Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast is a must-see business destination for 2018 with Northern Ireland’s largest hotel, Hastings Hotels’ Grand Central Hotel Belfast, opening on 18th June 2018. The hotel has announced its first guests will be a group of international delegates attending the prestigious Hosts Global Forum, an influential global Meetings and Incentive Travel trade … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
Sodexo says no to plastic straws and stirrers
Sodexo in the UK and Ireland has banned the purchase of all plastic straws and stirrers, and committed to phase out single use plastic bags and polystyrene foam items such as cups, lids and food containers by 2020. As a company that promises to improve the quality of life of people, corporate responsibility lies at the core of everything Sodexo does. Sodexo acknowledges … [Read more...]
Brewhouse & Kitchen announce new Horsham and Hoxton sites
Brewhouse and Kitchen are pleased to report that the group have exchanged contracts to acquire the freehold of Wabi in Horsham, the acquisition is expected to complete in the next 14 days. Wabi is a former prime site public house, in a high footfall location in a premium Sussex town. In addition, Brewhouse and Kitchen are also pleased to confirm the completion of the … [Read more...]
Bucket opens sustainable seafood restaurant in West London
Bucket, the new restaurant and bar, serving up sustainably sourced seafood, by the bucketful, has opened on Westbourne Grove, West London. Buzzy and upbeat, with a laid-back, do-as-you-like atmosphere, Bucket has been launched by husband and wife Georgie Godik Hayward and Adam Hayward, with design, interiors and branding by Patsy Godik, all previously of the Gaucho … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane appoints Lynn Brutman
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane announces the appointment of Lynn Brutman as Regional Vice President and General Manager for the 193 room luxury hotel. A seasoned hotelier with a Four Seasons tenure spanning some 27 years, Brutman joins the Park Lane property from her most recent position as Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel … [Read more...]
Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel reveals suite makeover
One of Buckinghamshire’s most luxurious hotels, Macdonald Compleat Angler in Marlow, has unveiled its new superior suites following a £110,000 investment. The magnificent hotel, located on the banks of the River Thames, has renovated two of its most spectacular rooms – the Buckingham Suite and the Windsor Suite. The river-facing suites, enjoy some of the best views in … [Read more...]
Joe Allen hosts Ultimate Burger Series
This June, Joe Allen, the historic theatreland restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, has invited some of London’s best-loved chefs to create their own take on the restaurant’s off-menu burger. Joe’s own alumnus Russell Norman will be stepping into the kitchen, alongside Neil Rankin, Margot Henderson and The Cheese Bar’s Mathew Carver, for the ultimate burger collaboration - … [Read more...]
‘Try, Swap, Change’ – the BNF plan for a healthier you
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has launched a new, free planner to challenge you to Try, Swap and Change your habits in a bid to encourage the nation to become healthier. The weekly planner offers a set of 15 easy to follow suggestions to choose from to help you to develop a healthier lifestyle by: trying something new, swapping old habits for better ones, and … [Read more...]
Hotel group hosts forces charity event
A Cumbrian hotel group has held a special event for ex-service men and women, who have taken to the waters of Windermere to enjoy a range of activities to improve their health and wellbeing. The North East Military Vehicle Club has been working with Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa and Help for Heroes, the charity which supports veterans who have suffered injuries or illness as … [Read more...]
First Sky Rocket Swing arrives in Britain as Ride Leisure at Wyboston Lakes Resort expands outdoor corporate activities
Britain’s first sky rocket (a 7m swing) is being installed at Ride Leisure at Wyboston Lakes Resort. It is just one of many new additions as Ride Leisure substantially expands the already vast choice of outdoor activities and team building events available at Wyboston Lakes Resort to corporate groups. The aqua park, successfully launched last year, has doubled in size … [Read more...]
Local pupil wins Botanics lunchbox design competition
Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, leading catering and events company, has unveiled the winning design for its new children’s lunchbox in The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, at a prizegiving ceremony with pupils from The Flora Stevenson Primary School in the city’s Comely Bank. Buddings artists from across Primary 5 were invited to take part in a competition to create the … [Read more...]
Arora Group puts its heart into Wellbeing Week
The Arora Group, which manages over 4,000 hotel rooms in 11 UK locations, recently took part in its third Wellbeing Week across all its hotels for the benefit of the group’s more than 2,000 employees. From 14 to 20 May, the Arora Group organised a calendar of daily health and wellness activities to appeal to all employees, including a healthy breakfast, sugar-free cooking … [Read more...]
Hotel Café Royal reveals new lobby designed by Piero Lissoni
This May, Hotel Café Royal, London’s first modern grand hotel, has proudly unveiled its new lobby and guest arrival experience. Designed and overseen by the world-renowned architect and interior designer Piero Lissoni and created with a total investment of almost £5m, the large new lobby delivers an outstanding and glamorous entrance to the hotel. Inspired by the lobbies of … [Read more...]
Celebrations as, Cotswolds hotel, Eckington Manor, prepares to mark its 10th anniversary
It’s known throughout the country as a prime foodie destination, with a MasterChef: The Professionals winning head chef, and this year marks another huge milestone for Eckington Manor as the venue prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary. At its official opening in June 2008, Eckington Manor boasted a state-of-the-art cookery school and five-bedroom guest accommodation. … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell posts record turnover
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced a 11% increase in turnover for the period ending 31st October 2017. The company, now recording a £39m overall turnover, has also posted a 42% growth in pre-tax profit - rising from £619,000 to £885,000. Growth has been entirely organic at the company, which has on average grown by more … [Read more...]