Inner city pubs were hardest hit by smoking ban
Inner city pubs have suffered most since the introduction of smoking bans in Scotland, England and Wales, finds a new report that examined pub closures around the country.
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Wimbledon in 3D at Park Plaza and BBQ masterclasses at Pearl restaurant
Restaurants, pubs and hotels, including Pearl and Park Plaza London Victoria, tell us about the marketing campaigns and promotions they're running this summer to attract customers
Institute of Hospitality launches Welsh branch
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) yesterday established a regional branch in Wales, which it says will allow it to more effectively represent the industry and collaborate with other groups in the sector.
Admiral invests £5m in upgrading pubs that ‘undersell’
Admiral Taverns will invest £5m in upgrading a number of its pubs over a five-month period, in an effort to boost their appeal to customers.
IHG completes structure for new Olympic route hotels
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) says it is on track to open its new Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites London Stratford City in time for the Olympic Games.
Career Profile: James Partridge
The Dorchester's new Director of Group Sales and Events' 20-year career in hospitality has taken him from a country house hotel nestled in the Cotswolds to the luxury hotel sector in London. He was responsible for launching Gordon Ramsay Holdings' York &...
BBPA: Pubs are key to high street revival
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed that pubs should play a central role in government plans to create more prosperous and diverse high streets.
Benugo opens latest restaurant Bishopsgate Kitchen
Café-deli chain Benugo has launched a new all-day dining restaurant in Spitalfields called Bishopsgate Kitchen.