Archives for November 6, 2013

MWB Group Holdings founder to build pub estate

Richard Balfour-Lynn, the founder of MWB Group Holdings, the former owner of the Hotel du Vin and Malmaison chains, is looking to build an estate of pubs in London, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Report.

IHG to open Staybridge Suites Vauxhall in 2015

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) has confirmed it will open its second London Staybridge Suites property in Vauxhall in early 2015. 

Hospitality trade associations call for Government re-think on personal licences abolishment

A number of pub, hospitality and drinks trade associations have joined together to ask the Government to re-think its plans on abolishing personal licences. 

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How hotels can get the best from OTAs

Hoteliers often call Online Travel Agents (OTAs) such as booking.com, Expedia and LateRooms ‘a necessary evil’ as they help to market and sell bedrooms, yet in doing so take a considerable chunk of the business’s bottom line through commission.

Sharp's Brewery launches Cornish Pilsner on draught

Sharp's Brewery has launched a draught version of its Cornish Pilsner following its success in bottles.

Pizza and cider specialist The Stable looks outside South West for expansion

The owners of Pizza and cider restaurant company The Stable are looking to grow the business outside of its South West heartland with London and the South East the main locations being looked at for expansion.