All news articles for February 2015

The Curious Pig, Geronimo Inns' next pub to open, will be an extension of the Betjeman Arms (pictured) at the opposite end of St Pancras station

Geronimo Inns outlines plans for 2015

By Mark Wingett

Geronimo Inns, the Young’s-owned pub group, has secured two new sites to open in the autumn following three openings over the next few months. 

Surya Hotels has acquired The George hotel in Colchester

Surya acquires Colchester hotel

By Carina Perkins

Surya Hotels has acquired a former Bespoke hotel, The George in Colchester, after several months of negotiation.

Hospitality Openings: January 2015

Hospitality Openings: January 2015

By Emma Eversham

Take a look around the hottest hospitality openings of January, including Judy Joo's London restaurant Jinjuu, auction house Bonham's restaurant and new suite-only hotel Urban Villa.

Allergy aware: outlets are complying to legislation in varying degrees

Diner's death is 'wake-up call for industry'

By Joe Lutrario

The death of a woman, who had a suspected allergic reaction after eating at a Manchester restaurant, is a wake-up call to restaurateurs to embrace new allergen laws.

BluSky Marketing found that hotels are still failing to leverage social media effectively

Hotels must embrace technology, warns expert

By Carina Perkins

Luxury and boutique hotels are still failing when it comes to social media, and risk losing out if they do not start embracing technology, an industry expert has warned.

Planning a refrub? Check out our top tips from Melissa Porter

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10 top tips for a successful refurbishment by TV’s Melissa Porter

By Melissa Porter

Property developer, TV presenter of a host of home and building programmes and judge of the recent Liberis Great British Makeover competition, Melissa Porter gives her top tips on managing your own makeover if you’re planning to refurbish your business...