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Malmaison is the hotel of choice
Malmaison is now the hotel of choice for UK business and leisure travellers, according to the British Hotel Guest Survey 2008. The survey of...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
Category: News summary
Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 07/03/2008
European hotels top global revenue performance
European hotels continue to lead in global revenue performance, but could soon be challenged by the growth of tourism in other world regions, experts...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
Category: News summary
Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 06/03/2008
UNWTO forecasts 4.1% annual tourism growth
The UN’s World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) reports tourism growth in developing countries is outpacing the global average. Worldwide...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
Category: News summary
Source/Contact: E-tid, 07/03/2008
Yo! Sushi in ₤51m sale talks
Japanese restaurant chain Yo! Sushi is reportedly in ₤51m sale talks with an investment vehicle. Quilvest – a company originally founded...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
Category: News summary
Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 05/03/2008
Pub closure rate rises in 2007
Pubs in the UK have been closing at a rate of 27 a week over the past year with 1,409 pubs closing during 2007, research revealed today. The...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
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Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 05/03/2008
Travelodge to invest ₤14m on new hotels
Travelodge has unveiled plans to invest ₤14m in five new hotel developments, adding 416 rooms to its estate and creating 70 jobs. The...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
Category: News summary
Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 04/03/2008
Government looks to new rules on alcohol promotions
The Government is to develop a code for the responsible sale and promotion of alcohol, following the publication today of its long-awaited review of...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
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Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 04/03/2008
London drives UK hotel profitability
Latest TRI Hospitality Consulting figures show the profitability of UK hotels increased by 2.2% year-on-year in January 2008. Income before...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
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Source/Contact: E-tid, 04/03/2008
Regent Inns puts bars up for sale
Regent Inns has put seven of its Walkabout bars up for sale as part of a ₤25m sale and leaseback scheme. The seven bars are located in...
Added/updated: Tuesday 11 March 2008
Category: News summary
Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 03/03/2008
UK’s first Express by Holiday Inn sold
The first Express by Holiday Inn to be opened in Europe has been sold for an undisclosed sum. The hotel, in Strathclyde Park, opened in April...
Added/updated: Monday 18 February 2008
Category: News summary
Source/Contact: Caterer Search, 15/02/2008