Gather & Gather has launched an exclusive coffee for workplace consumers, ‘Camino’, developed to ensure a focus on sustainability from bean to bin. Camino represents Gather & Gather’s commitment to forging ‘upstream’ supplier relationships that impact positively on the growers and the communities in which they live and work. Sourced from small plantations in the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2018
ETM Group report significant revenue and profit growth
ETM Group, the independent London pub, bar and restaurant group operates fourteen venues, including The Botanist in Sloane Square, The Jugged Hare on Chiswell Street and latest opening Maple in White City. ETM have announced a strong year of growth for the year ending 29 February 2018 and Ed Martin, CEO of ETM reflecting on the numbers comments: “This has been an … [Read more...]
World leading chocolate awards now officially open
Entries for the 11th Academy of Chocolate annual awards have opened – seeking to identify and showcase the world’s most talented chocolate producers and finest chocolates. Entries are invited across five headline categories – bars, filled chocolates, drinking chocolate, chocolate spreads and packaging – with chocolatiers able to make multiple submissions against a stage … [Read more...]
Bookings rise for Macdonald Resorts with more people celebrating Christmas away
With the festive season fast approaching, Macdonald Resorts has found a growing trend of people planning to go away for Christmas with a 66% increase in the number of nights booked across both its UK and Spanish locations. The most significant increase comes from those looking to celebrate the festive period abroad, with Macdonald’s Spanish resorts* experiencing a 249% … [Read more...]
Elevated to AA 4-Star status, Peter and Lana de Savary’s Eastbury Hotel
The 22-bedroomed boutique hotel in the heart of Sherborne in Dorset, is proud to announce that is has been awarded a coveted 4-Star Rating by the AA, following an extensive refurbishment and upgrade in service and efficiency under the guidance of legendary hotelier, Peter de Savary, who acquired the hotel in February. Following an inspection earlier this week, particular … [Read more...]
The best things come in bowls
Arriving in Soho’s Saint Anne’s Court on 3rd December, BOWLS. is all about those comforting dishes that just don’t quite work on plates. Dishes to hold, to pick from and pass around, packed with layered flavours and unique ingredient combinations. Dishes that bring everyone together and evoke - or create - memories. At BOWLS. Soho the menu will be seasonal, featuring a … [Read more...]
The DoubleTree by Hilton York finalist in social responsibility award category
The DoubleTree by Hilton York has been recognised for its ethical business practice and support of charity. The four-star hotel was one of three organisations shortlisted in the Social Responsibility Business category at the York Press Business Awards, which was held at York Race Course and attended by more than 250 people. The DoubleTree by Hilton York’s nomination was … [Read more...]
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket honoured by Trivago
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket is delighted to announce it has been awarded Top Ten for National Outstanding Online Presence, in the 2019 Trivago Awards. The highest accolade Trivago gives to hotels, the award merits properties that have optimised their online presence on the site. Recognised alongside some of the country’s finest hotels, Leonardo Royal Hotel … [Read more...]
Splendid Hospitality Group appoints Simon Grace as General Manager for Hotel Indigo York
Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed Simon Grace as General Manager for the 103-guest bedroom Hotel Indigo York. Simon joins the quirky hotel from Mercure Wetherby Hotel, where he worked as General Manager for three years following his departure from the Operations Manager position at Mercure Leeds Parkway. Simon also brings with him an educational background in … [Read more...]
Shoot for the Michelin Stars
Due Camini restaurant, Borgo Egnazia, Puglia is delighted to receive their first Michelin Star. Executive Chef Domingo Schingaro creates Mediterranean dishes inspired by traditional Apulian cuisine. He uses a wide range of local produce, including 30 different varieties of tomatoes, 10 different kinds of artichokes and 8 different types of chicory. The raw ingredients used … [Read more...]
SSP opens coffee shop perfect day micro at Frankfurt Airport
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, is building on the success of its perfect day coffee franchise at Frankfurt Airport with the launch of its new perfect day micro shop. Located airside in Hall A, Terminal 1 at Departure Gate 34 and providing excellent views onto the runway, perfect day micro offers customers a wide range of … [Read more...]
Tower Bridge keeps rising to the occasion as an iconic international venue
Tower Bridge has seen a rise of 20% in bookings over the last six months from international clients and destination management companies. The demand was seen across multiple industries including Law Firms, IT, Medical, Energy, Engineering and Transportation Companies, predominantly from Europe but also Canada, US, China and Japan. As one of the most famous and instantly … [Read more...]
Hotel enlists horticulture students for finishing touches to landscaping
A Lake District hotel resort has tapped into the expertise of college students to help with the final stages of new landscaping work following its extension and refurbishment. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa has been working with green-fingered students from Myerscough College, putting them in charge of managing content for the seasonal planting of tubs and baskets in the … [Read more...]
Hotel slides into action with local ice hockey team
An award-winning Aberdeen hotel is set to slide into action in the local ice hockey world, after signing what is believed to be the first sponsorship deal of its kind. The four-star Aberdeen Altens Hotel has just inked a sponsorship deal for the 2018/19 season with the North East of Scotland’s premier ice hockey club, Aberdeen Lynx. The four-figure deal is believed to be … [Read more...]
Hamilton Park Racecourse appoints new General Manager
Catering, hospitality and event management specialist, Sodexo, has enhanced the team at Hamilton Park Racecourse with the appointment of Iain Monaghan as General Manager. With more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Iain Monaghan brings a wealth of experience to his role at Hamilton Park, as he looks to drive continued growth of the venue as a … [Read more...]
