All news articles for August 18, 2014

Travelife aims for UK expansion

Travelife aims for UK expansion

By Melodie Michel

Sustainability certification provider Travelife has revealed plans to increase its UK presence as part of a target to certify 3,000 hotels worldwide by 2017.

Brunei Sultan reported to be Grosvenor House ‘highest bidder’

Brunei Sultan reported to be Grosvenor House ‘highest bidder’

By Melodie Michel

The Sultan of Brunei, who owns The Dorchester Collection and was recently the target of public outrage for introducing death penalty for homosexuals in his country, has reportedly offered about US$2bn to buy three luxury hotels including London’s Grosvenor...

Restaurants targeted by scammers

Restaurants targeted by scammers

By Melodie Michel

Restaurant owners have been asked to remain vigilant as Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA) has noted an upsurge in phone scams targeting diners.

Burger & Lobster eyes Canary Wharf opening

Burger & Lobster eyes Canary Wharf opening

By Mark Wingett and Carina Perkins

Burger & Lobster, the London-based group, is in talks to open its seventh site in the capital in Canary Wharf, according to BigHospitality's sister title M&C Report.

Liverpool waterfront hotels outperform rest of city

Liverpool waterfront hotels outperform rest of city

By Melodie Michel

Liverpool waterfront hotels enjoyed 82 per cent occupancy between April and June – 4 per cent over the city’s average of 78 per cent, according to figures by the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership.