Affluent guests are increasingly likely to book a hotel based on the availability of wellness facilities such as a spa or yoga classes, according to a survey by PoB Hotels.
How P&O Cruises brings fine dining to the high seas
What does it take to feed a ship-full of guests over two weeks, with consideration over menus, storage and offering a fine dining experience at sea?
Plans for Shrewsbury Travelodge approved despite ‘heritage concerns’
Plans to build an 83-bedroom Travelodge in central Shrewsbury have been approved by Shropshire Council despite objections from 54 members of the public.
Industry leaders ‘shine a light’ on sector in autumn schools visit
Several hospitality heavyweights have signed up to a programme of autumn school visits designed to encourage more young people to consider a career in hospitality.
BrewDog closes Hawkes cider taproom amid rising costs
BrewDog has closed its Hawkes cider taproom on London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile, blaming economic pressures.
Restaurant ordered to pay £18,000 to former staff member for unlawful victimisation
A restaurant worker has been awarded over £18,000 by a tribunal after being dismissed by a Manchester venue for reporting sexual harassment.
Chris Shaw named head chef of Toklas
Chris Shaw has been appointed head chef of Toklas restaurant in the Strand, London.
New Lake District hospitality business snaps up Cumbria’s Ryebeck hotel
The Ryebeck hotel in Windermere, Cumbria, has been sold to new hospitality business Lake District Limited off a guide price of £3m.
Minute on the clock: Neha Mishra, Kinoya, Harrods Dining Hall
The self-taught chef has opened ramen restaurant Kinoya in Harrods Dining Hall. She talks about her 40-ingredient creation
London overtakes Amsterdam as top European city for hotel investors
London has overtaken Amsterdam as the most attractive European city for hotel investment, according to a study by Deloitte.