Is eating out really theatre? Pondering which eatery to visit for any occasion is a consideration that goes way beyond what’s on the menu. Service for example is high on the list for most eating out experiences, and the word experience can be influenced by an array of wants and needs. So, for any eatery the experience delivered will be the key driver for diners to … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
Artificial Intelligence insights ‘preparing for an automated future’ at the ceda conference 2019
Artificial Intelligence insights 'preparing for an automated future' at the ceda conference 2019 The speaker line-up for the ceda Conference 2019 is almost complete with the addition of German entrepreneur Victoria Albrecht. Victoria is founder and CEO of Springbok AI, a data science consultancy that's worked with enterprises including Airbus, Coca Cola and … [Read more...]
Alastair Storey takes over as Springboard Chairman
The hospitality industry charity Springboard has announced Alastair Storey as its new Chairman, taking over the role from Springboard’s Founder and Chairman for nearly 30 years, Stephen Moss CBE. Springboard’s CEO, Anne Pierce said of the appointment: “We are confident that Alastair’s experience and active engagement in the hospitality industry will help Springboard … [Read more...]
Pay With A Poem returns in creative partnership with Tom Odell
Over 1,000 hospitality and catering businesses sign-up to participate in renowned World Poetry Day event. Julius Meinl, the Vienna-based coffee roaster and global ambassador for Viennese coffeehouse culture, is set to brew creativity across the world with its sixth annual Pay With A Poem initiative. Taking place on World Poetry Day, March 21st, restaurants … [Read more...]
Inaugural KP Hero Award presented to worthy winner at Gatwick Airport
Ricardo Viera - worthy winner of the Meiko Kitchen Porters’ Club, ‘KP Hero’ Award The Kitchen Porters Club was set up by H&C News and Meiko to highlight the importance and value that kitchen porters bring to the kitchen. The KP Hero Award is a chance for employers to acknowledge an individual KP for the work they do within their business. Denis Sheehan, … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s adds to senior management team again, this time with new Operations Director
The most recent, and there have been many recently, addition to the senior management team at Carluccio’s is Lee Goodridge appointed as its new Operations Director, commencing 8 April. Lee brings a wealth of hospitality experience to Carluccio’s, having previously held senior operations roles at casual dining restaurants including Pizza Hut, Zizzi’s and Busaba Eathai. … [Read more...]
£1 billion acquisition of Grange Hotels completed by Queensgate Investments
£1 billion acquisition of Grange Hotels completed by Queensgate Investments The acquisition of the Grange St Paul's, Grange Tower Bridge, Grange City, and Grange Holborn for circa £1 billion has been completed by Queensgate Investments. The combined assets within the portfolio comprises 1,345 London rooms in prime city and central locations within just under 1 million … [Read more...]
Travelodge announce post Brexit recruitment strategy
Travelodge announce post Brexit recruitment strategy Travelodge has announced it is aiming to attract parents returning to work to meet anticipated post Brexit staffing issues with a new recruitment drive. This strategy will be deployed as more than 100 planned new hotel openings will create circa 3,000 new jobs at Travelodge through the next five years. Already one … [Read more...]
Google’s move to enable direct hotel bookings now fully operational
Google’s move to enable direct hotel bookings now fully operational Google’s strategic development to enable booking hotels direct has been activated, the search giant has now added a destination site for hotels. This will replicate what it has already done through Google Flights offering hotels as a natural extension of the travel process. Google’s VP of … [Read more...]
Firmdale Hotels report positive review of and substantial savings in merchant acquiring
Firmdale Hotels report positive review of and substantial savings in merchant acquiring Following a comprehensive review of merchant acquiring at Firmdale Hotels undertaken in partnership with Bank Brokers UK, substantial savings have been announced. Firmdale Hotels is the latest hospitality brand to make such an announcement following in the footsteps of over … [Read more...]
Leading contract caterer Elior UK keeps mental health on the agenda with new initiatives to support employees
As a leading contract caterer, Elior UK, continues to remove the taboo of mental health in the workplace with new initiatives designed to boost and maintain employees’ confidence and resilience. One in four adults in the UK will experience a mental health problem during their lifetime(1) and nine out of ten people with mental health problems report they experience stigma(2). … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental, Doha now open
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Qatar with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Doha. Mandarin Oriental, Doha is an intimate and stylish urban property located in the centre of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the new destination for leisure, living and business in the heart of this vibrant city. Designed by David Collins Studio, the … [Read more...]
A Persian new year: Berenjak welcomes spring with Nowruz
This March, Berenjak, the Soho restaurant reinterpreting the classic hole-in-the-wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran, will be celebrating Persian New Year, also known as ‘Nowruz’, the holiday of Spring. To mark the occasion, Berenjak will be collaborating with Persian artist, Laila Tarah, to create a Haft-Sin installation within the restaurant from Monday 18th March, … [Read more...]
A global landmark has become the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow
Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow. The rebrand is now complete and the hotel has become the latest addition to the group's exceptional collection of premium lifestyle properties. Michel Stalport, Area Senior Vice President of Eastern Europe, Russia & Turkey at Radisson Hotel … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship 2019 finalists announced
The Roux Scholarship 2019 finalists announced Following the completion of the regional finals in London and Birmingham, the Roux family is delighted to announce the names of the six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2019 on 1st April 2019. The final six contenders are: Ryan Baker, The Ritz, London Olivia Catherine Burt, … [Read more...]