Social media has become ingrained in our lives with an estimated 3.2 billion people worldwide spending an average of 2 hours and 22 minutes on social media platforms every day. While it is a way to connect and inform us in our personal lives, social media has also become a useful professional tool, enabling individuals and businesses to share information, promote themselves to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
$300 million investment fuels OYO Hotels opening 100 US hotels in three months
OYO Hotels & Homes has announced hitting the 100 + hotels milestone in the United States, a major milestone for the young hotel start-up and a signal to how the business is maintaining its fast growth momentum. Since formally announcing its presence in the U.S. market in June, OYO has established itself in more than 60 cities, almost quadrupling its previous portfolio. … [Read more...]
England Rugby and Exclusive Collection collaborate on the ultimate training initiative
Exclusive Collection Managing Director, Danny Pecorelli compared notes with England Head Coach Eddie Jones before he took off with his England rugby team to compete in Japan at the Rugby World Cup 2019 that starts tomorrow. Exclusive Collection’s Surrey based luxury hotel and spa, Pennyhill Park has been the training home of the England Rugby team since 1999. To mark the … [Read more...]
French Riviera open to rediscovery with FOLIE where Soho meets Mayfair
FOLIE a new restaurant and bar will open on Golden Square, where Soho meets Mayfair on Monday 11th November. Guests will be invited to rediscover the dining culture of the French Riviera in FOLIE’s opulent and elegant surroundings, the interiors aim to resurrect the sensuality and glamour of the 1960s and 70s. Led by Executive Head Chef Christophe Marleix, the kitchen … [Read more...]
Sticks’n’Sushi Soho set to open with Danish Japanese fusion
Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi is set to open its ninth restaurant in the UK on October 9th. The new restaurant in Beak Street, Soho, will be the group’s seventh opening in central London. A unique combination of traditional sushi and yakitori sticks from the grill, Sticks’n’Sushi will offer diners a combination of Danish hygge and Japanese Noren. Set over two … [Read more...]
Laura Ashley Hotel appoints new head chef to develop vegan options
Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield, Lake District, has appointed Scott Harrowing as their new Head Chef, Harrowing has 13 years’ experience in hospitality. Harrowing will oversee the hotel’s two restaurants – 2AA Rosette Belsfield Restaurant and The Brasserie – as well as overseeing the hotel’s meetings and events menus and its 24-hour in-room dining service. Commenting on … [Read more...]
Black and White now operating the Westbridge Hotel London
Black and White Hospitality Management have taken over operation of the 80-bedroom Westbridge Hotel in London. It will also provide strategic management advice for the hotel in order to optimise the venue’s profitability. The addition of the four-star, boutique-style hotel is seen as a major coup for the business that was founded by Chairman and CEO Nick Taplin. Led by … [Read more...]
A new degree apprenticeship scheme for hospitality from BaxterStorey
BaxterStorey has partnered with Pearson Business School to launch a new degree apprenticeship scheme providing seven students a three-year Business Management Honours degree. The programme will combine job experience with students working four days a week at one of BaxterStorey’s client locations, whilst completing a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship one day a week at … [Read more...]
The Biltmore Mayfair opens today as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property
The Biltmore Mayfair opens its doors today as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property. The 307-room hotel combines accommodation, stunning views across the gardens of Grosvenor Square, and innovative culinary concepts by Jason Atherton, in the heart of Mayfair. Atherton’s restaurant features a seasonally driven menu, from locally-sourced fish and meats that are … [Read more...]
Marriott and Expedia announce global wholesale partnership agreement
Marriott and Expedia have announced that as part of a new agreement, Expedia Group will become the exclusive global optimized distributor of Marriott’s wholesale rates, availability, and content to a network of global travel providers, effective October 15, 2019. With the launch of the optimized distributor model, Marriott is introducing changes to how it approaches the … [Read more...]
UCI World Road Championships hospitality venue celebrates British cycling
North Bar in Harrogate is celebrating the UCI World Road Championships through a series of events: From hosting British Cycling as their ‘Clubhouse’ venue, to exhibiting an exhibition of cycling flags from designers including Sir Paul Smith, to pouring North Brewing Co’s Route Beer throughout the event. The team at North Bar were thrilled to be working with British … [Read more...]
The Gold Service Scholarship 2020 closing date looms, apply now
The Gold Service Scholarship 2020 opened for applications from young hospitality industry professionals earlier this month and the closing date is Wednesday 2nd October 2019. The Gold Service Scholarship competition, now in its 8th year, is an annual search for ambitious and talented UK front-of-house specialists, aged 22-28, working in Food & Beverage, who aspire to … [Read more...]
The Blonde Hedgehog, a new hotel opening in Alderney this autumn
The Blonde Hedgehog is a brand-new boutique hotel located in the quiet cobblestone streets of St Anne, Alderney. Opening this autumn, the hotel is made up of nine rooms and suites set across two buildings, as well as one detached luxury three-bedroom cottage. The Blonde Hedgehog Built in 1750 as the Rose & Crown pub, the hotel’s main building is home to four rooms, … [Read more...]
MEIKO Technical Services, meeting ALL of our customer’s warewashing requirements
MEIKO Technical Services offers a wide range of support for MEIKO customers throughout the UK. Wherever you are based, a MEIKO-factory-trained engineer is within easy reach, armed with expert, in-depth knowledge of your machine and with access to a comprehensive stock of spare parts and components. With our own team of directly employed regional engineers combined with … [Read more...]
New Rational starter kits, best cooking results guaranteed
Rational now makes it even easier for customers to achieve perfect cooking results with their SelfCookingCenter from day one. The market leader for combi-steamers has created two starter kits that include the most important accessories for grilling and the applications in the snack & bake area. “The starter packages are designed for our customers to immediately have the … [Read more...]