By Julian Demetriadi FIH: Obituary: Elizabeth Gadsby MBE - one of UK Hospitality Industry’s most respected leaders. Aged 94, Elizabeth Gadsby MBE, Director of the Hotel and Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) from 1976 to 1991, died peacefully at her home in Kew at the end of July. In a 1970s male-dominated profession, Elizabeth became one of … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2022
El Recuerdo and Zignum Mezcal Champions announced
El Recuerdo and Zignum Mezcal Champions announced After an extraordinary final held at Crazy Pedro’s in Birmingham, it was a clean sweep for Scotland after Ellie Raeside from Hoot the Redeemer in Edinburgh and Zach Sapato from Absent Ear in Glasgow were crowned winners of Love Drinks’ summer mezcal competition. A collaboration between Love Drinks and its … [Read more...]
Is hospitality asking government for help with energy costs questionable?
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Is hospitality asking government for help with energy costs questionable? The cost of energy crisis has led to countless calls on government from hospitality to do something about it. They go unanswered, prompting the question do they care? It could be said that our government currently has little real power or influence on … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces new Senior Vice President of Marketing
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces new Senior Vice President of Marketing. Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Lori Strasberg to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Based out of the company’s New York City offices, Strasberg reports to Cheryl Williams, Chief Revenue Officer of … [Read more...]
New director of sales appointed at No Ordinary Hospitality Management
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New director of sales appointed at No Ordinary Hospitality Management. Kathy Nakra has joined No Ordinary Hospitality Management as their new director of sales, the company operates a range of hospitality venues across Coventry and Warwickshire including Coombe Abbey Hotel and the recently restored St Mary’s … [Read more...]
New community café at Norfolk pub opens to connect local community
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New community café at Norfolk pub opens to connect local community. The Blue Bell in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, has opened a community café to provide a place for locals to meet up, socialise and help combat loneliness. The pub, which reopened in June, after being purchased by over 400 members of the community in June 2021, … [Read more...]
How hospitality businesses can apply learnings from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to boost confidence of customers and staff
By Dr Lisa Ackerley, CEnvH, FRSPH, Director of Medical and Scientific Engagement, Hygiene at Reckitt: How hospitality businesses can apply learnings from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to boost confidence of customers and staff. Cleanliness and hygiene are always high on the agenda for hospitality businesses and the pandemic has only served to heighten awareness of … [Read more...]
For Moments to Savour, Mix Like an Italian
For Moments to Savour, Mix Like an Italian Sanpellegrino joins world-renowned mixologist Agostino Perrone, Director of Mixology at The Connaught, to show the creative process behind Mystery of Simplicity, a signature serve that is the result of the bar team’s collective inspiration. In a beguiling blend of apple and oak, classic ingredients are given an unexpected twist … [Read more...]
Michelle Jugessur returns to BM taking up newly created role
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Michelle Jugessur returns to BM taking up newly created role. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Michelle Jugessur has returned to workplace caterer BM after being appointed to oversee company sales and client relationships. She joins as business relationship manager, a newly created role for the company, … [Read more...]
Andrew Fairlie Scholarship opens for aspiring chefs working in Scotland
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Andrew Fairlie Scholarship opens for aspiring chefs working in Scotland. Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland has announced the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is again seeking applications from aspiring chefs working in Scotland. The Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for any chef looking to grow … [Read more...]
Benjamin Szehofner announced Stiegl Beer Cocktail Champion 2022
Benjamin Szehofner announced Stiegl Beer Cocktail Champion 2022 Following a fascinating final above the streets of East London at the Boundary Rooftop, Benjamin Szehofner from Albert's Schloss in Birmingham has triumphed and been announced as the 2022 Stiegl Beer Cocktail Champion. The annual competition, which is organised and run by speciality beer importer and … [Read more...]
Umbrella invests in Metaverse Learning to target Web3 virtual education
Umbrella invests in Metaverse Learning to target Web3 virtual education Umbrella Training, a nationwide training and apprenticeship provider, has announced a significant investment in Metaverse Learning - a company that specialises in delivering virtual and Web3 based educational programmes. The company, based in London and Milton Keynes, offers cutting edge game- and … [Read more...]
Government’s Senior Water Efficiency Group for England announces closure today
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Government's Senior Water Efficiency Group for England announces closure today. Nicci Russell, Managing Director of water efficiency campaigning organisation Waterwise, has announced that the Senior Water Demand Reduction Group (SWDRG) for England, which she had been asked to Chair by Defra in 2020, has been closed – having … [Read more...]
Exploring the value of apprenticeships for the over-50s
By Jill Whittaker, Managing Director, HIT Training: Exploring the value of apprenticeships for the over-50s. With more and more people retiring later these days, the over-50s make up a large proportion of the workforce. And, with the recruitment crisis currently facing our industry, offering retraining or upskilling opportunities for this age group is an … [Read more...]
Reality sets in as global consumer concerns over climate change and water shortages escalate
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Reality sets in as global consumer concerns over climate change and water shortages escalate. Consumer fears over climate change have escalated around the globe over the last year. According to new research from the 2022 Mintel Consulting Sustainability Barometer, the number of global consumers citing climate change as … [Read more...]
