A brand new British & American steak and cocktail restaurant coming soon Franklin & Baines is inspired by well-known former Clapham residents, US founding father Benjamin Franklin and Sir Frank Baines, architect of the MI5 building. Franklin & Baines is the brainchild of restauranteur Olivier Cohen, owner of award-winning south London French steak restaurant Bordelaise, […] More
Oakman Group Plc (“Oakman”) announces that it has filed accounts for the financial year ending 2 July 2023. Over this period, sales rose by over 6% from £54.4m to £57.8m and EBITDA was £1.8m. Oakman also reports a strong end to the first half of financial year 2023/24 with sales over the Christmas trading period showing […] More
With 2023 already consigned to history as the year of tourism recovery, the hospitality industry, starting in 2024, now finds itself facing a scenario where actors who began making waves a few years ago are now consolidating their positions. This year, we will witness a significant transformation in how the sector connects with its guests […] More
The hospitality industry accounted for 12% of administrations in 2023 – the third highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 1,641 businesses, 190 of which came from the hospitality industry, filed for administration last year – marking a 22% increase compared to 2022 and […] More
École Ducasse Paris Studio has launched its new courses for 2024, offering an exceptional culinary experience for all gastronomy enthusiasts. Located near the centre of Paris, this celebrated institution has become a must-visit discovery centre for the culinary arts, and École Ducasse welcomes a diverse clientele throughout the year with its specialised culinary workshops that […] More
NEW RESEARCH REVEALS HOW NORTHERN CITIES OF NEWCASTLE, CHESTER & LIVERPOOL LEAD RESILIENCE IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AMID HUGE CHALLENGES: In a year marked by the cost of living crisis and escalating business rates, hospitality vendors in the North have demonstrated growth and resilience over the past year, averaging 7.2% sales growth. New research conducted […] More
Zeus International Hotels and Resorts has acquired two hotels, in Milan and Thessaloniki, as well as an office block in Athens in one of the portfolio’s largest acquisitions to date. This strategic announcement is part of the group’s ongoing expansion into privately owned hotels in Greece and Europe, as well as managing properties under long-term […] More
Opening in December 2024, the Grade II listed hotel will offer a luxurious, laid-back escape January 2024 – Visionary British hospitality brand, The Signet Collection is excited to announce that they have purchased The Deans Place Hotel, a Grade II listed four star hotel dating back to the 14th century. The property will open in […] More
Switch Hospitality Management Ltd has appointed Ehatshum Chowdhury as the general manager of aparthotel Birmingham Snowhill, which officially opened its doors this week. Bringing more than 10 years’ hospitality experience to the role, Ehatshum previously held senior management positions at luxury resorts and leading hotel brands across the UK. Most recently, he was responsible for […] More
Attracting new guests to your B&B business is no easy task. Hospitality businesses now face rising prices and lower consumer confidence. The latest European Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte found that financial pressures pose the biggest risk to the industry. In October 2022, only 32% of consumers intended to spend money on hotel bookings, with […] More
Hospitality and luxury business education provider Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced the successful culmination of “The Glion Alumni Association Accelerator”, a ground-breaking start-up competition and pitch battle that has played a pivotal role in nurturing creativity and entrepreneurship within its esteemed student and alumni community. The Accelerator, which welcomed both current Glion students […] More
Le Gavroche will be running its last service on January 13th 2024 after 57 years of trading, and marking the closure of the restaurant with three hospitality industry-linked dinners being held over the following week and an open day sale of branded goodies at the end of January. The first of the special dinners will […] More