A university in Northern Ireland has opened a flagship hospitality school and cultural hub which it hopes will help tackle skills shortages in the industry.
First ministers of Wales and Scotland write to PM to confirm business support in face of Omicron variant
The first ministers of Wales and Scotland have written to the prime minister to confirm funding for business support schemes should “more interventionalist measures” be required in light of concerns over the new Omicron variant.
Nando’s losses widen after ‘most challenging year in its history’
The chief executive of Nando’s has said the chicken chain faced the most challenging period in its 34-year history during lockdown.
Richard Corrigan to open restaurant in Camden
Chef-restaurateur Richard Corrigan has revealed plans to open another London restaurant, this time in Camden Basin’s Hawley Wharf.
Staycation boom drives third quarter revenue at Travelodge
Budget hotel group Travelodge has reported a 9.9% increase in revenue to £229.5m in its third quarter financial results, driven by a strong domestic leisure market and good recovery in ‘blue collar’ business offsetting a more gradual recovery in ‘white collar’ corporate demand.
Star at Harome fire believed to have been started deliberately
The fire that extensively damaged Andrew Pern’s Michelin-starred the Star at Harome in North Yorkshire is believed to have been started deliberately.
Ritz London’s Adam Beaumont wins BCF Young Chef of the Year 2021
Adam Beaumont, commis chef at the Ritz London, was named the British Culinary Federation’s (BCF) Young Chef of the Year 2021 earlier this week.
Fire forces closure of Staffordshire restaurant
JR’s Texas Smokehouse restaurant in Chorlton, Staffordshire, has been forced to close after a fire broke out at the property in the early hours of this morning.
Mayfair cafe to provide hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities
A cafe providing on-the-job hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities is to open its first flagship venue in London next month.
Tim Rumney appointed permanent chief executive of Best Western GB
Hotelier Tim Rumney has been appointed full-time chief executive of BWH Hotel Group GB, incorporating Best Western Great Britain and WorldHotels Great Britain, having served as interim chief executive since August.