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VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has announced the finalists for its Awards for Excellence, paying tribute to businesses and individuals who are at the top of their game with customer service and practice.
Simon Hulstone has revealed some of the Michelin-starred names taking part in the upcoming guest chef series at his restaurant The Elephant in Torquay this year.
Former Great British Menu winner James Durrant has been appointed executive head chef at Bluebird Chelsea after closing his pub The Plough Inn in Hampshire in December.
All-day dining restaurant The Alchemist is to open in Newcastle’s Intu Eldon Square’s catering development, Grey’s Quarter, marking the chain’s first opening in the North East.
The US could experience an influx of British operators on its shores in the next few years with a number of restaurant groups looking at opportunities across The Pond.
His street food markets will attract more than one million visitors this year and his latest business, London Union, is backed by Jamie and Nigella. Now Jonathan Downey has his sights on creating the world’s best food and drink market.
Hilton Worldwide has awarded developer McAleer & Rushe a £26m contract to design and build the largest Hampton by Hilton hotel in Europe at Stansted airport.
Jobs in the UK’s tourism industry have grown by 12 per cent over five years to 2014, more than double the growth witnessed across other sectors of the economy.