London’s ‘most hi-tech hotel’ launches next month
London’s ‘most hi-tech hotel’ Eccleston Square in Pimlico is to launch on 11 July under the Design Hotels collection following a £6.5m refurbishment.
Archives for June 20, 2011
Accor launches All Seasons budget hotel brand
The Accor Group last week formally launched its budget hotel brand All Seasons in the UK market, ahead of plans to rapidly expand the chain internationally.
Whitbread first quarter performance hit by Royal Wedding
Premier Inn operator Whitbread has reported a continued sales increase in its first financial quarter, but said that business suffered in April as a result of the extended Easter and the Royal Wedding holiday.
Satsuma Japanese restaurant to become Katsu curry specialist
The Royal China Group is changing the focus of its only Japanese restaurant, Satsuma, to become a Katsu curry specialist.
Women 1st secures more funding for hospitality training for women
Women 1st, the programme set up by the hospitality skills council People 1st, has secured more government funding to provide women in the hospitality sector with training to further their careers.
Hospitality industry urged to improve customer service for 2012 Olympics
Businesses within the hospitality industry are being urged to improve their service standards in time for the 2012 London Olympics as a survey reveals that nearly three quarters of people don't think they are good enough.
Raconteur's Jamie MacDonald is crowned UK's best bartender
Jamie MacDonald of the Raconteur bar in Stockbridge, Edinburgh has been crowned the UK's best bartender after winning the UK final of the international cocktail competition World Class 2011.
Capital Pub Co. predicts strong sales through to London Olympics
Capital Pub Company, London's largest free house operator, predicts strong sales through to and beyond the London Olympics next year as the capital becomes the top destination for tourists.