The Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport Hotel has opened its doors to showcase the first phase of an impressive £8million refurbishment to its public spaces and 299 bedrooms. There is nothing ‘plane’ about this airport hotel’s vibrant new open lobby with a sparkling new bar and wide range of colourful seating options in this bright and […] More
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