Independent hotels in coastal areas see greatest number of room closures
A new report has shown that almost 40,000 hotel rooms in the UK closed over the last decade with independent hotels in coastal areas most affected.
Archives for October 13, 2013
Pan Chai eyes UK expansion under new franchise
Pan Chai, the luxury pan-Asian concept with a single site in Harrods Food Hall, wants to roll out in city-centre locations across the UK under a newly launched franchise.
Tasmanian single malt whisky launches in UK
Tasmania-based whisky producer The Old Hobart Distillery is bringing one of its newest products – Overeem Single Malt – to the UK after securing a distribution agreement with Oak Cask Distribution.
Tourism boost for Britain as Osborne confirms relaxed visa rules for Chinese
Chancellor George Osborne’s announcement that visa applications for Chinese visitors to the UK will be simplified has been welcomed by hospitality and tourism organisation’s alike, after years of campaigning about the issue.
Chris Galvin backs HTP’s new hospitality training initiative
Your Future in Hospitality, a new Isle of Wight-based initiative from HTP Training which looks to attract more young people into the hospitality industry, has been welcomed by Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Chris Galvin.