Marketing Week reports that The Department for Culture Media and Sport says the tourism body’s funding will dip to £21.2m by fiscal year 2014/15 from £28.8m at present. Despite the cut, VisitBritain chairman Christopher Rodrigues insists that the Government understands “the value VisitBritain brings to Britain’s tourism industry “VisitBritain will respond to the settlement … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
Jamie Raftery appointed, following footsteps of Gary Rhodes
Jamie Raftery has been appointed head chef of the Castle at Taunton, Somerset, and will take over the kitchens on 1st November. This will be his first head chef position, following in the footsteps of such talented chefs as Gary Rhodes, who also took up his first head chef position at the Castle. Jamie will be taking over from Richard Guest, who is leaving to open his own … [Read more...]
Blenheim Palace Scoops two Silver Tourism Awards
Blenheim Palace received two Silver Awards in the ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ category and the ‘Sports Tourism Award’ for Bike Blenheim Palace, at The Beautiful South’s Awards for Excellence on 21st October at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey. With a total of 19 Award categories recognising the very best Tourism businesses in the Region, the Beautiful South … [Read more...]
London hotel industry posts positive results
LONDON—The European hotel industry posted positive results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for September 2010, according to data compiled by STR Global. “September saw the highest monthly occupancy and average room rate so far for this year”, said Elizabeth Randall, managing director at STR Global. “With 74.8 percent … [Read more...]
Neil Court-Johnston joins Peter’s Food Service
Peter’s Food Service, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of pies, pasties and sausage rolls, has appointed Neil Court-Johnston, former Managing Director of Holland’s Pies, to the new post of Managing Director of its Food Service Division. With 10 distribution depots throughout the UK, Peter’s has more than 50 years’ experience in supplying fast food outlets, fish … [Read more...]
London hoteliers very much back in business after the summer break
UK CHAIN HOTELS MARKET REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2010HotStats survey from TRI Hospitality Consulting. A return to strong levels of commercial demand fuelled a 19% year-on-year increase in profitability at London hotels in September, according to the latest The increase in Gross Operating Profit per Available Room (GOPPAR) was primarily driven by a 13.6% increase in Total Revenue … [Read more...]
New Appointment at Knebworth House
Olga Wafer has been appointed general manager for Sodexo Prestige at Knebworth House and Park, Herts. She brings experience of business management, executive fine dining and conference management from her role as unit business manager, Hibernian Aviva Ireland and catering general manager for Vauxhall Riverside Suite. Olga comments, "I am delighted to be appointed general … [Read more...]
Nude with a golden seat
One of our visitors spotted this in a West End shop window and we are posting to see who likes and dislikes or wants to comment in more detail, use the Leave a Reply below :) … [Read more...]
Generating revenue through marketing partnerships May Fair Hotel
Linda Plant, Global Marketing Director for the May Fair Hotel and Radisson Edwardian Hotel Group: Guests are increasingly expecting and demanding more from their hotel stay. At all levels they require value for money but at the premium end of the market in particular, guests are also looking for an experience. This experience can be sought through the style and design of the … [Read more...]
Country of origin marketing, is it credible
Should country of origin be important in the catering equipment industry like it is in others? If you have ever seen any adverts for alcohol in particular spirits, and let’s face it you can’t avoid them, you may have noticed that many of them concentrate on country of origin (where the product is made). Vodka from Russia, whiskey from Scotland, wine from France, cider … [Read more...]
Villeroy & Boch sponsor Will Holland, Chef of the Month
Villeroy & Boch Hotel & Restaurant Division, the world leader in ceramics and lifestyle products, has proudly sponsored Will Holland, Head Chef at La Bacasse as chef of the month on Thestaffcanteen Will Holland was also featured in Villeroy & Boch’s autumn issue of their TableTalk newsletter alongside one of his recipes. A truly innovative craftsman, … [Read more...]
CST answers call for technology that’s both innovative and reliable
As increasing numbers of UK restaurants turn to new technology to streamline operations and maximise customer loyalty, the demands on kitchen automation and table management are growing to match. QSR Automations® is a market leader in restaurant automation in the USA. Its ConnectSmart solution helps all a restaurant’s staff work together more efficiently by organising … [Read more...]
New website offers innovative solutions to vending operators
Tastemodern is delighted to announce the launch of its new website packed with new ideas and vending surround design services, take a look here Tastemodern has created a whole range of new vending surrounds and accessories including product specific such as mobile coffee carts and service trolleys. New in the product range: • Counter tops and screening • Branding … [Read more...]
Birds Eye poaches Cadbury marketer
MarketingWeek reports that Birds Eye has appointed former Cadbury marketer Margaret Jobling as marketing director. She replaces Ben Pearman who left the frozen food company to join Häagen Dazs General Mills last month. Jobling will report to Birds Eye managing director Anne Murphy Previously Jobling was marketing director at Sara Lee Household and Body Care and has … [Read more...]
Blue sky thinking
Forget ginger biscuits and getting to know you games, 1000ft above the ground is the new place to make a deal or bond with your colleagues. Yes, Best Western hotels have launched a range of fun meeting options, including sky diving, in response to some rather unusual meeting requests. Gone are the days of businessmen in suits looking for a boardroom with a projector screen … [Read more...]
