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Archives for January 2015

Safestay York opens

January 31, 2015

Award winning luxury hostel brand Safestay has opened its second hostel, Safestay York, following an extensive refurbishment. An interesting mix of tradition and modernity, Safestay York very much embodies the spirit of the great historical city it stands in. Safestay York is located in the eminent Grade One listed Georgian Micklegate House, originally the town house of the … [Read more...]

Windermere hotel flies the flag for romance in Cumbria

January 31, 2015

The Cranleigh Boutique is flying the flag for Cumbria once again, following the announcement it has been named the sixth most romantic Hotel in the UK and 19th in Europe by TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travellers Choice awards for the most romantic hotels. This is the third year running that the Cranleigh Boutique has placed in the top 10. Launch of The Church Suites The … [Read more...]

VisitBritain announces three-year ‘Countryside is GREAT’ campaign

January 31, 2015

The North York Moors, the Scottish Highlands and the Pembrokeshire Coast will soon be competing with the likes of the Bavarian Alps and the Grand Canyon in a new campaign from VisitBritain to grow international visits and spend to Britain’s countryside. The campaign will position Britain’s countryside as a place to enjoy modern culture, top quality food and world-class … [Read more...]

Martin Robinson confirmed as Arena Savoy Lecture 2015 speaker

January 31, 2015

Arena – the hospitality and foodservice networking association – has announced that Martin Robinson, Chairman of Center Parcs UK, will address industry leaders and professionals from across the hospitality, foodservice and leisure, travel and tourism industries at the highly regarded Arena Savoy Lecture on Monday 23 March 2015 at the Savoy Hotel, London. He will share the … [Read more...]

British Sausage Week sizzled in 2014

January 30, 2015

British Sausage Week certainly sizzled in 2014, as market analysis demonstrates during the campaign week (3-9 November 2014), premium sausages recorded increases in both volume (9%) and spend (6%) compared to the 2014 weekly average. Standard tier sausages also recorded growth of 3% and 4% respectively. Organisers BPEX joined forces with ex England and Lions rugby star and … [Read more...]

Combined Services Culinary Arts Team 2015 – The Story so Far

January 30, 2015

The Combined Services Culinary Arts Team (CSCAT) are the very best Chefs selected from the British Armed Forces. This includes a squad of 30 equally selected from the Royal Navy/Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and Army. They are selected to represent the Armed Forces in world-class national and international competitions. Formed in 1997, its purpose is to raise the profile of … [Read more...]

Three words, catering, social, hospitality – survey investigates commonality

January 30, 2015

We found the infographic below in a feature by MediaVision that details the evolution of social media and for those interested in social media we would highly recommend a read. Now over 10 years old and with Billions of users social media has amplified the voice of the consumer in an unprecedented way. So we at H&C News thought it was about time to address how social … [Read more...]

Swap your pub in SE England for a mansion in Southern Spain?

January 30, 2015

A fabulous villa or three freehold apartments in exchange for a freehold pub in the South East – this is what leisure property specialist Fleurets is now offering to the market on behalf of  experienced publicans John Miller and Jim Paget. During the 80s and 90s, under the name JM Inns, Miller and Paget ran a chain of around 50 freeholds and leaseholds, which were … [Read more...]

Healthy expansion for Filmore & Union Harrogate

January 30, 2015

Healthy eating café and restaurant company, Filmore & Union, is to invest £250,000 relocating their Harrogate café to bigger premises, creating 30 new jobs for the area. The impressive new two-floor restaurant and cocktail bar is undergoing extensive renovation before it opens on Station Parade in March, replacing Filmore & Union’s current café at Station … [Read more...]

Las Iguanas scoop Employee Engagement Award

January 30, 2015

Las Iguanas has reinforced its position amongst the UK’s best employers, collecting the Reward & Recognition Award at the 2015 Employee Engagement Awards. Las Iguanas was the only restaurant brand shortlisted for the final, judged by a panel of senior executives from companies including the BBC, Publicis, Hugo Boss, Boeing & Deutsche Bank. The award recognises where … [Read more...]

Deliveroo raises $25m to fuel expansion

January 30, 2015

Deliveroo, the food delivery service that brings high-quality local restaurant meals to your door, has announced a $25m Series B investment round to help drive expansion across the UK and internationally. Deliveroo is already live in London and Brighton and launches in Manchester this week. Founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski, customers use the Deliveroo service … [Read more...]

Starbucks gets into ‘Matching’

January 30, 2015

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Starbucks and Match are offering singles new opportunities to connect at Starbucks. With more than 3 million members already listing “coffee and conversation” as one of their interests, Match members will now be able to use the “Meet at Starbucks” feature to more easily reach out and make that first coffee date. Additionally, on … [Read more...]

The Carrot Ginger Soup – from Soupe du Jour

January 30, 2015

Soupe du Jour is the new London eatery based on traditional soup recipes from around the world. Think ‘Grandma’s best soup’ with a thoroughly modern twist. Michelin Star-trained chef Jona Eckerlein has created a myriad of mouth-watering recipes that take traditional soups to the next level, and offer a truly healthy lunch option for busy Londoners. For less than £5.00, … [Read more...]

Globe-trotting Adrian Ellis to GM of The Lowry Hotel

January 29, 2015

Adrian Ellis, a hotel executive with 24 years’ experience of managing luxury international properties in the UK, Europe and Asia, has been appointed General Manager of the five star, The Lowry Hotel, Manchester. Mr Ellis, aged 51, is returning to Manchester for the first time since 1999 where he was previously the General Manager of the Manchester Marriott V&A which was … [Read more...]

Easterbrook steps up to head McDonald’s

January 29, 2015

The Board of Directors of McDonald’s has announced that Don Thompson will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors after nearly 25 years of service to the company, effective 1 March. The Board has elected Steve Easterbrook to replace Thompson as President and CEO. Easterbrook was also elected to the Board of Directors, filling … [Read more...]

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