Another top Hotel chooses Primeware Quality Melamine for their Breakfast Buffet and this time it's Park Plaza Westminster Bridge. "Our breakfast buffet at the newly opened Park Plaza utilises Primeware's Quality Melamine instead of porcelain. We chose this beautifully designed, heavy duty melamine which looks and feels just like porcelain without the breakage risk . It's … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Hilton Amsterdam selects Swisscom for its new IPTV system
Hilton Amsterdam has announced the replacement of its current digital TV system with Swisscom’s award-winning Connected Hotel TV technology beginning of 2012. Along with its new IPTV system, Swisscom will roll out a comprehensive network management plan, which will further improve the user experience on all connected devices on the hotel's network. Swisscom has been Hilton … [Read more...]
The Westminster Collection’s René Dee announces retirement
René Dee, Chief Executive and one of the original founders of The Westminster Collection, has announced his decision to retire on 6 March 2012, after eight years at the helm of London’s leading venue marketing consortium. Following René's decision to retire, the Collection's Board has used the opportunity to restructure to execute a fresh development strategy for 2012, which … [Read more...]
The Queen’s Head wins Fuller’s Pub of the Year
London brewer and pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner is delighted to announce that The Queen’s Head, Farnham has been awarded the company’s top accolade in its prestigious annual Pub of the Year Awards, The Griffin Trophy. The Queen's Head is a fabulous traditional pub in the heart of Farnham. It not only offers first class real ales, fine wine and a modern twist to … [Read more...]
Hilton creating 20 new UK hotels and 1,500 jobs
Hilton is to create around 1,500 jobs by opening more than 20 new hotels in the UK as part of a big expansion over the next few years, it has been announced. The firm is planning over 110 new hotels by 2014 across Europe, leading to 8,500 new jobs. Simon Vincent, Hilton's area president, Europe, said: "While unemployment figures in Europe continue to rise, Hilton … [Read more...]
Job of the Week from PJ Search
Marketing Manager, 5 star hotel, central London Work with Director of Sales and Marketing to agree upon and follow a marketing plan. Ensure that the marketing expenses do not exceed the agreed budget. Set targets and manage performance of PR company. Set targets and manage performance of third party companies Set targets and manage performance of Marketing … [Read more...]
Beatles hotel makes two key internal promotions
Liverpool’s four star, Beatles-inspired Hard Days Night Hotel is delighted to announce the promotion of two long-serving employees to senior positions both back and front of house. Jacci Smith will assume the Executive Head of Housekeeping role and will lead a 20 strong team of linen porters, room attendants, supervisors and outside contractors. Jacci will take … [Read more...]
UK’s public sector awarded for contribution to animal welfare
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 … [Read more...]
Special Combination Oven Offer
Special Combination Oven Offer Purchase Eloma Oven Detergent or Rinse Aid and you will be eligible for a FULL service on your Combination Oven for just £89! Eloma detergent is specifically aimed at protecting combination ovens which use direct water injection for perfect cooking. Protect your valuable investment by buying manufacturer designed detergent and having it … [Read more...]
Football fuels growth of Amber Taverns
Based in Blackpool, Amber Taverns might be described as an old-fashioned pub company: not for them the pursuit of food instead of drink sales. Their focus is on buying and running pubs that serve good quality drinks, competitively priced, in agreeable surroundings, and supported by all the sport that customers could want! Their quoted ambition is: “To provide the best pub … [Read more...]
Hotel investor survey indicates strong ‘buy’ strategy
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels released its bi-annual Hotel Investor Sentiment Survey, which reveals that an increased 38.6 percent of investors across the globe indicated a ‘buy’ strategy for the next six months, representing the dominant investor strategy for their short-term outlook. The largest uptick in ‘buy’ sentiment was recorded in Asia Pacific, followed by the Europe, … [Read more...]
HOSPACE sets the scene and pace for 2012
BAHA (the British Association of Hospitality Accountants) transformed itself into HOSPA ( the Hospitality Professionals Association) when it revealed its comprehensive re-branding back in September. HOSPACE 2011 was held 24 November at the Sofitel, Terminal 5, Heathrow and is the first Conference and IT Exhibition under the HOSPA banner. And a very impressive event it … [Read more...]
Fuller’s post positive results demonstrating strong growth
Financial results for the 26 weeks ended 1 October 2011 Financial Performance • Revenue up 6% to £128.2 million (2010: £121.5 million) • Adjusted profit before tax up 5% to £16.5 million (2010: £15.7 million) • Adjusted earnings per share up 8% to 21.48p (2010: 19.96p) • EBITDA up 4% to £25.0 million (2010: £24.1 million) • Interim dividend up 6% to 5.05p (2010: … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Marge Simpson meets Gordon Ramsay
Friday Fun from H and C News is back and this week Marge Simpson becomes a food blogger and meets Gordon Ramsay, enjoy :) … [Read more...]
‘Like’ a fridge full of beer in time for Christmas
H and C News have teamed up with our good friends at Fuller's to offer all visitors to our new Facebook page an opportunity to win a Fridge full of Fuller's London Pride, four cases to be precise and timed perfectly to arrive just before Christmas too. It will take less than 30 seconds to enter and who knows, a fridge full of beer could be arriving on your doorstep very … [Read more...]