Brighton Gin is very excited to announce the 2019 edition of its Brighton Pride label design. Since 2016 Brighton Gin has created a limited edition Pride bottling, in support of local LGBTQ charities. This year, Brighton Gin has teamed up with Brighton-based artist, Hizze Fletcher, who runs BRUSH, the iconic North Laine Art Gallery and hair salon. She has created a label … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Radisson aim to become one of the hospitality industry’s digital leaders
Radisson Hotel Group has launched its new multi-brand and mobile-first global website, with the aim of bringing the group a step closer to becoming one of the hospitality industry’s digital leaders. The launch of RadissonHotels.com and the Radisson Hotels App serves as an important milestone in a new digital era for Radisson Hotel Group, and a key element of its global … [Read more...]
Young’s appoint ex- Fullers beer MD to new COO role
Young’s is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Dodd as a Director in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Dodd has a wealth of experience, having spent more than a decade working in the pub and brewing sector. Most recently, Simon was a director of Fuller’s and managing director of their beer company, having previously been operations director of their … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell’s eco-friendly ‘Huskup’ support of female coffee producers
Bartlett Mitchell has launched Huskup, an eco-friendly reusable coffee cup that will support the community that produces its premium coffee Perkee. In direct response to the seven million takeaway cups that are disposed of every single day, the Perkee Foundation Huskup cup is made from rice husk instead of plastic. The agricultural industry produces around 125 million tonnes … [Read more...]
Stonegate announce £3 billion acquisition of Ei Group
The boards of directors of Ei Group plc ("EIG") and Stonegate Pub Company Bidco Limited ("Bidco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stonegate Pub Company Limited ("Stonegate"), are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all-cash acquisition of the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of EIG. Under the … [Read more...]
The Chestnut Group announces latest acquisition
The Chestnut Group has announced the acquisition of The Crown in Stoke-by-Nayland. The Chestnut Group was set up in 2012 with a vision to champion hospitality in East Anglia. Philip Turner, Founder of The Chestnut Group said, “The Crown fits perfectly within our expanding collection of properties which seek to craft authentic experiences through engaging food and drink, home … [Read more...]
Grazing continues growth with string of new catering and venue contract wins
Grazing, the flexible workplace and venue food company, has won a raft of new contracts worth more than £1.5m over the last six months. In this period, Grazing was re-listed as an approved supplier at The View from the Shard on levels 68 to 72 at The Shard, following a competitive tender process. It has also won a three-year deal with an international law firm among a … [Read more...]
Simon Rogan to open new restaurant, Henrock
Simon Rogan will open the newly named ‘Henrock’ in October, taking over the restaurant at recently renovated Linthwaite House in the Lake District. Henrock’s kitchen team will be led by Head Chef Brian Limoges, who joins Rogan from San Francisco after working in renowned restaurants such as Quince, Birdsong and Atelier Crenn. Working together, they will utilise produce … [Read more...]
Relais & Chateaux announce 12% of web bookings via apps and new app launch
Relais & Châteaux has announced the launch of a new app this September, designed to help elevate every customer experience and journey. With apps currently generating 12% of their web bookings the new launch will aim to build further on this booking channel. The new app will include...Access to bespoke music playlists for each destination, lists of suggestions for books … [Read more...]
Even Hoteliers Need a Vacation
Summer is here and as a hotelier you’ve probably been prepared since Christmas. But when do you get to take your holiday? Between all the front office and back office management, we’re sure that the beachside cabaña with little umbrella decorated drinks was put on the back burner while you stocked up on extra towels and prepped for the high season. Even if you won’t be … [Read more...]
cedaSAFE accreditation sees early industry adoption
ceda are delighted to announce that the uptake of the new cedaSAFE Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme, launched last month, has been hugely impressive. Sixteen Members and Partners have already applied and successfully passed their assessments in June and have been issued with their accreditation certificates. These include businesses of all sizes as the scheme is … [Read more...]
Late-night tax in London sees opposition voiced from all sides, led by UKHospitality
Local businesses, residents and customers in Southwark have joined forces to oppose the introduction of a late-night levy. UKHospitality and local businesses have gathered signatures opposing the introduction of a new tax on pubs, bars and late-night venues open after midnight. The petition will be delivered to Southwark Council today ahead of a planned meeting where the … [Read more...]
Social Media Marketing: now more of a science than an art?
One major advantage with online marketing is that it can be done in a way that takes away the prejudice of sample groups of one, I think this or that. By analysing data from campaigns, understanding what has happened is black and white and helps further develop your marketing, what to do next. Having worked in media for nearly three decades, magazines, events and exhibitions … [Read more...]
Case Study: The latest self check in kiosks for hotels
TABHOTEL and AURES deliver new tailor-made digital kiosk solutions to the hospitality sector Both partners have successfully deployed their latest self-check-in kiosks in a new generation of contemporary hotel establishments, in France and Switzerland. A manufacturer of complete ranges of interactive kiosks, AURES Technologies designs and produces tailor-made and turnkey … [Read more...]
Decisions, decisions, decisions in the grab and go market
Williams claims to offer the most comprehensive collection of chilled grab and go merchandisers on the market. With performance and aesthetics at the forefront of requirements for front of house refrigeration options, Williams’ Gem range of Multidecks adds extensive choices on appliance shape, size, colour and finish. A recent addition to the collection, the G Series, brings a … [Read more...]