Gourmet pop-up restaurant to challenge frozen food perception
Westminster Kingsway College has teamed up with the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) to launch a pop-up restaurant serving only dishes that have been cooked from frozen.
Archives for June 12, 2011
Travelodge releases study on futuristic hotel rooms
Hotel rooms of the future will offer guests the ability to customise the walls and surroundings of their rooms to transform them into the venue of their choice, allowing for interactive audio-visual shopping or tourism, according to a futuristic study...
Jamie Oliver reveals plans for new restaurant chain
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has revealed plans to build upon his successful Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain with a new concept, to be called Union Jacks.
Gerard Basset among hospitality stars on Queen's Birthday Honours list 2011
Gerard Basset has been awarded an OBE in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list.
BAHA changes name to HOSPA
BAHA, the British Association of Hospitality Accountants, will be rebranding to reflect the changing nature of financial management in the hospitality industry.
No Saints fuels aggressive expansion with £2.1m investment
No Saints, the burgeoning bar and restaurant operator run by Luminar Leisure founder Stephen Thomas, has secured a £2.1m injection from investment vehicle Hotbed to continue its aggressive expansion.
Hotel prices are more important than brands, finds survey
Nine out of ten UK travellers say they value the price of a hotel more than its brand, finds a new survey.
ASK THE EXPERTS
How to secure funding for your hospitality business
In today’s environment, how can a growing business be sure that it’s in the best possible position to secure much-needed financing? Mike Saul, Head of Hospitality and Leisure at Barclays Corporate explains how to access finance in the changing world of...
Pubs continue to suffer as drinkers stay at home
Pubs are continuing to suffer from reduced drinks sales as cash-strapped consumers decide to stay at home because they can get better value from shop-bought alcohol.