Timed road closures in Seven Dials should allow for more alfresco dining as well as increasing space for pedestrians in a bid to encourage people back to London’s West End.
Reopenings and new openings: Meldrum House, Dishoom Birmingham and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors
Mitre hotel to be first in new Signet Collection
The Mitre hotel in London’s Hampton Court will be the first hotel in a new group called the Signet Collection, with the property set to open in September.
Government launches call for evidence for fundamental review of business rates
The government has launched a call for evidence as it begins its long-awaited fundamental review of business rates.
SACO appoints Steven Haag managing director
SACO, the Serviced Apartment Company, has appointed Steven Haag as its first managing director as the Brookfield-owned business expands into Europe.
MPs vote against amendment to protect food welfare standards in trade deal negotiations
MPs last night voted against an amendment that would have introduced additional agricultural welfare protections to the trade bill, which will provide the framework for post-Brexit trade negotiations.
Team UK withdraws from Bocuse d’Or 2020
Team UK has withdrawn from the European selection of the Bocuse d’Or 2020 due to the impact of Covid-19.
Surge in hotel buyer interest since lockdown eased
As lockdown restrictions began to lift on 27 April, there was a surge in hotel buyer enquiries (a rise of 84% up to 22 June) and viewings, according to Christie & Co.
STAA calls on Chancellor to consider additional government support for short term accommodation businesses impacted by government restrictions
Merilee Karr, Chair of the UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) and CEO of UnderTheDoormat, has written to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, on behalf of the STAA’s members asking for visitor accommodation businesses to be given additional gove…
Stimulating coffee facts with EHL’s Alain Berruex
Coffee – so much more than a drink – more a way of life. David Lynch is famously quoted as saying that “even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all”. While the amount that is either good or bad for your health is still unresolved, coffe…