Britannia Hotels buys two Scarborough hotels out of administration
Britannia Hotels has bought two hotels in Scarborough – the Royal Hotel and the Clifton Hotel – out of administration, bringing its portfolio up to 39.
Archives for March 21, 2012
Budget 2012: Osborne refuses to budge on alcohol duty or reduce VAT for hospitality, but does offer to back business
The Chancellor George Osborne has refused to budge on the alcohol duty escalator or reduce VAT for the hospitality industry, but did outline other plans to help business as a whole in this year's Budget.
Budget 2012: The pub and bar industry's reaction
The Chancellor George Osborne's decision to refuse to budge on the controversial beer duty escalator in the Budget has been widely criticised by the pub and bar sector as a missed opportunity to reverse a policy that continues to lead to job losses and...
Budget 2012: The hotel industry's reaction
While one or two measures announced in today’s budget have been welcomed by the UK hotel industry, Chancellor George Osborne has left many businesses in the dark and avoided a number of major issues hampering the sector.
Vintellect launches plug and play wine preservation system
Vintellect has launched Vinoglass Elite, a plug and play wine preservation system it says cuts down on installation requirements and costs while maintaining the benefits of a system that ensures the best measure, temperature and quality of wine served.
Budget 2012: The restaurant industry's reaction
Members of the restaurant industry have expressed their disappointment at the Chancellor's lack of help for the sector in today's Budget, saying his claim that he will 'unashamedly back business' means nothing if he doesn't cut VAT.
Airport restaurants: the changing face of airside dining
With up to 30,000 people departing from Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 every day, established food concepts and emerging brands are increasingly recognising the potential of such high-footfall transport hubs.
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How to play music effectively and legally in your hospitality business
Dharmendra Patel, managing director of PlayNetwork talks about the benefits of playing music in a pub, restaurant or hotel and advises on how to ensure it is being played legally.