Hospitality industry steps up calls for VAT cut to boost business and jobs
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has revealed results of a new survey which show an overwhelming majority of operators support calls for a VAT cut.
Archives for April 22, 2012
Village Hotels expands with luxury room launch as De Vere Group disposes hotels
De Vere Group has announced it has disposed of two hotels with plans to sell two more to fund development of its brands including De Vere Village Hotels where Robert Cook has launched a new luxury room type; 'Upper Deck'.
Managed pubs running out of market space, warns Horizons
As pub group TCG launches a new quick service food concept, foodservice analyst Horizons warns that managed pub companies could encounter problems as they run out of space to grow in the pub market and may have to consider becoming restaurants in their...
Craft Guild of Chefs reveals finalists for 2012 Awards
The shortlist for the 2012 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards has been announced for all 15 categories, following a record number of entries from chefs across the UK.
Thomas Keller receives World's 50 Best Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Keller has been given the S.Pellegrino Lifetime Achievement Award by the World’s 50 Best Restaurant Academy.
November opening for £20m Nottingham hotel to be managed by De Vere Venues
A new £20m Nottingham eco-hotel which will be managed by De Vere Venues and is currently being built on a site adjacent to the East Midlands Conference Centre is due to open in November.
Cyrus Todiwala expands Café Spice Namaste into event catering with new partnership
Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala have launched an event catering partnership for their pan-Indian restaurant Café Spice Namaste with the London-based event company and caterer Moving Venue.
Miele to launch range of high-volume flatwork ironers
Laundry machine manufacturer Miele Professional is set to launch a new range of professional flatwork ironers for hospitality businesses, which are capable of processing more than 200kg of laundry every hour.
Noma's René Redzepi to set up restaurant in London during 2012 Olympics
Noma's head chef René Redzepi is to open a pop-up restaurant at London hotel Claridge's this summer to coincide with the start of the 2012 Olympics.