In honour of Earth Day, Preferred Hotel Group, Preferred Hotels & Resorts & the newly launched Beyond Green is pleased to announce the launch of I Prefer Points for Good. A new way for travellers to give back to the planet in a meaningful way by donating points they have earned through membership in the brand’s I Prefer Hotel Rewards programme. After an eye-opening … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
Marcus Rashford, Magic Breakfast, and Macmillan gift school children books and breakfast
Magic Breakfast provides healthy breakfasts to circa 170,000 children each school day, ensuring pupils in disadvantaged areas of the UK start their day with the energy and nutrition they need to make the most of their morning lessons. Macmillan Children’s Books has now partnered with children’s food charity Magic Breakfast to launch the Marcus Rashford Book Club, … [Read more...]
Hospitality trade bodies call for extension of the business rates holiday
Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have all welcomed the reopening of pubs and restaurants outdoors, but have cautioned, there is still a long way to go for businesses to recover from the pandemic. They are now calling for Government to extend the business rates holiday for at least a further three months to allow businesses to get back on their feet. Whilst the public … [Read more...]
Lecture to celebrate 100th birthday of culinary legend Ron Kinton
Westminster Kingsway College and the Institute of Hospitality are to host a lecture to celebrate the 100th birthday of culinary legend Ron Kinton. The Ron Kinton Anniversary Lecture is being held in recognition of the chef, author and educationist’s huge influence on the catering profession and his lifetime of dedication to the industry. The lecture, which is to be an … [Read more...]
UK open to the World’s worst Covid hotspot
In years to come... documentary makers will have difficulty convincing people watching programs about the Covid-19 pandemic that the government of the day really was as inept as the facts will demonstrate. Children will ask: “Mummy, was there really a prime minister who said and did all those silly things like the woman on television said?” Currently UK residents are unable … [Read more...]
From winter to summer and everything in between, the Astreea Igloo range of outdoor dining solutions has got you covered
It is vital to always be prepared with a contingency plan when it comes to your business. How often have customers had to change their outdoor events or dinner reservations because of the weather? As the venue, the responsibility of giving customers an alternative option last minute can be a stressful one. But it doesn't need to be, we've done the hard bit for you. We have the … [Read more...]
Hammerson announce rent reductions of 30% and high street housing plans
Hammerson, the operator of some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres housing hundreds of casual dining outlets has announced it will cut rents for tenants by 30% to aid recovery from lockdowns. Hammerson runs icons of footfall including London's Brent Cross reported collecting circa 75% of rents owed by tenants and agreed to abatements with those who need it. The move was … [Read more...]
Government and Whitehall lose sight of boundaries, and integrity
It has become an everyday occurrence of late, unearthing and reporting on ‘favours' carried out by government ministers that subsequently, line their own pockets, and those of their friend’s and family. Today’s revelation, that Matt Hancock owns 20% of a company awarded £300,000 of NHS contracts not only smacks of cronyism, but is also an insult to most fair minded … [Read more...]
Chance to ‘Bag’ a unique day of game shooting to help The Clink Charity
Over the years, The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day has seen some wonderful gifts donated to its auction, raising thousands of pounds to help train more people to work in hospitality. The auction takes place during dinner in the evening and has seen some competitive bidding take place to secure a range of hospitality experiences, provided by hospitality businesses that … [Read more...]
Deliveroo post impressive 2021 Q1 Trading Update but shares down
Deliveroo have today reported impressive year on year growth on three key metrics, orders up 114%, Gross transaction value up 130% to £1.65 billion, and their active customer base has grown by 91%. Deliveroo Founder & CEO, Will Shu commenting on the numbers said: "We are delighted with the Deliveroo Q1 results. Demand has been strong in both the UK&I and International … [Read more...]
Spa and Golf boosted at Rockliffe Hall with senior appointments
Katie Towersey has been appointed as the new Spa Director for Rockliffe Hall, the five-star luxury golf and spa resort in the County Durham countryside. Towersey takes over from Victoria Rickett who spent 10 years at Rockliffe Hall. Towersey has over 20 years of experience within the spa & wellness industry, with several years spent working with iconic brands such as … [Read more...]
World’s most established fine chocolate awards open for entries
The Academy of Chocolate has announced the launch of its 2021 annual awards, seeking to recognise and profile the world’s most incredible chocolates and their producers. As in previous years, chocolatiers and chocolate makers will be able to enter their products in 32 key categories. As the world’s most established chocolate awards, organisers will work with more judges … [Read more...]
Formby Hall appoints new GM
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa has appointed Andrew Steel Jamieson as its new general manager. Steel Jamieson has enjoyed a 30 year career in hospitality to date across hotels in the UK and Europe. With senior management positions at the Galgorm Resort & Spa, Crewe Hall Hotel and the Feversham Arms and Black Swan Hotel, he was also managing director at the Royal Demeure … [Read more...]
Chefs and Summer Balls: stories from the UK’s hospitality family
A book titled, 'Chefs and Summer Balls' has been launched today written by hospitality people who have generously shared their stories to help support industry charity, Hospitality Action. Throughout 2020 and into 2021, unprecedented country-wide lockdowns have forced restaurants, cafes and bars across the UK to close their doors and turn off the lights. As Covid-19 … [Read more...]
Hospitality looks on as Greensill cronyism goes unanswered
All too many hospitality businesses unable to secure access to government funding throughout the pandemic became ex-businesses, and many that survived do so by a thread. How galling for them to now look at the accusations of cronyism being levelled at the government and chancellor Rishi Sunak in particular over the handling of Greensill Capital, and specifically how they were … [Read more...]
