All news articles for January 2017

BHA: Uncertain times mean UK hospitality must be competitive

BHA: Uncertain times mean UK hospitality must be competitive

By Hannah Thompson

Uncertain political and economic times mean it is more important than ever that the UK hospitality and tourism industry can compete, Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) has warned.

Bone Daddies confirms new Marylebone opening

Bone Daddies confirms new Marylebone opening

By Hannah Thompson

Ramen bar group Bone Daddies has confirmed it is to open a new site in London’s Marylebone, ahead of its expected opening in the forthcoming Victoria Nova development.

Yotel to open in cities across the UK

Yotel to open first central London hotel

By Sophie Witts

Yotel, the pod hotel chain created by YO! Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe, is to open its first UK city centre site in Clerkenwell, London in late 2018.

Restaurant Eats Out: Bo Drake

Restaurant Eats Out: Bo Drake

By Emma Eversham

As part of its inaugural Restaurant Eats Out food tour, Restaurant takes a group of restaurant operators to some of London's hottest Asian dining spots. 

Queensway Group unveils new hotel brand Point A Hotels

Queensway Group unveils new hotel brand Point A Hotels

By Emma Eversham

Hospitality and property business Queensway Group has unveiled plans to launch new hotel brand Point A Hotels in the UK with seven hotels expected to open under the new brand in the next 10 weeks. 

David Taylor on 30 years of Balans Soho Society

SMALL TALK

David Taylor on 30 years of Balans Soho Society

By Sophie Witts

Late-night restaurant and celebrity favourite Balans Soho Society celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Co-founder David Taylor spoke to BigHospitality about updating the now six-strong brand and the changing world of Soho restaurants.

People On The Move In Hospitality: January 2017

People On The Move In Hospitality: January 2017

By Hannah Thompson

Far from a post-Christmas slump, hospitality has been beating the January blues with a round of high-profile appointments and roles - from the historic Liverpool hotel to top restaurants and hotel groups. We round up a selection...

Chefs' Secrets of Success: Ashley Palmer-Watts

Chefs' Secrets of Success: Ashley Palmer-Watts

By Hannah Thompson

In the latest in our Chefs' Secrets of Success series, we caught up with Ashley Palmer-Watts, executive group chef of Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. He talks advice to young chefs, learning the basics, and the importance of taste.

Restaurant Eats Out: Bao

Restaurant Eats Out: Bao

By Emma Eversham

As part of its inaugural Restaurant Eats Out food tour, Restaurant takes a group of restaurant operators to some of London's hottest Asian dining spots. 

Kew Green Hotels plans UK expansion

Kew Green Hotels plans UK expansion

By Sophie Witts

Kew Green Hotels has confirmed it is planning further expansion in the UK just over a year after its sale to a Chinese hotel group. 

How restaurants are reducing no shows

How restaurants are reducing no shows

By Emma Eversham

Diners not turning up for bookings has a big impact on a restaurant’s revenue, but as BigHospitality has found, the number of no shows can be cut considerably if reservations are simply handled in the right way. 

Malmaison Hotel du Vin to open in York

Malmaison Hotel du Vin to open in York

By Hannah Thompson

Boutique hotel group Malmaison Hotel du Vin is to open a 160-bedroom hotel at Yorkshire House in York after receiving planning permission for its multi-million pound renovation proposal.

Matin Miah on the rise of Jamaican food, expansion and Caribbean vibe

SMALL TALK

Matin Miah on the rise of Jamaican food, expansion and that Caribbean vibe

By Hannah Thompson

As co-founder of “real jerk” Dalston restaurant Rudie’s, Matin Miah knows a thing or two about the rise of Jamaican food. As the brand looks to expand its bar and confirms its second site, we talk “elevated” Caribbean cuisine, cocktails, and plans to...