Compassion in World Farming has recognised over 40 hospitals, educational centres and local councils at the Public Procurement Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards in London. The Awards were presented to organisations that are committed to improving the welfare of farm animals in their supply chains. Pictured, TV chef, Allegra McEvedy and London Assembly Member, Jenny [...]
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£60m university hotel scheme scheduled to start next year
November 8th, 2011
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Manchester University is now working with commercial property company Bruntwood to create a £60m hotel and teaching facility. Construction of the hotel and conference venue for the Manchester Business School is scheduled to start next year. The second and third phases will be built after to provide extra teaching and administrative homes for the school’s [...]
Derby University and Swiss partner launch hospitality masterclass
August 2nd, 2011
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Hospitality professionals around the world can now learn the very latest about the strategic management of their industry and fast-track their careers by studying a new postgraduate qualification online with the University of Derby and its prestigious international partner, the Swiss Hotel Management School. The newly developed and recently launched online MA in International Hospitality [...]
University of West London to deliver IOH management qualifications
June 27th, 2011
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The University of West London (formerly Thames Valley University) is pleased to announce it is now offering qualifications in Hospitality and Tourism Management awarded by the Institute of Hospitality. Employers are invited to attend the launch event on Tuesday 12 July 2011 at the University of West London, Ealing Campus, St Mary’s Road, Ealing, W5 [...]
M&B MD joins university as visiting Professor
June 4th, 2011
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An Executive Managing Director of Mitchells & Butlers, Kevin Todd, has been made a visiting Professor by Birmingham City University. Professor Todd will be advising the unique Academy of Multi-Unit Leadership at Birmingham City Business School at Birmingham City University. Professor Todd is a high profile executive in the European hospitality sector who is recognised [...]
Greene King links up with University to offer pub qualification
June 4th, 2011
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Pub Operator and brewer, Greene King, is the latest to join forces with Birmingham City University’s business school to create a qualification for its business development managers (BDMs). The BDM Development Programme was launched on Tuesday 16 May and incorporates a Post Graduate Diploma in Multi-Unit Leadership and Strategy alongside an internal programme of training. Twelve BDMs from [...]
Bournemouth could boast the UK’s first hotel school
February 1st, 2011
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The Bournemouth Echo reports that a school dedicated to training in the skills necessary to develop a career in the hotel sector could be created in Bournemouth, subject to final plans being approved. A site next to the Bournemouth International Centre has been identified for the hotel school which could create more than 200 jobs. [...]
Birmingham Uni to build 200-bed conference building
November 26th, 2010
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The University of Birmingham is planning to refurbish its historic Victorian facilities in Edgbaston as part of a £300m modernisation programme. The ambious upgrade project at the red brick university will be delivered as a series of projects ranging from £300,000 refurbishment packages to £60m new build jobs. Plans are still at an early stage [...]
Refresh your Menu Boards and protect your profits
October 13th, 2010
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Worried that you will lose your customers if you put up your prices in line with the VAT increase from 4th January 2011? By approaching change with your customers in mind highlighting the value in what you offer through your tariff menu boards can be a positive start to the New Year for both you [...]
Simon Woods wins 2010 Dessert of the Year competition
October 12th, 2010
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Westminster Kingsway College Patisserie Lecturer wins 2010 Dessert of the Year competition. Westminster Kingsway College Chef Lecturer Simon Woods has won the won the Association of Pastry Chefs 17th annual Dessert of the Year competition, held at Nadell Patisserie in London. Simon took the first prize with a winning dessert named ‘Exotic Chocolate Indulgence’ which [...]
