Which? reports significant divide between best and worst rated hotel chains in the UK
Warner Leisure Hotels has topped a list of the best hotel chains operating in the UK with Which? members praising its child-free, luxury offer.
Archives for October 31, 2012
Miele's new H20 tumble dryers 'virtually eliminate' running costs for hoteliers
Miele Professional is to launch a new commercial tumble dryer which is heated using hot water, virtually eliminating running costs for hoteliers and efficiently making use of existing energy.
Hospitality Management apprenticeship launched to take professionals higher
People 1st has launched the first ever Level 4 apprenticeship framework for the hospitality industry to bridge the gap between the supervisory skills gained in an apprentice’s early career and the strategic management skills required to work at a senior...
Latin American Barrio Bars aiming for five London sites by 2013
The team behind Latin American-inspired bar concept Barrio Bars is aiming to increase its reach across the capital with plans to add sites in Clapham, south London and Notting Hill, west London to its estate by the end of next year.
Recession-proof? How Jamie Oliver's restaurants are dealing with the downturn
In a special audio report recorded at The Restaurant Show, Jacques Dejardin, head of operations at Jamie Oliver, reveals how the group is looking to retail, takeaway and collection, event catering and possibly all-day dining to protect its restaurants...
Menzies' Prince Regent hotel in Chigwell undergoes £1m refurbishment
Independent hotel group Menzies Hotels has started a major renovation of the Prince Regent hotel in Chigwell as part of a £7m redevelopment programme across its 15-strong estate.
Laverstoke Park Farm ordered to change 'childish' ale and lager labels
An independent complaints panel has ordered producer Laverstoke Park Farm to change the labels on its bottles of ale and lager because it thinks the images on them could appeal to children.