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Thursday September 09, 2010
Airline Passengers 'Wrongly' Charged For Hand Luggage
Bmibaby passengers were wrongly forced to pay £60 fines for oversized hand luggage because the cages used to measure the bags was too small, it has been claimed. The airline has admitted the fault and agreed to replace the cages at the 30 airports it flies from.
Read more on www.telegraph.co.uk »
Wednesday September 08, 2010
Sheraton To Reinvigorate Spa Concept
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has confirmed it will launch a new upscale spa concept, Shine, in 12 of its sites over the next 15 months.
Read more on www.breakingtravelnews.com »
Tuesday September 07, 2010
JD Wetherspoon To Create 1,000 Jobs For School-Leavers
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon will create 1,000 new jobs for school-leavers over the next year. They will be offered positions working front-of-house, as well as in the pubs' kitchens.
Read more on www.caterersearch.com »
‘Largest UK Restaurant’ Set To Open In November
An 800-cover restaurant, claiming to be the largest restaurant in the UK, will open in Croydon this November. It will be the UK's tenth branch of Cosmo and will serve 300 different dishes from all over the world.
Read more on www.bighospitality.co.uk »
Monday September 06, 2010
Oak’s £350m Leisure Park Plan Takes Root
Leisure business operator, Oak Holdings, has recevied permission to go ahead with its “YES! Project,” a £350m plan for one of the biggest leisure and convention centres in Europe.
Air France-KLM Eyes New Low-Cost Carrier
Air France-KLM is reportedly in discussions to establish a “low-cost” domestic carrier in an attempt to win back market share in France.
Read more on www.breakingtravelnews.com »
Friday September 03, 2010
Burger King Agrees To Be Sold For $3.26 Billion
Burger King has agreed to sell itself to investment firm 3G Capital for about $3.26bn. However, it will still be allowed to seek higher bids from alternative investors until October 12.
Landmark Bids £90m For Carluccio’s
Italian dining chain Carluccio’s has reportedly received a £90m takeover offer from the Dubai-based Landmark Group.
Thursday September 02, 2010
Carluccio's Eyes 50-Site Milestone
Italian dining chain Carluccio’s is expected to hit the 50-site mark in the UK later this year, by opening four new sites over September.
Read more on www.bighospitality.co.uk »
Reliance Takes Stake In Oberoi Hotels
India's Reliance Industries has acquired a stake in luxury holiday group East India Hotels, which operates the Oberoi brand, in a deal believed to be worth $217m.
Read more on www.breakingtravelnews.com »
Wednesday September 01, 2010
Burger King Considering Sale
Burger King has reportedly been considering a sale and has entered into discussions with potential private equity buyers.
Japan Airlines Slashes Workforce
Japan Airlines has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs and close unprofitable routes, as part of its restructuring plan, following filing for bankruptcy protection in January.
Tuesday August 31, 2010
World’s Largest Airline Set For Take-Off
The US Department of Justice has approved the $3bn merger of Continental Airlines and United Airlines, which will create the world’s largest airline. However, the carriers still await shareholder approval.
Read more on www.breakingtravelnews.com »
Friday August 27, 2010
Prezzo Buys 11 Paramount Restaurants Sites
Casual dining chain Prezzo has bought 11 leashold sites and the Caffe Uno trademark from Paramount Restaurants for £3.1m.
Read more on www.caterersearch.com »
Record $24.2 Million Fine Proposed For American Airlines
American Airlines has been fined a record-breaking $24.2m by the American government, for maintenance violations which resulted in thousands of flight cancellations two years ago.
Thursday August 26, 2010
Eurostar Introduces Crowdsourced Travel Guide
Eurostar has launched a user-driven travel guide as part of its wider 'Exploring is beautiful' campaign to inspire travellers to move beyond its primary destinations of Paris, Lille and Brussels.
Read more on www.marketingmagazine.co.uk »
Wednesday August 25, 2010
Coffee Republic Strikes Deal With Shell
Coffee Republic has partnered with Shell, whereby the coffee chain's "To Go" range will go on sale in 450 Shell forecourt stores over the next year.
Read more on www.kamcity.com »
Tuesday August 24, 2010
Merlin Confirms Legoland Hotel Plans
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed plans to open a 150-bedroom themed hotel next to its Legoland theme park in Windsor.
Read more on www.leisuremanagement.co.uk »
Virgin Pilots Threaten Strike Action
Virgin Atlantic pilots are reportedly considering strike action over a holiday entitlement dispute. The airline and pilots' union are in “last ditch” talks to reach a settlement.
Read more on www.breakingtravelnews.com »
Monday August 23, 2010
Ritz-Carlton To Open World's Highest Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open the world's highest hotel early next year in Hong Kong.