Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin said: “The referendum result will enhance freedom and security. Some people will now be anxious, but concentrating on these immensely important factors will provide reassurance. Anxiety about the economic effects of independence during the campaign was misplaced. The UK will thrive as an independent country, making its own laws, and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Europe hotel performance for May 2016
The European hotel industry recorded mostly positive May 2016 results in the three key performance metrics when reported in euro constant currency, according to data from STR. Compared with May 2015, Europe reported nearly flat occupancy (-0.3 to 73.4%). However, a 2.1% rise in average daily rate to EUR114.28 drove a 1.7% increase in revenue per available room to … [Read more...]
Hospitality sector well-placed to remain robust during the Brexit period, a comment from John Brennan
Three years after David Cameron declared his strategy to reform Europe he put it to referendum and Britain has voted to leave. The Prime Minister has resigned this morning and doubtless in the days, weeks and months ahead the debate as to 'what next' will flourish. H&C News will follow this debate and we start with comment from John Brennan, CEO of Amaris Hospitality, one … [Read more...]
The Franklin Hotel Knightsbridge London reopens after a complete renovation
Acquired by Italian entrepreneur Elisabetta Fabri, President and CEO of the Italian group Starhotels and designed by Anouska Hempel, The Franklin Hotel reopens August 1st, 2016 Stunning location: 5* refinement and peace in the heart of Knightsbridge – as quintessentially English as Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the V&A An elegant Victorian building embracing the beauty … [Read more...]
Caffia Coffee Group, Everything from the Bean to the Cup
Caffia Coffee Group is a dynamic family-run business that offers ‘Everything from the Bean to the Cup’ – that is, a full range of prime coffees as well as professional coffee machinery, advice and training throughout the UK for the foodservice sector. Being family-run does mean that service and friendly care of customers is part of dealing with us, but we’re also a very … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great Italian Chefs by Grazia Soncini
This simple lemon mayonnaise recipe from Grazia Soncini is the perfect accompaniment for fresh seafood, in particular delicate crab meat as the chef serves hers here. The lemon mayonnaise is enriched with egg yolks, lemon juice and corn oil, turning it a fantastically vibrant yellow. If serving the crabs for two buy the meat ready-picked (as whole crabs tend to be rather large) … [Read more...]
Double decker pizza perfection
FEM’s new Sirman Vesuvio double deck pizza ovens – double-delivers on taste, reliability and performance! Freshly produced pizzas are extremely popular and are one of the catering industries must-offer money spinners. Stone-baked electric pizza ovens allow caterers to produce pizzas with the aroma and taste closest to a traditional pizzeria. To keep up with the popularity … [Read more...]
Clayton Hotel Chiswick appoints F&B manager
Michael McIntosh has been appointed F&B Manager at the 227-bedroom Clayton Hotel Chiswick in West London. McIntosh joined the hotel in January 2016 as Guest Relations Manager but now becomes F&B Manager as the hotel’s £21m refurbishment nears its completion. “It’s an exciting time for the hotel as we are reaching the end of a major refurbishment which has … [Read more...]
Tewkesbury Park launches new website with Guestline’s cutting edge digital marketing solution, WebSuite
Guestline are pleased to unveil the new website they’ve developed for Tewkesbury Park, a 94 bedroomed hotel in Gloucestershire. Having been a Guestline client for 2 years, the property decided their website needed an overhaul to mirror the quality offered within the hotel and to drive direct bookings following a £4million refurbishment. With the majority of their technology … [Read more...]
Carringtons Catering gives Her Majesty The Queen the Royal Treatment
On June 22, Her Majesty and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited Liverpool Town Hall for a formal Reception Lunch, courtesy of the Roby Mill based independent catering business. Following her recent 90th birthday celebrations, Her Majesty was visiting the International Festival for Business 2016 and formally opening the Exhibition Centre Liverpool and Pullman Liverpool. This … [Read more...]
Wedgwood the Restaurant does it again
Edinburgh’s multi award winning Wedgwood the Restaurant is in line to add to its already impressive list of accolades after being shortlisted for the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2016. It is the only Scottish restaurant to be recognised in the Outside London category and is accompanied by some very impressive contemporaries. The list includes multiple Michelin star … [Read more...]
Malmaison London launches new secret meeting space – The Vaults
Malmaison London in Charterhouse Square announces the launch of its new informal meeting space, The Vaults. Using the original vaulted architecture of the former nurses home – which gives the space its name – the meeting rooms are formed of private booths that are nestled in the corner of the hotel’s Chez Mal brasserie. Designed with the entrepreneur and SME community in … [Read more...]
Crerar Hotels Trust Support Deaf Action Charity
Crerar Hotels Trust has donated £4,000 to Deaf Action who help raise awareness of the needs and rights of deaf people. The donation will fund two British sign language courses for at least ten families with children under 8 years old. The support was celebrated during a special cheque presentation from Brian Angus, General Manager of Scotland’s Hotel & Leisure Club on … [Read more...]
The Bingham Launches London’s First Rosé Bar
This summer, Richmond’s riverside destination restaurant, bar and boutique hotel, the Bingham, will be launching London’s first ever Rose Bar. Set in the Bingham’s lounge bar and terrace overlooking the Thames, the Rose bar will also pop-up in the stunning private rose garden, weather permitting. The bar will offer guests a change to enjoy the summer sunshine surrounded by … [Read more...]
Costa brings rainbow coffee to the UK
Costa, the nation’s favourite coffee shop, has flown world-class barista and Instagram star, Mason Salisbury 5,000 miles across the world to train their baristas to make Rainbow Flat Whites in selected stores in time for this summer’s Pride celebrations. Five Costa baristas from across the UK, especially selected for their latte art skills, spent a day learning Mason’s … [Read more...]