http://news.caterer.comNews from Caterer.comen-gbWed, 30 Jan 2008 13:57:45 GMTCopyright: (C) Totaljobs Group Ltd, see http://www.caterer.com/Contents/Content/TermsAndConditions.html for terms and conditions of reuseHospitality recruitment in the Welsh town of Barry could be given a boost by the news that Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants plans to open a Premier Inn hotel and Brewers Fayre eatery in the area.

The 80-room establishment is expected to generate 50 jobs in the town, reports the Barry and District News.

Building work on the project will get underway soon. High Street Traders Association chairman Anthony Hopkins said he hoped it would encourage investment in the town and bring visitors into the shopping district.

"It's nice seeing investment coming into Barry, especially in this economic climate," added Mr Hopkins.

The project could be finished and open to guests for October 2012, according to the project manager.

Jim Francis explained the company was..

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The Pantglas Hall development will involve a 100-bedroom hotel and an 80-house residential development and provide up to 70 full-time hotel jobs for the area, reports the Daily Mail.

It could attract 20,000 Chinese tourists annually, according to director Tommy Li.

Construction firm Maxhard, which has offices in Beijing and London, is behind the project and describes it as a "luxurious development for a select international clientele looking to enjoy a tranquil Welsh retreat."

The development is also expected to include a swimming pool, spa and restaurant.

Architect Lamidi Evbuomwan said the holiday village had involved a £500,000 investment so far and..

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The Marine Buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan seaside resort town have been the focus of a scheme to create a 55-bedroom luxury hotel, reports the Penarth Times.

Head chef positions and other catering roles may become available in the attached wine bar and cafe if the scheme meets with approval from the Design Commission for Wales and the Vale Council.

Restaurateur Benigno Martinez is behind the plan. His son Tanny said the mooted hotel could employ around 30 staff and attract business and tourism to the town.

"Depending on planning, we hope to start in..

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Kinmel Hall was bought for almost £1.5 million by an investor who already has several business interests in Wales just minutes before it had been due to go to auction, reports BBC News.

Simon Rigsall, a spokesman for the buyer, said the proposals to turn the building into a hotel will create more jobs if a planning application receives the green light.

"I can't say much about the buyer at this stage, but he is already a substantial investor in Wales," he added.

It is believed two international hotel groups had been interested in submitting bids for Kinmel Hall..

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Speaking to BBC Wales News, Scott Davidson of Henry Davidson Developments expressed confidence that the site will be one of the few new developments of its kind in the UK to open in 2012.

It is believed about 175 jobs will be available at the complex, known as East Gate, with around 80 of these set to be created during the construction phase.

Office space, restaurants, bars and small retail units will also be situated at the development, along with a bus interchange that has already opened.

Mr Davidson commented: "We are very pleased with the progress but there is a lot of..

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This is according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA), which claims 20,000 jobs can be generated by the year 2020 if government support continues.

An Oxford Economics survey found that hotel recruitment, restaurant and bar jobs account for almost a fifth of the working population in Wales.

It also found that hospitality jobs contribute £1.4 billion to the Welsh economy in wages and profits each year.

Andrew Evans, chair of the BHA in Wales, said the findings highlight the "tremendous" addition the industry makes to the country's economic fabric.

"These are not just small jobs,..

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Premier Inn has exchanged contracts with the local council to bring an 80-bedroom hotel to the Barry Waterfront area, the BBC reports.

If the planning application is approved, construction is expected to start early next year, with the hotel scheduled to open by the end of 2012.

Council leader Gordon Kemp told the news provider it was "excellent timing" for such a development to take place.

"The future is a very positive one for Barry thanks to the investment and commitment of investors such as Premier Inn," he added.

Earlier this month, it was announced that a new..

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The Porth Teigr scheme in Cardiff Bay is being created by developer Igloo Regeneration, which has just appointed property agents Knight Frank and Fletcher Morgan to market it, the Western Mail reports.

John James, of Fletcher Morgan, said he was "delighted and excited" to be a part of the project.

"Porth Teigr has the ability to create a new community, comprised not only of offices and media groups, but also a new hotel, restaurants and retail units," he told the newspaper.

Mr James went on to suggest that the scheme has already attracted a lot of interest from businesses.

Earlier this month, the Daily Post reported that..

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Some £250,000 was spent on improving the Castle Hotel, which has seen the addition of new facilities, the Daily Post reports.

"This investment has allowed us to refurbish the rooms and create a new bar and restaurant, which will be vital to the future prosperity of the business," owner Peter Lavin told the newspaper.

He went on to say he has worked in hospitality jobs for over 40 years and that "constant investment in the business is vital if you want to survive".

The four-star hotel, which dates back to the 15th century, has an annual turnover of £1.4..

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The 12-floor Maldron Hotel features 216 rooms, as well as eight meeting rooms, the South Wales Echo reports.

Located on the site of the former Central Hotel, the three-star venue is the first of the Maldron chain to be built in the UK.

"Cardiff is an exciting place to be and I've seen a big development in the city since I first started working in it over 15 years ago," Pat McCann, chief executive of Dalata Hotel Group, Maldron Hotel's parent company, told the newspaper.

He went on to say that Cardiff is a vibrant city and that the hotel will contribute to this.

Earlier this..

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