All news articles for June 2015

Conall Wolsey and James Sinton unveil their hotel plans for the former office block

Beannchor plans £4m Belfast hotel

By Emma Eversham

Northern Ireland based hospitality group Beannchor has announced plans to open a £4m 55-bedroom hotel in Belfast city centre. 

Imbibe Live 2015 preview

What's on at Imbibe Live 2015

By Emma Eversham

Imbibe Live, the annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade is back. Here's our round-up of what's on at this year's show.

With the rise of social media people frequently photograph food to share on social media and this can be harnessed by operators to create and enhance brand awareness says Digital Blonde's Karen Fewell

TRENDS

Generation Y demands a marketing story

By Ruth Williams

Sharing a brand story and telling customers why a product is special using imagery to create an emotional connection will increase sales and encourage brand loyalty.

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2015: The winners

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2015: The winners

By Sophie Witts

Sat Bains from two-Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms in Nottingham was awarded the top accolade at The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards held at the Hilton Park Lane in London last night (15 June).

Britannia Hotels acquire two further sites

Britannia Hotels acquire two further sites

By Sophie Witts

Cheshire-based Britannia Hotels has acquired two additional properties in Buxton and Hampshire, bringing its total hotel portfolio up to 49 sites.

CAU video profile

In Operation with...CAU

By Emma Eversham

In the first of our In Operation with... video series BigHospitality talks to Graham Hall, the managing director of CAU about the business, its aims and what helps to make it a success on a daily basis. 

Joining an aggregator can open up opportunities for hospitality businesses, but it's worth considering the pros and cons before committing, says Andrew Ball

ASK THE EXPERTS

What to consider when joining an aggregator

By Andrew Ball

Andrew Ball, head of hospitality at chartered accountants Haysmacintyre discusses what hospitality business owners should be considering when joining an aggregator.

The company is to operate The Best Western Plus Angel Hotel in Chippenham

Legacy Hotels expands UK portfolio

By Sophie Witts

Legacy Hotels & Resorts has acquired two Best Western properties and revealed plans to expand its UK portfolio.

Sat Bains opens new dining concept Nucleus

Sat Bains opens new dining concept Nucleus

By Sophie Witts

Chef Sat Bains is today (12 June) opening Nucleus, a ‘restaurant within a restaurant’ at his two-Michelin starred flagship Nottingham venue.

Eating-out spend reaches 13 month high

Eating-out spend reaches 13 month high

By Sophie Witts

Consumer spending on eating and drinking-out reached a record peak in May, according to the latest Barclaycard Consumer Spending report.

Apple Pay to launch in UK restaurants in July

Apple Pay to launch in UK restaurants in July

By Sophie Witts

Restaurants including Nando’s, Wagamama, Costa, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, KFC, and Subway will be supporting Apple Pay when it launches in the UK next month. 

Business Profile: Leon

Business Profile: Leon

By Joe Lutrario

One of the UK’s most influential restaurant chains is finally gearing up for serious growth and intends to build a healthy presence outside its London heartland within the next few years.

Beer sales grow in the on-trade but fall in pubs

Beer

BBPA data: On-trade beer sales fall 2.4%

By M&C Report

The off-trade drove cautious growth in the beer sector with total sales at the end of Q1 up 1.5% year-on-year over the 12 month period.

The brand is expanding its portfolio after profits more than doubled last year

EasyHotel eyes Manchester expansion

By Sophie Witts

‘Super budget’ hotel operator EasyHotel has announced plans to open a £6m 114-room site in central Manchester.

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