Independent Hotel Show 2016: Awards shortlists revealed 01-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham The eight hoteliers and six hotels shortlisted for the 2016 Independent Hotelier and Outstanding New Hotel awards have been announced.
Travelodge outlines Dorset expansion plans 01-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham Travelodge is searching for more hotel sites in Dorset to help meet growing demand for good value accommodation in the county.
Ancient Roman-inspired restaurant Roma to open in east London 01-Sep-2016 By Hannah Thompson Roma, a new Roman-themed restaurant, is to open in east London on 23 September.
Benihana fires up UK expansion plans after 30 years in Chelsea 01-Sep-2016 By Sophie Witts Japanese restaurant group Benihana has revealed plans to expand across the UK as it marks the 30th birthday of its Chelsea site this month.
Trade Union seeks second London site following Wapping launch 01-Sep-2016 By Hannah Thompson Trade Union ‒ the food, drink, barber and florist collaboration from the team behind Grand Union ‒ is seeking a second location in the centre of London, following its launch in Wapping in June.
Front-of-house staff encouraged to enter Gold Service Scholarship 2017 01-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham Front-of-house staff are being encouraged to enter the Gold Service Scholarship as the 2017 competition opens for entries.
CAU’s Graham Hall to head up Ennismore restaurants 01-Sep-2016 By James Wallin Graham Hall is leaving his role as managing director of CAU to head up the new restaurant division being created by Gleaneagles owner, Ennismore.
Hospitality Openings: August 2016 01-Sep-2016 By Hannah Thompson Far from its reputation as a quiet summer month, August has actually been full of activity, with Basque and Peruvian cuisine in full force.
Tim Hortons to expand in the UK 01-Sep-2016 By Sophie Witts Cult Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has announced plans to open its first full-service outlets in the UK as part of a global expansion drive.