Archives for March 17, 2008

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Drive Towards Free Tap Water

By Joe Lutrario

The Government joins forces with the UKs biggest water provider to urge the hospitality sector to offer free tap water to customers as a matter of course.

Champagne Region to Expand

By Claire Miller

The protected Champagne region in France has been significantly expanded for the first time since 1927 in an attempt to ease ennourmous unfulfilled demand.

Heston Sells the Fat Duck

By Claire Miller

Heston Blumenthal has sold his multi-award-winning Michelin starred Bray restaurant, the Fat Duck, to his fathers stepbrother. Blumenthal - who boasts three Michelin stars - will continue to run the kitchen.

Travelodge and Premier Inn Merger Talks

By Claire Miller

Two giants of the budget hotel industry in talks over a proposed £3 billion merger which would create an 800-hotel-strong supergroup