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Creativevents and The Fine Food Company have won a five year contract worth more than £4m to supply catering to visitors of the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Hampton Court Flower Show.
Travelodge has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive, with former Safestore Holdings boss Peter Gowers replacing Grant Hearn after 10 years of service with the budget hotel operator.
UK drinks wholesale business Ooberstock has signed an exclusive distribution deal to supply Hadley’s Gold, a lager from former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley.
A new study into the UK hotel industry has revealed that many businesses are in danger of failing to attract modern-day travellers, with a separate survey confirming that free internet is becoming a must for the vast majority of guests.
Ibérica Restaurants, the three-strong Spanish group led by two-Michelin-starred chef Nacho Manzano, is actively looking to expand outside of London with plans for up to 10 UK sites in the next five years.
The importance of holding meetings to clinch business deals has been emphasised by hotel group Crowne Plaza who has found that those who don’t invest enough time in face-to-face contact could be missing out 24 per cent of additional revenue.