One of the UK’s largest nationwide wholesalers Creed Foodservice, has announced the launch of the Creed Trends Hub; an online destination for hospitality operators to learn about the 2024 trends
IHG boss: ‘50% of our hotels are in the pipeline’
The chief executive officer of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed the group is “still in the early stages of development”, with 50% of its hotels in the pipeline.
Young’s poised to ‘accelerate growth’ through City Pubs acquisition
Pub group Young’s is set to acquire City Pubs for around £162m, having “closely followed the City Pubs estate for some time”.
Australian beef and lamb are redefining the UK culinary scene
A quality grading system ensures that chefs know what they are getting when they cook Australian beef and lamb, with the best being a match for any quality import
Fuller’s chairman: ‘The hospitality industry still needs the support of government’
The chairman of Fuller’s has warned that more hospitality businesses will close without support from the government in the Autumn Statement next week.
Young’s snaps up pub linked to Gordon Ramsay
Young’s pub group has acquired the Ship Inn, in Noss Mayo, south west Devon, despite rumours Gordon Ramsay had shown an interest in taking on the freehold site.
Don’t ‘throw away’ money on the wrong general manager, says Hilton executive
The importance of hotel general managers is “often overlooked” despite them being a key part of the business, a Hilton executive has warned.
UK Spirits Alliance calls for a ‘fair approach’ to freeze alcohol duty in autumn statement
The UK Spirits Alliance (UKSA) has warned chancellor Jeremy Hunt that a second tax hike in the space of six months will add further unnecessary burdens to an already struggling spirits industry and hospitality sector.
Hotels for Trees eyes UK expansion through Avondata partnership
Independent property management system (PMS) provider Avondata has partnered with Dutch non-profit organisation Hotels for Trees in a bid to accelerate the charity’s expansion in the UK.
Brighton’s Coal Shed restaurant to relocate in 2024
Brighton’s acclaimed Coal Shed restaurant is to relocate to a larger venue in the city next spring.

