Earlier this year Joe Buck, an apprentice at Toby Carvery Aintree, won the 'Rising Star' category at the National Apprentice Awards in the North West Region. And on the back of his regional win, Joe headed to London this week for the grand final! Now in its fifteenth year, the awards are the largest and most prestigious celebration of apprentices and apprentice employers … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2018
Zest Quest Asia 2019 finalists unveiled by Cyrus Todiwala
Six colleges have made the final round of Zest Quest 2019. Moving forward to the final cook off are Colchester Institute, Farnborough College of Technology, New City College, North Hertfordshire College, University of West London, and Westminster Kingsway College. The winners will be announced at the Zest Quest Asia 2019 Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, 8th February … [Read more...]
En Route launches global roll-out of ‘crew nosh’ food ordering app
En Route International has today announced the global roll-out of Crew Nosh, a personalised online food ordering platform for airline crew. En Route, which provides on board catering services to domestic and international carriers across five continents, has designed Crew Nosh to give airlines the ability to handle the complex challenges of the flying work … [Read more...]
Ei Group raises almost £80,000 for Royal British Legion through its charity beer
Poppy Beer, Ei Group’s exclusive beer in partnership with The Royal British Legion, has proved a winner with customers with nearly half a million pints bought across pubs in its estate over the past four years. The 3.6% ABV beer, brewed at Marston’s Brewery, Burton-on-Trent, was available exclusively to publicans across the Ei Publican Partnerships estate in advance of … [Read more...]
BNF recognises established, emerging and future leaders of nutrition science
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has recognised the outstanding achievements of top food and nutrition students and teachers from UK schools, as well as early career and established nutrition scientists, through a series of awards presented during its Annual Day 2018. The BNF established the Education Awards scheme in 1990 to promote interest in, and raise awareness … [Read more...]
UKHospitality: Government risks making Hospitality staffing shortfall more acute
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “A fall in the number of EU migrants is seriously worrying for hospitality employers. We need workers from the EU to bolster our home-grown workforces and keep pace with growth, particularly with unemployment so low. “This staffing shortfall will only become more acute if the Government pushes ahead with a plan to exclude … [Read more...]
Scottish Highlands report staffing shortage at crisis levels fuelled by Brexit fears
Brexit-related staff shortages, escalating rates and a half-hearted tourism strategy is set to see independent accommodation providers shutting their doors in the highlands. That is stark the warning of a major body of hoteliers which claims lack of central vision and support will see the region fail to cope with booming visitor numbers. The creation of the North Coast … [Read more...]
Arena Racing Company Celebrates Partnership with Hilton
The Chairman of Arena Racing Company has hailed the opening of the new Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse, at an exclusive event that marked its arrival in Doncaster. The hotel hosted an invitation only Grand Opening party, compered by Simon Morykin of Hallam FM, which saw VIPs and business leaders come together - including the Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones; David Thorpe, … [Read more...]
A global commitment to diversity and inclusion from AccorHotels
AccorHotels has relaunched its international network to promote diversity and renewed its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Renamed “RiiSE” the network is active across five continents and already has more than 14,000 members globally. Open to both and women, its areas of focus include a mentoring programme that ensures women are given equal opportunity for promotion to … [Read more...]
Half a million square feet and £270m of leisure development approved in Swindon
Full planning consent has been approved for a £270 million regional leisure destination in Swindon. Phase 1 of the North Star Village, by leading UK developer SevenCapital, received the go ahead on 27th November, less than 17 months after the developer took the reins on this much-anticipated project. Set to have a game-changing effect on Swindon and the surrounding area, … [Read more...]
Dan Rose-Bristow is named new Chairman of Pride of Britain Hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels - the collection of 50 luxury independently-owned British hotels - is delighted to announce that Dan Rose-Bristow, Joint Managing Director of The Torridon, in the Scottish Highlands, has been voted in as Chairman, taking over from Kate Levin who has held the position for the last two years. Dan has gained recognition in the hospitality industry as a … [Read more...]
£29,000 raised for Hospitality Action by Raymond Blanc and protégés
Raymond Blanc OBE was joined behind the stoves by some of his protégés and peers earlier this week on Monday at Chino Latino within the Park Plaza London Riverbank. The chef guest ensemble included Benoit Blin and Gary Jones of the two Michelin-starred Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Robin Gill of the award winning The Dairy and Aggi Sverrisson from the Michelin-starred … [Read more...]
Michael Caines joins Exmouth waterfront development
Award-winning chef Michael Caines has been revealed by Exeter-based developer Grenadier as the latest tenant to join the new scheme on Exmouth waterfront. Michael Caines, who grew up in Exeter, will be opening a restaurant with a bar and café area on the Exmouth waterfront with a brand-new food and drink offering for visitors. Caines’ plans for the scheme are very different … [Read more...]
Reverb by Hard Rock: A new generation of music-centric hotels is born
Hard Rock International is proud to announce Reverb by Hard Rock – the brand’s entrance into the select service hotel category. The new collection of music-centric hotels will be designed as contemporary hubs where modern music lovers can connect and create. With innovative technology woven throughout its core DNA, the brand will prove that tech makes everything easier. In … [Read more...]
Jeremy Wright confirms, and Kate Nicholls welcomes, the Government’s intention to secure tourism sector deal
The Government has today announced its intention to deliver a landmark sector deal for the UK tourism industry to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. Speaking to the Tourism Industry Council, made up of leading members of the tourism industry and government, Jeremy Wright the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and … [Read more...]
