Business Profile: Ponti's
How does a relatively unheralded Italian chain go head-to-head with the big boys? Ponti's managing director Stefano Ispani says the answer lies in the country's regional cooking.
Archives for July 5, 2011
Marco Pierre White: I’ve had to evolve
With a 20-strong stable of restaurants, pubs and inns Marco Pierre White has gone from Britain’s first three Michelin-starred chef to celebrated businessman.
BII shortlists pubs for training awards
BII, the trade group for the licensed retail sector, has announced the shortlisted companies selected for its NITA awards, which recognise training efforts in the pub sector.
Thistle hotels in London and Brighton are put up for sale
The Thistle hotels in London and Brighton have been put up for sale by owners Curzon Hotels.
Reduced VAT ‘not a fantasy’, claims Luke Johnson
Serial investor Luke Johnson has claimed a reduction in VAT for the hospitality industry is not a ‘fantasy’, and has urged the UK’s larger chains to put pressure on MPs.
Richard Vines appointed new UK chair of World's 50 Best Restaurants
Bloomberg chief food critic Richard Vines has been appointed the new UK chair of the S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy.
Pub operating costs stabilise, growth expected ahead
Pub operating costs are stabilising for the first time since 2007, indicating that Britain’s pubs and bars have a good platform for growth, reveals a benchmarking report from ALMR.
Travelodge partners with Topshop as part of £165m investment
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has acquired 21 new hotels across the UK, including its first in collaboration with Topshop owner Arcadia Group, at a total investment of £165m.