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Hospitality Openings: August 2015

Hospitality Openings: August 2015

By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality rounds up August's new openings including Bonfire, Iberica, The Shankly Hotel and Boneyard. 

Hospitality Openings: July 2015

Hospitality Openings: July 2015

By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality rounds up July's hospitality openings which includes a seventh London Chipotle, Picture House Central and K10.

People on the Move in Hospitality: July 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: July 2015

By Liam Garrahan

In a month that saw American Zach Johnson win the Open Championship at St. Andrews, the golf resort is among a number of companies to appoint a new general manager this month. Other appointments include a new head chef at Cornwall's The Idle Rocks...

Top 10 emerging UK destinations

Top 10 emerging UK destinations

By Liam Garrahan

In our latest image gallery we take a look at the ‘emerging’ UK cities, those which have seen the biggest increase in foreign visitors since 2012. 

Hospitality Openings: June 2015

Hospitality Openings: June 2015

By Liam Garrahan

A round-up of June's hospitality openings that include Smith & Wollensky, Vincent Café and Cocktail Bar, and Inn on the Square.

People on the Move in Hospitality: June 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: June 2015

By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality's latest round-up of career moves within the industry sees new appointments at the Gordon Ramsay Group, The Connaught, Grosvenor House and Drake & Morgan among others. 

Hospitality Openings: May 2015

Hospitality Openings: May 2015

By Sophie Witts

The hospitality sector saw a flood of openings in May, with Yauatcha launching a second London restaurant, new sites from Benito's Hat and Burger & Lobster, and rooftop restaurants beginning to pop-up for the summer.

People on the Move in Hospitality: May 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: May 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been a bumper month of appointments in the hospitality industry, including new team members at London Hilton Park Lane, Hutong at The Shard, and Macdonald Hotels.

Hospitality Openings: April 2015

Hospitality Openings: April 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month for hospitality with the launch of Steve Parle's Craft London, the Peers Dining Room in the House of Lords opening to the public and 17th century Stanbrook Abbey opening as a hotel.

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month for hospitality with Frankie & Benny's founder joining Bulldog Hotel Group, a host of young talent taking up positions at Lainston House and Shibden Mill Inn, as well as a new head chef at Bibendum.

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month for hospitality with Frankie & Benny's founder joining Bulldog Hotel Group, a host of young talent taking up positions at Lainston House and Shibden Mill Inn, as well as a new head chef at Bibendum.

Hospitality Openings: March 2015

Hospitality Openings: March 2015

By Sophie Witts

March has seen a flood of restaurant and bar openings in the hospitality sector, including the first James Martin Kitchen at Stansted Airport, Vinoteca in King's Cross and Boozy Cow expanding within Scotland.

People on the Move in Hospitality: March 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: March 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been a busy month for the hospitality industry once again, with new appointments at Welcome Break, Hampton by Hilton and Paradise by way of Kensal Green.

Hospitality Openings: February 2015

Hospitality Openings: February 2015

By Sophie Witts

Take a look at some of the best new sites that opened around the UK in February, including Manchester United's Hotel Football, glh's first every hotel and the new site from Brighton's Coal Shed owners, The Salt Room.

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been a busy month in the hospitality industry with a whole range of new appointments at hotels, pubs and restaurants, including The Four Seasons Hampshire, Plateau restaurant and Geronimo Inns.

Trade organisations join forces to tackle chef skills shortage

Trade organisations join forces to tackle chef skills shortage

By Ellie Bothwell

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Perceptions Group have joined forces to help fight the shortage of pub chefs and improve chef skills for those working in the pub and bar sector.

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.

The Bocuse d'Or 2015 in pictures

Bocuse d'Or 2015 in pictures

By Carina Perkins

The UK team took 10th place at the Bocuse d'Or 2015 in Lyon this week, with Norweigan chef Orjan Johannessen from restaurant Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri in Austevoll impressing the jury to win the competition.

People on the Move in Hospitality: January 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: January 2015

By Emma Eversham

A new year and a new start for these seven members of the hospitality industry who have landed exciting new jobs at a range of hotels and restaurants, including Rosewood London, Hotel Gotham and Islington restaurant Public House. 

Ealing Park Tavern is the latest venture from ETM Group

First look: Ealing Park Tavern

By Carina Perkins

ETM Group opened its latest venture, Ealing Park Tavern, in South Ealing yesterday – BigHospitality takes a first glimpse inside.

People on the Move in Hospitality: December 2014

People on the Move in Hospitality: December 2014

By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments by DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool, Café Rouge, YO! Sushi and The Gleneagles Hotel

Hospitality Openings: Nov/Dec 2014

Hospitality Openings: Nov/Dec 2014

By Carina Perkins

Our latest roundup of the hottest openings in hospitality include Martin William’s first solo venture M, new Danish concept Snaps & Rye and Tom Kerridge’s new gastropub The Coach, as well as the Tulse Hill hotel.

Pied à Terre has been transformed into a contemporary and relaxed dining space

Gallery: Pied à Terre unveils new look

By Carina Perkins

Michelin-starred powerhouse Pied à Terre has undergone a £100,000 makeover to bring it up-to-date with London’s modern dining scene.

People on the Move in Hospitality: November 2014

People on the Move in Hospitality: November 2014

By Melodie Michel

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments by Menzies Hotels, ASAP, QHotels, and The Lucky Onion.

KFC says the new design - which features exposed ceilings, brick-effect walls and copper lights - will be rolled out nationwide from March 2015

Gallery: KFC unveils new restaurant design

By Carina Perkins

KFC has today unveiled a radical redesign of its Bracknell restaurant, which it claims shows the ‘future of interior design’ for the brand.

Hospitality openings October 2014

Hospitality openings: October 2014

By Melodie Michel

Our latest roundup of the hottest openings in hospitality include Skye Gingell's first solo venture Spring, Des McDonald's Le Chalet, Peruvian restaurants Pachamama and Senor Ceviche, as well as the Crescent Turner hotel in Whitstable.

People on the Move in Hospitality: October 2014

People on the Move in Hospitality: October 2014

By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments by Menzies Hotels, Aloft Liverpool, The Scran & Scallie and the Lancaster London hotel.

Hospitality openings: September 2014

Hospitality openings: September 2014

By Melodie Michel

Our latest roundup of the hottest openings in hospitality include Marcus Wareing's new restaurant Tredwell's, former Zafferano head chef Andy Needham's L'Amorosa, the new Hoxton hotel in Holborn, River Cottage's new Canteen in...

Hospitality openings September 2014

People on the Move in Hospitality: September 2014

By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments by Giraffe and Marston’s, as well as venues including The Truscott Arms, Flemings Mayfair, Parlour and Belgraves hotel.

Hospitality openings: August 2014

Hospitality openings: August 2014

By Melodie Michel

Our latest round of up of the hottest hospitality openings includes exotic burger joint BOBO Social, Marco Pierre White's new Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Glasgow, the largest CAU so far in Bristol and Flying Butlers' new serviced townhouses...

People on the Move in Hospitality: August 2014

People on the Move in Hospitality: August 2014

By Melodie Michel

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments at venues including The Northcote, W London, K West, Harbour Hotels and Hilton Manchester Deansgate.

Hospitality openings: July 2014

Hospitality openings: July 2014

By Melodie Michel

Our latest round of up of the hottest hospitality openings includes Dev Biswal's new Ambrette in Canterbury, Wahaca's latest fast-casual concept DF/Mexico, Virgilio Martinez's second Peruvian venue Lima Floral, Hawksmoor's fifth site...

People on the Move in Hospitality: July 2014

People on the Move in Hospitality: July 2014

By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments at venues including The Highwayman, Mayfair's 34 restaurant and The Kensington Hotel, as well as head office positions...

National Restaurant Awards 2014: in pictures

National Restaurant Awards 2014: in pictures

By Carina Perkins

The seventh National Restaurant Awards, organised by Restaurant magazine and sponsored by Estrella Damm, took place at The Hurlingham Club, London on 30 June.

Drygate Brewing Co. offers a working brewery experience alongside a restaurant, bar, terrace and events space.

Gallery: the UK’s first experiential craft brewery

By Lauren Houghton

New Glasgow venture Drygate Brewing Co. claims to be the UK’s first experiential craft brewery, offering a working brewery experience alongside a restaurant, bar, terrace and events space. Here we offer a look inside.

Hospitality Openings: June 2014

Hospitality Openings: June 2014

By Carina Perkins

Our latest round of up of the hottest hospitality openings includes Heston Blumenthal’s Heathrow venture The Perfectionists’ Café, Lee Westcott's Typing Room and Liverpool's Titanic Hotel, as well as new hotel rooms above London pubs The Tommyfield...

People on the Move in Hospitality: June 2014

People on the Move in Hospitality: June 2014

By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing a number of key appointments by businesses including Rezidor, G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh and Harris + Hoole.