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In July, during the build-up to the London 2012 Olympics, hotels in London suffered a drop in occupancy of 10.2 per cent as a result of a fall in demand from leisure and tour group visitors but the city still led the way among major cities in Europe.
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has announced it plans to sell its stake in The British Larder business and return to the acquisition trail following the purchase of former Berni Inn venue the Crown & Thistle in Abingdon-on-Thames.
Premium disposables manufacturer Huhtamaki has launched a new range of 'contemporary' paper food containers for caterers looking to improve the presentation of their food to go ranges.
Denmark-born chef Christoffer Hruskova, who won the North Road Restaurant its first Michelin star 10 months after it opened, has announced he has left the venue and is no longer involved in the business after a disagreement with co-owner Viviane Lorans.
Dave Watts, head chef at Gloucestershire hotel and spa Cotswold House has been named the 'chef to watch' by the 2013 Good Food Guide.
French hotel operator Accor is planning to open four more hotels in London this October under its Ibis, Novotel and Mercure brands.
Gideon Joffe, the restaurateur son of Giraffe founders Russel and Juliette Joffe, has unveiled plans to open his latest concept, a casual-dining chicken restaurant in Muswell Hill, north London.