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10 February, 2012

exhibition

Trio of top chefs to stir up the excitement at Conference and Hospitality Show

Celebrated chefs across the North of England are coming together to demonstrate their culinary skills to Meetings and Event Organisers from across the UK at the Conference and Hospitality Show in Leeds.


BUSINESS TOURISM Summer woes for Yorkshire hotels Hotels across Yorkshire posted a lacklustre set of results during August according to hotel figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.


BUSINESS TOURISM Signs of recovery for business tourism in West Yorkshire A new report suggests there are signs of recovery for Leeds’ business tourism industry.


TOURISM New ambassadors drive business to York York & Scarborough Conferences have secured four new conference ambassadors to their already successful ambassador programme.


HOTEL AWARDS North Yorkshire hotel grabs two AA awards The AA has named The Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa in Helmsley, North Yorkshire as one of the top hotels in the British Isles.


CONFERENCING Yorkshire tops national average for conference and event bookings A survey shows that Yorkshire has bucked the trend nationally for the average number of conferences and events taking place across the region in 2010.


Yorkshire hoteliers enjoy increased occupancy rates July visitor numbers in Yorkshire were on the up, according to hotel figures from PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.


Olympics Bradford College signs up Olympic training camps Bradford will play host to the National Olympic Committees of Vietnam and Tanzania for the Pre-Games Training Camps.


Sports Round Table chooses Leeds for its sporting excellence Conference Leeds, the convention bureau for Leeds and West Yorkshire, has secured the Round Table National Sporting Weekend 2011, to be hosted by The University of Leeds from the 2 to the 4th September.


HOSPITALITY Edible sculpture unveiled at York Races York Racecourse Hospitality have commissioned an edible racehorse to emphasise the quality of local produce.


BUSINESS TOURISM VIPs help launch VLP Over a hundred businesses and stakeholders from Lincoln and beyond have discovered the new vision for the city.


City Hall’s award shortlist success Sheffield City Hall has been recognised as one of the best large event venues in the country.


Pub trade Leeds nightlife is shaken and stirred by brewery Keighley Brewery Timothy Taylor is expanding its services into the speciality cocktail market using Leeds gastro-pub Town Hall Tavern as its flagship project.


SUSTAINABILITY Learn the ways to make your event sustainable Three of the leading advocates for injecting an Olympics-inspired approach to sustainable events management are set to share their secrets in Sheffield.


Pre holiday season rollercoaster of highs and lows for Yorkshire hotels Hotels across Yorkshire posted a mixed performance in June according to new figures from PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.


Yorkshire hotels continue to feel the pinch Yorkshire hotels continue to limp along and are struggling to improve their year-on-year results, according to May figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.


CONFERENCING Ambassadors generate millions of pounds for local economy Hull & East Yorkshire's Conference Ambassador Programme has so far generated over £3.1 million for the area’s economy.


Conference boost for York York is set to welcome an influx of delegates after a series of successful bids to stage major conferences in the city.


EVENTS Variety is spice of life for Golden Barrie Boston business consultant Barrie Pierpoint has lined up stars from the worlds of sport, business and entertainment for his new venture.


Lincolnshire chef unveils fully sustainable restaurant plans A chef in North Lincolnshire has almost achieved his dream of opening a fully sustainable restaurant.


CORPORATE HOSPITALITY Theatrical extravaganza excites Leeds nightlife Egyptian style took over Yorkshire as the new theatrical entertainment Sneaky Experience encompassed Temple Works in Leeds and provided a unique alternative to standard Saturday night entertainment.


BUSINESS TOURISM Going for Gold reveals bright future Hull and East Yorkshire’s business and tourism communities have learnt how they can capture a share of the £2.34 billion the UK could earn from the 2012 Olympics.


Historic manor house opens doors to delegates One of Yorkshire’s most historic private homes is hoping to attract business and conference clients with a trio of luxury conference venues


New future for well-known Sheffield hotel One of the leading hotel brands in the world is coming to Sheffield.


NETWORKING Leeds business group celebrates ten years of success Leeds business networking group Network Central is celebrating after ten years of success in generating business.


BUSINESS ACCOMMODATION Citu launches UK first in Leeds Sustainable developers Citu, the team behind the award-winning mixed-use development Greenhouse, are launching the UK’s most sustainable Apart-Hotel.

07 February, 2012

event specialists

An ephemeral art form

Want a way to wow delegates at your next big event? Why not give sand sculptures or drawings a try?

26 January, 2012

FOOD AND DRINK

Japanese food chain to open in Lincolnshire

The popular Japanese food chain Wagamama set to open its new restaurant on the Brayford wharf.

17 January, 2012

ACCOMMODATION

DoubleTree by Hilton welcomes travellers to Leeds

DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the former Mint Hotel Leeds has officially joined the upscale, full-service hotel brand and is now welcoming guests as the DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre.

11 January, 2012

tourism

DoubleTree by Hilton takes root in Lincoln

Lincoln’s premier upscale hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln, has welcomed its first guests.

23 November, 2011

industry accolades

Sheffield City Hall beats London’s leading venues to top national award

Sheffield City Hall, part of the Sheffield International Venues events portfolio, has picked up another coveted accolade – taking the venue of the year crown at the Eventia Awards.

17 November, 2011

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY

Yorkshire hotels slump in the face of uncertain times

Hotels across Yorkshire posted disappointing September results, according to hotel figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.

07 November, 2011

hospitality

East Riding pub is voted best in the UK

A pub near Beverley is the best in Britain, according to a newly-published Michelin Guide.