Leisure sector 'will drive economic growth'
Businesses view the hospitality and leisure sector as a key driver of economic growth in the UK over the next decade, according to a survey by...
Archives for August 22, 2011
Peter's steps up corned beef pasty campaign
Peter's Foodservice is launching a petition to secure more support in its quest to have the corned beef pasty recognised as a Welsh national dish....
Parliamentary groups back Brewing Centre bid
The chairmen of two influential pub and beer groups for MPs have lent their support to the National Brewing Centre's bid to set up as a trust...
Leisure sector 'latent vehicle for growth'
The leisure sector is a "latent vehicle for economic growth" providing 27% of jobs undertaken by young people, says BISL.
Barracuda unveils Smith & Jones rebrand
Managed pub operator Barracuda is to rebrand all its 161 Smith & Jones outlets in a bid to make the brand as well recognised as any others.
Commercial leases 'the most flexible ever'
Commercial landlords are offering "the most flexible lease regimes ever", leading to a greater take-up of longer leases. That's according to the British Property Federation's (BPF) Annual Lease Review for the Mary Portas high street review.
Simon Collinson: the turn-around expert
Over two decades Oak Taverns has evolved a complex business model, managing, leasing and brewing. But it seems to work. Phil Mellows asks managing...
Pub chef up for Young National Chef of the Year
An Essex pub is among the final eight battling it out for the title of Young National Chef of the Year 2011. Garret Keown of the Bell Inn,...
Taking a responsible stand
Stakeholders must work together to help reduce alcohol misuse, argues the boss of Heineken UK.