Data and technology may change how we ‘do’ hospitality
Advanced technology and new ways of gathering data on customers could help restaurants run in a more informed way, an industry expert has advised.
Archives for September 17, 2014
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Charles Scudamore on HCP and the UK hotel market
Charles Scudamore is the principal and founder of Hetherley Capital Partners (HCP), a specialist hotel real estate investment and asset management firm, based in London. He talks BigHospitality about the current state of the UK hotel investment market...
Ex-Zafferano chef launches neighbourhood Italian restaurant
Former Zafferano head chef Andy Needham has launched his first solo project, L’Amorosa, on the site of the former Lola & Simón café in West London.
Will Ricker wins Westminster licensing battle
Restaurateur Will Ricker has won an appeal against Westminster City Council to allow customers at his Soho restaurant, La Bodega Negra, to buy alcohol without food.
Four Seasons hotel to open in Ten Trinity Square
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced plans with investor and developer Reignwood Group to transform London’s grade II listed Ten Trinity Square building into a luxury hotel and residential development.
Southampton City Council to implement late night levy
Southampton City Council has voted to implement a late night levy to pubs, bars and other venues in the city which serve alcohol past midnight.
Sous-vide concept Suchef opens second site in Farringdon
Sous-vide cooking concept Suchef has opened its second London site in Farringdon, and plans to open more in quick succession.