Weetwood Hall Estate has appointed Balasz Szecsi as Operations Manager to manage the day to day running of all parts of its extensive hotel, restaurant and conferencing facilities. During his time working for some of the UK’s best-known hotel chains, Balasz has built up a strong skillset that will help Weetwood Hall Estate develop its service offering throughout its … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
UK’s No.1 chippie debuts in Japan
Japanese shoppers are set for a taste of the UK’s finest when the country’s No. 1 fish and chip shop, Kingfisher in Devon, sets up shop in Japan’s biggest department store. Hankyu department stores, the Japanese equivalent of Harrod’s, has invited Kingfisher’s Craig Maw and Nikki Mutton on the trip of a lifetime to open a pop-up shop at its British Fair this October. … [Read more...]
Six sensational new suites offer luxurious life on the edge at Lewinnick Lodge, Newquay, Cornwall
A stunning hidden gem on the North Cornwall coast, Lewinnick Lodge hovers literally on the edge of Pentire Headland, surrounded by salty sea air and the wild wash of the captivating Atlantic. Guest will enjoy arguably THE best sea view in the South West from six new spacious and beautifully designed rooms, perched right on the cliff’s edge. A brand new £1 million development … [Read more...]
Guests drink to England’s summer of success at Lord’s with half a million toasts
MCC has revealed that guests attending summer fixtures at Lord’s Cricket Ground toasted England’s 2017 success with over half a million drinks during a sell-out hospitality season. With a number of England wins throughout the 2017 cricket season at Lord’s, hospitality guests and match spectators raised their glasses with: 58,000 glasses of Champagne 71,000 pints of … [Read more...]
Caldesi Campagna unveils new look Bray restaurant with HSBC support
Celebrity chef Giancarlo Caldesi and cookery writer Katie Caldesi have reopened their popular Caldesi Campagna restaurant in Bray with a brand new look and extension, following an £80,000 business loan from HSBC. Originally opened in 2007, the well-loved rural restaurant is owned and run by the husband and wife team that are better known for their appearances on TV cookery … [Read more...]
Liverpool superfan working at City Hotel
A kitchen porter who moved to Liverpool to watch his beloved football team play is celebrating 22 years working at a city hotel. Liverpool-mad Erwan Hamon first fell in love with the city in 1989 when he came to watch Liverpool play at Anfield. By 1995 he completed his transfer from Brittany in France and started working as a room attendant at the Campanile Hotel … [Read more...]
The Savoy awarded customers’ choice award at the AA Hospitality Awards 2017-18
The Savoy was announced winner of the first Customers’ Choice Award at the AA Hospitality Awards 2017-18, held on Monday 25 September. The event, which recognises and rewards service excellence in the best establishments around the UK, marked the 20th in the AA’s history and saw winners across 20 categories. World-renowned chefs, prominent hoteliers and restaurateurs, … [Read more...]
Report shows Tourism VAT Rate cut would create thousands of Jobs in Northern Ireland
An independent report launched this week shows that more than 2,000 jobs would be created in Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector if the VAT rate was cut from 20 percent to 5 percent on accommodation and visitor attractions. The launch of the report was attended by prominent NI politicians including Nigel Dodds MP, who addressed an enthused audience at the Europa Hotel in … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL Hotels to manage £525 million acquisition portfolio
Redefine|BDL Hotels has announced that they will take over the management of a of 26 four-star luxury hotel portfolio on behalf of new owners, real estate investment company, Aprirose. The 26 hotels, which have an annual turnover of more than £190 million, were acquired by Aprirose from QHotels in a £525 million deal. The contract represents the continuation of a successful … [Read more...]
YOTEL secures $250m investment from Starwood Capital Group
YOTEL has announced that a fund affiliated with Starwood Capital Group (“Starwood”), a leading global private investment firm, has committed to making a strategic investment of $250 million in YOTEL, including acquiring a 30 percent stake in the company and investing in real estate acquisitions for new build, hotel conversion and adaptive reuse properties as YOTEL expands its … [Read more...]
Diwali, Indian Spices and The Drinks to choose?
Who better to ask than 15 year proprietor/chef of Chelsea’s The Painted Heron Indian restaurant, Yogesh Datta. The Painted Heron was opened in 2002 when Fine Indian dining was but a twinkle in the eye of the tiger. Yogesh Datta talks about the history of Indian food and drinks in the UK from a Chelsea and Indian perspective and his latest Diwali offer. Wine is not a … [Read more...]
Shortlist announced for Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards
More than 50 tourism businesses have taken a step nearer being crowned the best in the Highlands and Islands after being named as finalists in the industry’s annual ‘Oscars’ today. Competition to win a coveted Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) trophy has reached an unprecedented level with entries and nominations this year surpassing previous record-breaking … [Read more...]
Malmaison Oxford welcomes new General Manager, Racheal Bird
Boutique hotel brand Malmaison announces the appointment of Racheal Bird as General Manager of Malmaison Oxford Racheal has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as General Manager at Malmaison Cheltenham. Prior to joining Malmaison she was Revenue Manager at the hotel when it was the Montpellier Chapter Hotel before being promoted to Hotel … [Read more...]
Receptio and Hoist Group Enter Partnership
Receptio and Hoist Group are entering into a partnership creating a full end-to-end solution for the hospitality market in EMEA. This partnership combines Hoist Group´s Property Management System, HotSoft with the innovative IT and payment solutions from Receptio. As many of you already know, the hospitality industry had no dedicated provider for payment solutions. … [Read more...]
Raising the bar with the new High Heat X Pans
Cambro High Heat X-Pans from FEM cut handling time and increase flexibility for caterers FEM has introduced the new Cambro High Heat X-Pans, designed to increase flexibility and reduce handling time by allowing caterers to prep, store, heat and serve in one pan. Caterers can use them for prepping food and then place them straight in the freezer or directly into a hot oven. … [Read more...]
