The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 22/08 - 26/08
From high-profile restaurant lists to chefs writing to the Mayor of London, it was eventful this week. Here’s some of the top stories
Archives for August 25, 2016
The doggy dollar: How hospitality is recognising our love of dogs
It’s no secret that Brits love their dogs, and recent trends suggest that hospitality is starting to wake up to the business benefits of catering to customers' canine friends.
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VQ founder Simon Prideaux on growing a 24-hour restaurant brand
Late-night restaurant group VQ opened its third site in Notting Hill this month ahead of its 21st birthday in October.
UK restaurants help raise money for Italian Red Cross after earthquake
Restaurants across the UK are helping to raise money for the victims of the Italian earthquake, via the Italian Red Cross.
The Clink teams up with London Hilton Park Lane for charity dinner
The Clink Restaurant charity – which trains prisoners in hospitality skills and runs high-end restaurants in prisons ‒ has partnered with the 453-bedroom London Hilton on Park Lane for a fundraising dinner.
SACO appoints leadership team for Locke
SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has appointed a leadership team to oversee and spearhead the growth of its new aparthotel brand Locke.
Gusto to launch £1m site in Birmingham amid wider expansion
Gusto, the Italian-style restaurant group, is to launch its first site in Birmingham next month after a £1m investment, amid wider expansion plans.