Santander commits £100m to Scottish hotel and leisure sectors
Santander has committed another £70m to the Scottish hotel and leisure sectors for 2014 after already lending £30m since the beginning of the year.
Archives for July 7, 2014
CAMRA calls for councils to protect pubs
A new report released by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) highlights how local councils can work to save British pubs by recognising their place in the community and blocking conversions from developers.
Classic Cuisine unveils new seafood range
Frozen food manufacturer Classic Cuisine has launched a range of seafood dishes.
Coffee shops boosting our high streets
Figures just released by research consultancy Allegra Strategies show that high streets throughout the UK are gaining a welcome economic and social boost from the rise in both independent and branded coffee shops setting up there.
VIDEO: National Restaurant Awards 2014
The National Restaurant Awards 2014 took place in London last week, with the top 100 list revealed alongside a number of special awards celebrating excellence in the UK restaurant industry.
Fish Club owners take on first pub venture
Fish Club restaurant owners Steve Orme, James Thomson and Jack Sutton are opening their first pub, Shepperton’s Red Lion, in September.
TripAdvisor Business president on tapping into the social traveller trend
Hospitality businesses have a big opportunity before them: The Social Traveller. From reading online travel reviews to sharing photos of hotels, travellers are increasingly social.
Mitch Tonks reveals Rockfish expansion plans
Mitch Tonks, the high-profile chef, has opened his fourth Rockfish seafood restaurant in Torquay, Devon as part of plans to grow the brand to 15 restaurants in coastal towns.