Irish hotel group Maldron opens first UK hotel
The Irish hotel group Maldron has opened its first venture in the UK in Cardiff, following a £25m reconstruction of an old hotel.
Archives for May 17, 2011
Government calls for feedback on hospitality regulations
Publicans, restaurateurs and hoteliers have just a few weeks left to voice their concerns with regulations that they feel are stifling the industry as the deadline approaches for the government’s call for comments.
Byron takes burger pop-up to festivals across UK
Hamburger chain Byron is expanding its pop-up business by targeting festivals, street parties and special events throughout the country.
April pub and restaurant sales up, but analysts urge caution
The Royal Wedding, Easter Holidays and record sunshine all contributed to higher sales in pubs and restaurants this year, but market analysts warn that they also created new challenges for the hospitality sector, which did not trade as well as it could have.
Hallmark buys Croydon’s Aerodrome hotel
Leeds-based hotel group Hallmark Hotels has acquired the Aerodrome Hotel in Croydon, marking the seventh UK property in the company’s portfolio.
Alcohol prices see record hikes in April as inflation rises
The UK’s latest inflation hike is likely to cause further damage to the hospitality sector, both in terms of sales and staffing, say sector trade groups.