FRHI eyes UK Swissôtel and Fairmont expansion
Canadian hotel company FRHI, which owns the international Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands, has ambitions to expand its visibility in London, BigHospitality has learnt.
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Will Brown on Northern Ireland's food scene and the benefits of local sourcing
Great British Menu chef Will Brown recently refurbished the Old Schoolhouse Inn, introducing a new menu that combines Northern Irish classics with modern European ingredients, and was rewarded with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
#IHS2014: Stop forcing people into promotions, say hotel managers
Improving staff retention involves providing opportunities for growth, but also letting employees decide what they want, according to speakers at the Independent Hotel Show.
Half of diners ready for mobile payments in restaurants
Over half (51 per cent) of 18 to 44-year-olds would be ready to use their mobile to speed up payment in restaurants, according to new research by CGA Peach and Zonal Retail Data Systems.
Inception Group to open seventh site
The Inception group will open themed-bar Beaver Lodge in London’s Chelsea in January 2015.
Demon Leisure to open Leeds sports bar
Demon Leisure will open The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes sports bar in Leeds city centre on 8 November.