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Wales’ hospitality and tourism industries are thriving, with many local operators reporting their busiest year to date and a number of major business investments giving a clear sign that buyers are returning to the market.
Having recently assumed his position as executive chef of Cliveden House hotel, André Garrett will open his eponymous fine-dining restaurant at the five-star Berkshire property in just a few weeks’ time. And the chef has big ambitions for the new venue.
Pho and Tapas Revolution are among the restaurants confirmed to be taking units at Grand Central, the new shopping centre that will open above the renovated New Street station in Birmingham in 2015.
The nation's new obsession with home-baking, inspired by the hit TV show Great British Bake Off, could be helping to drive up the number of pastry chefs entering the hospitality industry with colleges reporting an upturn in the number of students...
Canadian hotel operator Sandman has acquired the Ramada Plaza Gatwick hotel, which will become its second UK property under the Sandman Signature brand after a refurbishment.
New 'hyper local' restaurant app Ruffl has launched, connecting diners to restaurants with available tables in the area they are in and helping to fill restaurant owners' empty tables.
As managing director of Benugo, Guy Kellner has helped almost triple the size of the business since joining four years ago. His career began with Hilton where he rose up the ranks to be food and beverage director at New York's Waldforf Astoria, before...