Janet Harmer
Observer of the hospitality industry for 33 years. Always on the look out for genuine hotel and restaurant experiences.
Shopshire's the Baron at Bucknell is up for sale
A recently refurbished country inn with eight bedrooms has gone on the market with a price tag of £1.8m.
The Pinewood on Wilmslow sold to AG Hotels
The 89-bedroom Pinewood on Wilmslow hotel has been sold off a guide price of £5.5m to AG Hotels.
Canteen Collective launches £400,000 investment round
London-based sustainable café chain Canteen Collective has launched a £400,000 crowdfunding campaign to fund its expansion[...]
Bournemouth gets a new luxury hotel with the Nici
The first hotel in a new luxury brand has opened in Bournemouth. Its founder Nicolas Roach[...]
Signet Collection acquires Barnsdale Lodge hotel with £3.8m loan
Barnsdale Lodge hotel in Oakham, Rutland is to undergo a refurbishment and expansion following its acquisition[...]
Scottish tourism bookings fall as cost of living bites
Scottish tourism is set for a challenging summer with businesses reporting a decline in forward bookings[...]
US actor Danny Trejo to launch taco restaurants in the UK
Hollywood actor Danny Trejo is set to open his brand of taco restaurants in the UK following the launch of crowdfunding campaign to raise £1m. "
Traditional restaurant model is “totally messed up” says London operator
The catastrophic impact of rising food and energy prices combined with staff shortages has been highlighted by one restaurant in the City of London.
Restaurant Associates to cater for new Games of Thrones Studio Tour in Belfast
Restaurant Associates has won the contract to provide the catering for the new Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Belfast.
The Inn Collection Group reopens police station in Northallerton as a pub
A former North Yorkshire police station has been transformed into a pub with 30 bedrooms following[...]
Leonardslee taps into the English wine market
A desire to tap into the English wine market led Penny Streeter to acquire Leonardslee, an[...]
British Sign Language course launched for hospitality staff
Hotels and restaurant staff are being encouraged to learn some simple sign language phrases to help[...]
Lee Kelly appointed general manager of 45 Park Lane
Lee Kelly, hotel manager of London's Berkeley hotel, is to join the Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park[...]
Green light for new 60-bedroom hotel at Warwick Castle
A new 60-bedroom hotel at Warwick Castle will extend the opportunity for guests to stay overnight at the West Midlands tourist attraction. "
Government rumoured to have scrapped planned changes to tipping laws
Speculation is growing that the government plans to backtrack on plans to ban hospitality businesses taking a cut of staff tips or service charge.
Back to the Floor 5 breaks fundraising record in fun-filled evening
Hospitality Action smashed a fundraising record at Back to the Floor 5, when hoteliers acted as waiters for a fun-filled evening. Janet Harmer tied on her apron and joined the crew
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