All news articles for January 20, 2012

Pub industry welcomes progress of Live Music Bill

20-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and publicans have welcomed the latest passage of the Live Music Bill through parliament in it's progress to possibly becoming law and making it easier for venues to put on live music.

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Seaside Sleepover at Barceló Imperial and Brew Your own Ale at The Draft House

20-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Restaurants, pubs and hotels - including Barceló Imperial, The Draft House, Prism Brasserie and Gilpin Hotel - tell BigHospitality about new products, special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.

£500k refurbishment for two Brakspear Pubs

20-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Brakspear Pubs has begun refurbishment schemes on two of its pubs run by The Tailor Made Dining Company at a total cost for both sites of over £500k.

People on the Move in Hospitality: January 2012

20-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

BigHospitality rounds up the latest appointments in the hospitality industry. This month sees key appointments at hotels, restaurants and pubs including The Roof Gardens, Morrison Bowmore, Hilton and Starwood.

Meliá to open their first UK hotel outside London

20-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Meliá Hotels International has announced they are to begin work this year on a £25m hotel as part of a Manchester development project, their first UK site outside London.

Restaurants issued with fire regulation warning

20-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Restaurateurs have been warned to check their kitchens and buildings meet fire safety regulations or face a substantial fine after the owners of a Chester restaurant were forced to pay over £24k for breaching rules.

Pritchitts brings back 'Magic Numbers' promotion

20-Jan-2012 By Emma Eversham

Dairy supplier Pritchitts has brought back its 'Magic Numbers' promotion, giving its customers the chance to win prizes throughout the year.

Pearls of Wisdom: Davide Scabin

20-Jan-2012 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-proprietor of Combal Zero in Piemonte, northern Italy – a regular on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list – is a pioneer of conceptual cooking.

Small hotel owners struggling to provide reliable Wi-Fi coverage

20-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Some hoteliers are struggling to find wireless internet suppliers able to provide reliable coverage for the whole of their hotel with the cost of comprehensive Wi-Fi proving too much, BigHospitality has found.