A campaign by Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to help 5.7 million small businesses be data ready started earlier this week. FSB research shows that over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A further third are only in the early stages of preparations and only eight per cent of … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Students take over London hotel
A group of students from Newham College will spend three days running Holiday Inn Express London – Park Royal, as part of InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG’s) National Hotel Takeover in partnership with People 1st. The programme is designed to encourage more young people to work in the hospitality industry. The students will run a range of aspects across the hotel – from … [Read more...]
London’s Chinatown needs more creative solutions to guarantee its future as top hospitality destination
This year’s Ken Hom Lecture brought together distinguished figures from the food and hospitality worlds to explore the future of Chinatowns, at a time when many believe they are under threat as distinctive cultural enclaves. Ken Hom was joined by Freya Aitken-Turff, CEO of London’s China Exchange; Fuchsia Dunlop, acclaimed writer on Asian food and culture; and Geoff Leong, who … [Read more...]
‘Mixology’ – new vintage crystal cocktail glassware from Artis
The vintage look for cocktail service goes from strength to strength, so this year’s Artis catalogue features an enhanced range of vintage style cocktail glassware. Foremost amongst the product launches for 2018 is Mixology’, a new collection of vintage look crystal glassware from Luigi Bormioli, distributed exclusively to the foodservice industry by … [Read more...]
Enjoy an all-day breakfast on us, free for four weeks
The cooked breakfast options at McDonalds centre around the egg, and for good reason, they are quick and easy to prepare and serve as well as being, highly profitable. The equipment needed to offer cooked eggs on demand and hot toasted buns and muffins is available to trial for four weeks free of charge to evaluate at your venue. Add eggs to any breakfast menu without any … [Read more...]
Oxford Brookes ranked top 20 in the world for Hospitality
Hospitality courses at Oxford Brookes University have been ranked 18th in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. The 2018 QS rankings saw Hospitality and Leisure Management climb 16 places, improving on last year’s score of 34th in the world. Oxford Brookes is now the 3rd highest ranked UK university for this subject area, up from 6th in … [Read more...]
Leading industry figures celebrate fifty years of The Restaurant Association
Monday night saw the 50th anniversary of The Restaurant Association – one of the UK hospitality sector’s premier annual fundraising events – held at The Savoy, London. Attended by some of the industry’s biggest names including Prue Leith, James Martin and Anthony Worrell-Thompson, this star-studded event proved an important opportunity for restaurant owners, managers, … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey launches the industry’s first in-house Service Academy
BaxterStorey has launched its newest training initiative; the Service Academy. Designed to ensure hospitality staff across the business are equipped with skills and confidence to provide a service to rival that of a five-star hotel, the initiative is the first of its kind within the hospitality industry. Presented to hospitality and catering insiders at a launch event at … [Read more...]
Baroness McIntosh takes up the Chair of PASS
Baroness Anne McIntosh of Pickering has taken up the Chair of the Board of the revamped PASSCO Community Interest Company, which operates the PASS scheme and accreditation of all PASS card issuers. Baroness McIntosh is highly qualified to take on the role thanks to her early background in the law, 10 years’ experience as an MEP and a further 18 years as an MP. Most recently … [Read more...]
Keith Hartharn celebrates 20 years at C&C
Chester based C&C Catering Equipment Ltd is delighted to congratulate Senior Project Manager Keith Hartharn on reaching his 20th work anniversary with the company. Having started his career with the team at the company’s former Bumpers Lane offices in 1998, Keith has progressed in his roles throughout the years. Most recently, he became a Director at subsidiary company … [Read more...]
‘Trim & Tonic’ barbershop pop-up and ‘St. Patrick’s Soirée’
Prestigious, Irish family owned venue, The Bloomsbury Club Bar has partnered with Irish artisan distillers, The Dingle Distillery, to present a sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring a walk-in ‘Trim and Tonic’ barbershop pop-up and ‘St. Patrick’s Soirée’ this March. St. Patrick’s Day ‘Trim & Tonic’ And, in keeping with the elegantly Irish celebrations, … [Read more...]
Radisson Blu announces winner of the ‘Mini CEO’ competition
As part of a nationwide competition, leading hotel brand Radisson Blu searched the country high and low to find six mini CEOs (Child Entertainment Officers) to review the hotel brand’s family offering. Aged between 6 and 10 years old, the shortlisted CEOs were invited to complete a research weekend at a Radisson Blu hotel of their choice, and attend a ‘board meeting’ in … [Read more...]
Stonegate £500,000 investment in the north west
Two Stonegate pubs in the Northwest have opened, after two transformations with a combined investment of £500,000 generated sixteen new jobs. Music Hall Taps replaced its predecessor Missoula in Chester, and the Addison Arms returned to its 1980’s roots to take the place of Yates’ at the heart of the town. The two-storey Music Hall Taps got the latest in pub trends with … [Read more...]
The last straw for Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in the heart of Edinburgh is removing plastic straws from all areas of the hotel, including its bar and brasserie, One Square, and will offer guests a biodegradable alternative going forward. The move is an example of the five star hotel’s commitment to reducing waste, energy use and CO2, and comes as part of Marriott International’s … [Read more...]
Research reveals the misconceptions turning young Brits away from Hospitality careers
New research has revealed that less than a quarter of young Brits would consider a career in hospitality, with almost one in three (26%) admitting they didn’t see it as an industry to work in after obtaining a degree. The survey of 1,000 Brits aged 16 to 21, conducted by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), found that young people were unaware of the full range of roles … [Read more...]
