All news articles for February 2016

Hospitality Openings: February 2016

Hospitality Openings: February 2016

By Sophie Witts

It's been another big month for hospitality openings, with a new restaurant from Damien Hirst, Theo Randall re-opening at the InterContinental Hotel and a flagship Soho site for Bukowksi Grill.

More international tourists headed to the English regions than ever befor last year. Photo: VisitEngland

English regions see spike in international tourist numbers

By Helen Gilbert

The number of international tourists flocking to English regions has hit a record level with some areas experiencing double digit growth in visitor numbers, latest figures compiled for VisitBritain have revealed.

ALTAR Furniture's Great Tape tables is part of the Modern Nostalgia trend while Williams' Refrigeration's coldrooms shows how the kitchen is now theatre

Hotelympia 2016 identifies industry trends

By Emma Eversham

The growth of free-from food, de-formalised dining and the kitchen as theatre are some of latest trends in the hospitality sector that will be explored in more detail at Hotelympia 2016. 

In Operation with...Coast to Coast

In Operation with...Coast to Coast

By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality visits Coast to Coast, The Restaurant Group's American restaurant chain, to find out how it operates and what is behind its success our latest In Operation with... video. 

TRG's Coast to Coast reveals ambitious expansion plans

TRG's Coast to Coast reveals ambitious expansion plans

By Emma Eversham

Angelo Gabrilatsou, the managing director of Coast to Coast has revealed ambitious plans for the American restaurant chain's growth with at least 16 new sites due to open by the end of 2017. 

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2016

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2016

By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality rounds up the latest appointments from within the industry, including new roles at K Bar, Berners Tavern and Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

Haggis, neeps and tatties

Scotland becoming a 'global leader' in food and drink

By Sophie Witts

The top performing Scottish food, drink and leisure businesses saw a combined turnover of £4.1bn last year as the country continues to further its reputation as a ‘global leader' in the industry.

The People's Favourite Award is part of the SRA's Food Made Good Awards

SRA unveils People's Favourite restaurant shortlist

By Emma Eversham

East Sussex restaurant The Gallivant and Lussmans Fish & Grill in Hertfordshire have been named among the five shortlisted restaurants in line for this year's Sustainable Restaurant Association's (SRA) People's Favourite award. 

Three innovative ways to use tea

Three innovative ways to use tea

By Emma Eversham

Tea. It’s a small word that stands for a lot. However, when it comes to using the leaf to its full potential many hospitality operators are still falling short.