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Paul Kitching, chef proprietor of the Michelin-starred 21212 in Edinburgh has been named the best chef in Scotland in the Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards.
Hospitality operator and brewer Young’s said it saw the strongest growth in the hotel sector of its business last year with revpar up 14.2 per cent to £44.11.
Travelodge is pressing forward with the expansion of its Metro brand by converting pubs, office buildings and even snooker halls into small 20-40 bedroom hotels.
Local and premium beers will continue to be a priority for consumers this summer, but in order to make the most of sales and appeal to a range of consumer groups, publicans must promote beer as a respectable drink with a diverse history.
Amsterdam-based hotel group Qbic Hotels, has revealed plans to open 10 hotels in the UK and is actively searching for properties in London, Bristol, Birmingham and Glasgow.
Healthy fast food chain Pod has secured £3.5m of funding to open a further 16 sites across London, taking its estate to 25 by mid-2012.