The spa revenue stream is booming and hotels are offering ever more creative ways for guests to de-stress. Here are the big players in relaxation
Knowledge exchange: ‘Watch everything and have a can-do attitude’
A diverse age range means experience can be matched with enthusiasm at Hampton Manor
Train drivers’ overtime ban to bring further travel disruption
Train drivers are to refuse to work overtime from 3-8 July bringing further disruption to the rail network and hospitality operators.
Azzurri buys Mexican restaurant chain Boojum
Azzurri Group has acquired the Belfast-based Boojum burrito chain with plans to expand the brand in Great Britain.
Foodservice Cateys 2023 entries close next week
Entries for the Foodservice Cateys 2023, the awards that showcase the exceptional work the foodservice sector does to feed the nation, close next week.
The Pig’s Head in Clapham team to open second ‘pro-planet’ pub in Kent
The couple behind sustainable Clapham pub the Pig’s Head are opening a second ‘pro-planet pub’ in Kent, with the accompanying field already supplying fruit and vegetables for the business.
McDonald’s boss says UK expansion stalled by planning delays
The chief executive of McDonald’s UK division has said its expansion is being stalled due to delays in Britain’s planning system.
Tributes paid to former Craft Guild of Chefs chief executive Martin Bates
Tributes have been paid to former Craft Guild of Chefs chief executive Martin Bates (pictured, right), who has died after a long battle with illness.
Mitchells & Butlers rows back on Whitbread sale speculation
Bar group Mitchells & Butlers has rowed back on speculation it is in line to acquire more than half of Whitbread’s pub-restaurants in a £600m deal.
Black and Asian employees more likely to be on part-time contracts, report finds
Black and Asian employees are more likely to be on zero-hour contracts and part-time contracts, according to a new report.

