The Pony & Trap wins Best Food Pub at Great British Pub Awards
Josh Eggleton’s pub, The Pony & Trap in Chew Magna near Bristol, has been crowned Best Food Pub at the Great British Pub Awards.
Archives for September 11, 2014
British pub groups report positive performance
Pub groups the Peach Pub Company and J D Wetherspoon plc have released their results for the year, with turnovers looking positive.
Restaurants see steady growth in August
Despite the cooler weather, restaurants in the UK saw a 17th consecutive month of growth this August, according to Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
International buyers boost hotel investment market
Foreign investors are boosting the hotel property market, particularly in the West, according to real estate agency Colliers International.
Mixed growth for restaurants and pubs
Restaurants and pubs are forecast to grow, despite continued pressure in terms of outlets and value over the next few years, according to Allegra Foodservice.
Accor reveals ambitious UK expansion plans
Accor plans to open a further 90 hotels across the UK by 2018, focusing primarily on its economy and mid-scale brands.
UK to refund the cost of 25,000 Chinese visas
Chancellor George Osborne has revealed plans to refund the cost of thousands of Chinese visas to boost inbound tourism and strengthen relations between the UK and China.
The Town House hotel opens in Ludlow
Brothers Claude Bosi, the chef behind London’s Hibiscus restaurant, and Cedric Bosi, chef patron at The Charlton Arms pub in Ludlow, are opening a B&B style hotel in the Shropshire village.
Special report
Scottish independence: what impact on hospitality?
As Scotland draws closer to its historic vote on independence, BigHospitality takes a look at the potential impact of a yes vote on the Scottish hospitality sector.