, a report warned today.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321928/call-for-hospitality-contestants-for-new-bbc2-tv-series.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321928/call-for-hospitality-contestants-for-new-bbc2-tv-series.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe production company behind The Hotel Inspector is looking for family-owned hospitality businesses to star in a new BBC2 TV documentary series.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321875/rising-star-leisure-plans-to-expand-portfolio.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321875/rising-star-leisure-plans-to-expand-portfolio.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsBar and restaurant operator Rising Star Leisure plans to expand its portfolio with the opening of up to three new London sites in the coming year, Caterersearch can reveal. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321874/charles-wells-hit-by-midlands-water-alert.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321874/charles-wells-hit-by-midlands-water-alert.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsCatering businesses in Northampton and Daventry face a further three weeks without water after a bug that can cause diarrhoea was found in the water system.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321873/blue-apple-extends-easyjet-relationship-with-new-deal.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/02/321873/blue-apple-extends-easyjet-relationship-with-new-deal.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsContract caterer Blue Apple has extended its relationship with budget airline EasyJet and signed its first nil-subsidiary contract as it celebrates 10 years in business.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/01/321872/gatwick-airport-adds-to-food-and-beverage-options.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/01/321872/gatwick-airport-adds-to-food-and-beverage-options.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsGatwick Airport has completed the redevelopment of its food and beverage operation in the south terminal ahead of the summer exodus. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/01/321871/licensing-act-has-had-no-impact-on-combating-alcohol-fuelled-violence.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/07/01/321871/licensing-act-has-had-no-impact-on-combating-alcohol-fuelled-violence.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNewsThe Licensing Act 2003 has had “no impact whatsoever” on reducing street violence, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:07:00 GMT