All news articles for February 10, 2014

Blackpool's licensing committee votes against EMRO

10-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Blackpool Borough Council’s licensing committee has voted against the imposition of an Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO) in the town centre.

Jerk BBQ & rum shack concept unveiled by Adventure Bars

10-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Dub Jam - a new, fast-casual jerk BBQ rum shack concept – is being launched in Covent Garden next month by London-based bar operator Adventure Bars.

Report reveals impact of pubs on employment and economy

10-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Pubs employed over half a million people last year, but difficult trading conditions are putting jobs at risk, according to a new report.

Energy price hikes: Restaurants feel the heat as costs soar

10-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

The inflation-busting price hikes announced by ‘the big six’ electricity and gas firms last year have hit hospitality businesses hard, with 90 per cent of restaurateurs claiming rising energy costs have forced them to reassess menu prices.

Jurys Inn pilots mobile online check-in

10-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Jurys Inn Hotel Group is piloting mobile online check-in at its Islington hotel, with a view to rolling it out across its UK properties.

Sunny prospects for Easter weekend

10-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

UK hotels are enjoying an increase in early Easter bookings, with one in ten rooms across the UK already filled for the weekend.

Banoffee coffee launched by Cherizena

10-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Coffee specialist Cherizena has launched a new banoffee pie-flavoured coffee without the calories normally associated with the traditional dessert.

Record visits from Gulf countries boost UK tourism

10-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Britain's hospitality industry is benefiting from a boom in visits from affluent Middle Eastern countries, according to the latest data from VisitBritain.