Two students studying International Tourism Management and International Hospitality Management at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have won prestigious industry awards in their final year of study. Peigi Rodan won the Tourism Management Institute’s (TMI) David Hughes Memorial Award and Leonora Ramos Brebner was the winner of the Council for Hospitality Management’s (CHME) … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Roger Brennan appointed Director of Facilities Management for Aramark Northern Europe
Aramark, one of Europe’s largest award-winning companies in facilities management, property management and food, has appointed Roger Brennan as the Managing Director of its Workplace Solutions business. Roger’s appointment comes as Aramark implements ambitious plans for continued growth of its Workplace Solutions business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Aramark … [Read more...]
Lake District tourism group lauded for Chinese welcome
A Cumbrian tourism group has won praise at a national awards ceremony for its positive and welcoming approach to attracting more visitors from China. Representatives from the Lake District China Forum have been to VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence event as a shortlisted finalist for their creative promotional work in the Chinese tourism market. The nomination for the … [Read more...]
James Ramsden and Sam Herlihy to open Magpie this June
The Co-Founders of Pidgin, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Hackney, are to open a new restaurant, Magpie, this June, on Heddon Street, off Regent Street. Magpie will be a modern British interpretation of traditional dim sum restaurants with diners choosing plates straight off the trolley. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by a drinks trolley, laden with pre-mixed … [Read more...]
Les 110 de Taillevent appoints David Durack as General Manager
Les 110 de Taillevent is delighted to announce the appointment of David Durack as General Manager. Durack joins Head Chef Raphael Grima and Head Sommelier Chrisopher Lecoufle at the Marylebone restaurant. Durack, previously assistant General Manager at 45 Jermyn Street, brings his 25 years of experience in the industry and will work closely with the team to maintain Les 110 … [Read more...]
Shaftesbury’s Central Cross, Chinatown, to be a new halo location for restaurants in London’s west end
Shaftesbury is progressing a £15m development at the eastern gateway to Chinatown that will create a 48,000 sq ft mixed-use scheme providing a range of new double-height restaurant and retail units across up to three floors. A key part of the scheme will complement Chinatown’s existing diverse range of F&B choices, with units ranging from 400 sq ft to 4,300 sq ft. The … [Read more...]
City Pub Company, Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2016
City Pub Company, the owner and operator of 32 pubs in Southern England, is delighted to announce its Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2016 reporting significant sales and EBITDA growth and the Company’s maiden dividend of 1.5p. Financial highlights: Total Sales increased by 36.6% to £27.4m (2015: £20.1m) Company EBITDA grew 43.4% to £4.1m (2015: 2.9m) … [Read more...]
‘Success and sustainability still go hand-in-hand’ says Vacherin
Leading independent London caterer Vacherin says that foodservice businesses can still combine record performances commercially and in CSR terms whatever the global future economically and politically - according to its newest sustainability and CSR report. The 3rd edition of the annual Vacherin Cares report published today shows that Vacherin has matched another … [Read more...]
Bridgman partners with Spa Creators to provide the ultimate quality furniture to the UK’s best spas
Bridgman, the leading name in supplying quality commercial outdoor furniture has recently teamed up with Spa Creators, the experts in designing and developing bespoke luxury spas. Bridgman have been offering their fully waterproof cushions for the past 7 years which makes them ideal for use in spa areas. The cushions are completely waterproof, and will dry within half an … [Read more...]
Le Tour De Cuisine – Hospitality Action’s Cotswold Cycle Challenge!
Industry charity Hospitality Action is delighted to launch its third annual Le Tour de Cuisine - Cotswold Cycle Challenge, kindly sponsored by Zenith Hygiene Group Plc, which passes through picturesque Cotswold villages and countryside on Monday 5th June. Hospitality Action offers a crucial lifeline to people of all ages, working and retired, from the hospitality industry. … [Read more...]
London Cocktail Club opens in monument
London Cocktail Club, The Cocktail Bar Group owned by world-renowned bartending entrepreneur JJ Goodman has launched its seventh venue in London’s Monument. The latest venture for the group is inspired by the classic old-school Savile Row style tailors iconic to London and reminiscent of the building’s former purpose as a traditional men’s suit shop. An outstanding display … [Read more...]
Simon Rogan departs Fera at Claridge’s
Simon Rogan and Mayfair hotel Claridge’s have mutually agreed to end their three year partnership as of April 30th 2017. Simon Rogan’s UMBEL Restaurant Group is refocusing its business to run independent restaurants and mirror the successful operation of L’Enclume and expand the consumer experience in Cartmel. This decision has been taken to continue to deliver quality … [Read more...]
Masterchef recruits top team for Wood Manchester
The North West’s only Masterchef winner, Simon Wood, has recruited two top professionals to join his team at WOOD - Manchester. Head chef at the First Street restaurant will be former head chef/proprietor at Grenache Restaurant - Mike Jennings. Mike honed his skills when he left Manchester in 2002 to learn about food, produce and Michelin kitchens with his mentor Shaun … [Read more...]
Yo! To open first pop-up street food and sushi concept at Boxpark Croydon
Focusing on Japanese street food and sushi, innovation and provenance, YO!’s brand new pop-up concept is opening exclusively in Croydon. Featuring an innovative, bold and flavour-packed menu inspired from across Japan, YO! will bring brand new food trends to Croydon including pork ramen roll ‘Ramen-In-A-Roll’ and crispy panko chicken-thigh sandwiches ‘Katsu Sando’ as well as … [Read more...]
Countess of York at the National Railway Museum wins prestigious Afternoon Tea of the Year accolade
Countess of York at the National Railway Museum has won the Afternoon Tea of the Year award at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, which celebrate the best in English tourism. The Countess of York beat off stiff competition from The Grand, Brighton and The Chester Grosvenor to secure the prestigious accolade at yesterday’s (24 April) ceremony at the Hilton Waldorf in … [Read more...]