Shaftsbury integration ‘progressing well’ in vote of confidence for booming London west end June 14, 2023 Shaftesbury delivered a confident update to the markets, as a return to international tourism and its £4.9bn merger with Capco helped boost activity London’s West-end. In March last year, the two West-end landlords merged, meaning that Shaftesbury who owns land around Soho and Capco who owns land around Covent Garden now operate under one ownership. [...]
Sadiq Khan launches off-peak tube and rail fare Fridays to boost London hospitality March 1, 2024 The initiative from London's mayor will encourage commuters to abandon the pandemic-ra working from home on a Friday, which has badly hit the hospitality sector.
Outernet: Meet the man behind London’s biggest tourist attraction – and maybe the future of advertising February 29, 2024 Outernet's arrival in the West End has transformed one corner of Charing Cross Road - and become a global hub for cutting-edge advertising. Boss Philip Boucher O'Ferrall shows City A.M. around.
Puttshack and Bounce chief: Pubs and restaurants urged to ‘get creative’ instead of expecting government support January 6, 2023 The government can only do so much to help hospitality businesses amid turbulent times, with firms needing to “get creative”, the boss of the Puttshack and Bounce brands, told CityA.M. Pub and restaurant bosses have long been calling for more government to help it charter tumultuous waters, in the form of a VAT cut and [...]
‘Pints’ of wine to be stocked on British shelves for first time December 27, 2023 Britons will soon be able to buy “pint” sized bottles of still and sparkling wine in the form of a new 568ml amount to appear on supermarket shelves.
World-class events, reimagined fine dining, and a retractable walkway – Introducing ‘The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways’ at The O2 July 8, 2024 Looking for the ultimate place to entertain, and be entertained? Check out The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways – the hottest new premium member’s club at the world’s busiest venue, The O2. Earlier this year, The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, opened the doors to its latest premium lounge. But [...]
A ski holiday in Verbier, where Prince Harry practises his backflips February 7, 2024 A-Listers like Madonna and Diana Ross party in Verbier - Justine Gosling touched down to ski in the paths of legends
Asparagus season: How to cook it like a pro March 22, 2023 Asparagus season came nine weeks early this year, so now is a great time to get stuck into one of the great British veggies. This simple but delicious recipe from Paul Ainsworth brings out the best in the asparagus and will be a sure-fire hit if you serve it for guests. Wye Valley Asparagus, Seaweed [...]
McDonald’s signs deal with UK equality watchdog to protect staff from sexual harassment February 8, 2023 McDonald’s has signed an agreement with the UK’s equality watchdog to promise to better protect its staff from sexual harassment following reports of alleged abuse. The fast food chain has penned an agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to pledge to communicate a “zero tolerance” approach on sexual harassment and deliver anti-harassment [...]
Inside Fulham’s Riverside Stand, the ‘premium experience unlike anything in football’ March 27, 2024 Fulham hope Michelin-starred chefs will make it a year-round destination.