The night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester and co-founder of the Parklife festival and the Warehouse Project talks to Emma Lake about what support the urban county needs to survive the crisis
Purpose-built ‘socially distanced’ restaurant unveiled by Cornish hotel
A hotel in Cornwall has unveiled what it calls the first purpose-built socially distanced hotel restaurant.
Huge number of pubs ‘will never reopen’ with two-metre distancing rules in place
A huge number of pubs will never reopen with two-metre distancing rules in place, according to Oakman Inns’ chief executive Peter Borg-Neal.
New products: Jalin Protect workwear, Steak Canadiann and Prince Castle hand-sanitising stations
Jalin Design has launched a new range of workwear, the Jalin Protect range, which includes aprons and masks made from organic cotton with an antimicrobial and anti-moisture finish.
Revelations: Emeka Frederick, co-founder, Chuku’s, London
**What was your best subject at school?**
Economics. I was a real whizz. Straights As – there weren’t A*s back then – and over 95% in all my exams. You can tell I’m still proud of that one
Welbilt extends warranty on parts for key brands
Equipment supplier Welbilt has announced a one-year warranty extension on parts for three of its key brands.
All-party parliamentary group calls for VAT cut and rates support for hospitality
A report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism has called for cutting tourism VAT, an overhaul of the business rates system and the creation of an October bank holiday.
The Grand’s Robert Richardson to join Cave Hotels
Robert Richardson is stepping down as general manager of the Grand hotel in Folkestone, Kent, to take up the same role at the Cave Hotel and Golf Club in Canterbury.
Chefs, restaurants, cafés and pubs come together for online charity auction
Chefs, restaurants, cafés and pubs from around the UK have come together for an online charity auction to raise funds for Action Against Hunger and Hospitality Action.
Hospitality Group Plans to Expand Despite Uncertainty in the Industry
CHARLESTON, SC (September 9, 2020) – Avocet Hospitality Group (AHG) recently announced plans to expand their business model from sole hotel owners/operators to include capital partnerships and third-party management agreements. Since 2009, AHG has b…