M&B considers Asian concept as Tampopo bid dropped
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is said to have abandoned a bid for the Asian restaurant chain Tampopo in favour of developing its own Asian concept.
Archives for June 9, 2011
UK hotels oppose ‘bed tax’ suggestions
The UK hotel industry has again strongly opposed suggestions that it should carry any additional taxes on rooms, amidst moves by some European cities to introduce the levy.
Fuller's strong performance boosted by hotels and managed pubs
Brewer and pub operator Fuller’s has seen sales and profits increasing in its managed pub and hotel divisions, although beer duty rises have hit performance in its tenanted pub arm and its UK beer sales.
Hotel staff lack knowledge of local areas, finds customer survey
The large majority of people in the UK feel that hotel staff don’t know enough about the local area, which significantly reduces the value of customer service provided.
Ideas from your Peers
Fathers’ Day tour at Vinopolis and Spanish celebration at La Tasca
Restaurants, pubs and hotels including tell us what promotions they’re running to attract customers this Fathers’ Day (19 June).
Hilton brings Waldorf Astoria brand to Scotland
Edinburgh’s Caledonian Hilton is to become Scotland’s first Waldorf Astoria hotel in summer 2012, following a £24m refurbishment.
Career profile: Michele Caggianese
Despite arriving in the UK seven and a half years ago from Italy with no knowledge of the English language and no formal training, Michele Caggianese has managed to carve a successful career front-of- house in some of London’s top restaurants and hotels....