The hospitality industry must adapt quickly in order to survive. This is the warning following new research that shows 63% of hospitality operators don’t believe their business has invested enough in digitalisation. These are findings from The Digital Transformation of Hospitality Report 2021, a new study published by Vita Mojo, an award-winning technology company and former … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Creating change agents of hospitality
By Jo Simovic, COO, Umbrella Training There is no doubt that the pandemic has changed the hospitality industry and its people. It was a change in which we ended up being mainly passive observers - powerless to change the course of the pandemic, government decisions, and the impact that the pandemic was having on travelling and purchasing decisions of our guests. The … [Read more...]
Preferred Legend status aptly applied to The Londoner
To be found in Leicester Square, the centrepiece of London’s West End, The Londoner is a new 5-star hotel offering 350 rooms, 35 suites, multiple restaurants and lounges, an open rooftop bar, an underground spa, swimming pool, cinema and a ballroom for up to 1,000 guests. The Londoner is part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection, and last Friday I was invited to … [Read more...]
Frankie & Benny’s to pay student fees for a year with guaranteed job after degree
As students across Britain start university this week, Frankie & Benny’s is offering three lucky students the chance to have their tuition fees, and food, paid for a year. The Italian-American restaurant is on a mission to help a handful of students pay for the upcoming year of university by covering their tuition fees – up to £9,250 - and giving them free Frankie & … [Read more...]
Ganymede opens on Ebury Street
Just-opened Ganymede on Belgravia’s Ebury Street offers exceptional British cuisine and a carefully crafted drinks list, in a relaxed yet elegant bar and dining room. Named after the largest moon of Jupiter, Ganymede is the second opening from Oliver Marlowe and Hubert Beatson-Hird, who brought The Hunter’s Moon to South Kensington. From lunch through to dinner, after-work … [Read more...]
A buzzing return for Casual Dining, Commercial Kitchen & lunch! puts faith back into face-to-face business
The hospitality and foodservice industry experienced an injection of inspiration, togetherness, and a newfound business confidence at the return editions of Casual Dining, lunch! and Commercial Kitchen over 23-24 September 2021 at ExCeL London. Food and drink industry leaders, trailblazers, and senior decision makers came in their thousands across the two days, with … [Read more...]
Marriott’s global commitment to Net Zero
Marriott has announced the submission of a letter to the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to: Set science-based emissions reduction targets across all scopes, in line with 1.5°C emissions scenarios; and Set a long-term science-based target to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by no later than 2050, in line with the criteria and … [Read more...]
Much of Westminster to continue al fresco dining
Many streets in Pimlico, Belgravia and Mayfair will continue to have al fresco dining, following an overwhelming positive response to consultations on the future of the scheme in Westminster. Al fresco dining has again proved to be a hit with residents and businesses in the city after Westminster City Council supported licensed businesses by providing space for outdoor dining … [Read more...]
Dirty Bones, London’s NYC-inspired restaurant group is expanding
London’s NYC-inspired restaurant group, Dirty Bones, is expanding, opening in a brand-new site in Carnaby’s Kingly Court next week. Complete with DJ booth, basement bar, indoor and outdoor seating; set to be the ultimate spot for drinking, dining, and dancing in Soho. The launch marks the next episode in the much-loved restaurant group’s story, born in a Kensington basement … [Read more...]
ISS sign up to support UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services ISS has announced signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles. This supports ISS’s ongoing commitment to people and society and the dedicated target of at least 40 percent gender balance at corporate leadership level by 2025. Liz Benison, CEO of ISS UK and Ireland said: “We are honoured to sign the UN Women’s Empowerment … [Read more...]
London Metropolitan University appoints Gather & Gather as new caterer
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services London Metropolitan University is pleased to announce it has awarded a new £1.5million catering and hospitality contract to Gather & Gather. The two-year contract began August 2021 seeing Gather & Gather bring its award-winning approach and innovative menus to multiple outlets across the university’s two campuses on … [Read more...]
Radisson pioneers global art experience starting in London
Radisson Collection has created a new series of global art collaborations working with local emerging artists to create immersive experiences for guests to enjoy. The first collaborations will launch in the UK with two artists who have achieved worldwide recognition and attracted large communities to their social media channels thanks to their highly imaginative work. These … [Read more...]
Additional space and equipment to facilitate a busy Christmas
The Christmas period will soon be here, and as always a busy time of the year for all in hospitality. On Site Kitchens can supply you with additional space or additional catering equipment over the Christmas and New Year period. If you are looking for some additional space in one of their temporary kitchens, On Site Kitchens have a number of units which can be designed to … [Read more...]
KFC UK&I Chief Operating Officer promoted to hold global responsibility
Rob Swain, Chief Operating Officer at KFC UK & Ireland, has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer for KFC Global, effective from January 2022. Over the past five years, Swain has led his team with a consistent and inspirational focus on operational excellence – and, from the distribution crisis in 2018 to the more recent COVID response, he has played a … [Read more...]
A seat for everyone as CH&CO extends Gathered Table
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services CH&CO has extended its successful Gathered Table initiative across the whole of the group to help shape its distinctive approach to food in each of its specialist markets. The Gathered Table brings together the brightest experts in hospitality to inspire, develop and work in collaboration with CH&CO’s chefs. … [Read more...]
