By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Green incentives critical to hospitality’s net zero journey. The hospitality sector is committed to reaching net zero by 2040 but government partnership with the sector is central to achieving the target, UKHospitality has said in its response to the government’s Net Zero Review. Lobby group UKHospitality’s submission … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2022
Björn Frantzén launches Studio Frantzén at Harrods
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Björn Frantzén launches Studio Frantzén at Harrods. Restaurant News is Sponsored by Santa Maria Foodservice UK Björn Frantzén will launch Studio Frantzén at Harrods next month, a restaurant, rooftop terrace and bar spanning two floors. Studio Frantzén is presented as a neo-Nordic concept infused with Asian … [Read more...]
Private investment company acquires historic St Andrews hotel
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Private investment company acquires historic St Andrews hotel. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Northern Irish private investment company Wirefox has acquired the Ardgowan Hotel through its Marram Hotels business, expanding the leisure portfolio to Scotland. The privately owned St Andrews property was acquired … [Read more...]
Whitbread commit to Hidden Disabilities Sunflower this Purple Tuesday
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Whitbread commit to Hidden Disabilities Sunflower this Purple Tuesday. To mark this year’s Purple Tuesday on Tuesday, November 1, Whitbread is committing to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. the movement striving to improve customer experience for disabled people and their families. The pledge is part of Whitbread’s … [Read more...]
Winners of inaugural 2022 BIH Spotlight Awards announced
Winners of inaugural 2022 BIH Spotlight Awards announced Be Inclusive Hospitality proudly announced the winners for its BIH Spotlight Awards - the first ever awards to celebrate diverse talent within the hospitality industry in the UK – at a glitzy awards ceremony held in London at Percy's Kensington this week, hosted by TV presenter, author and pastry chef, … [Read more...]
CRG’s final push towards 30th Anniversary £100,000 fundraising target
CRG’s final push towards 30th Anniversary £100,000 fundraising target The Country Range Group is close to hitting the £85,000 mark in its ambitious target of raising £100,000 for charity as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations with a host of endeavours now completed and further planned by the Group and its members before the end of the year. The foodservice Group is … [Read more...]
New Restaurant GM appointment announced at Ekstedt at the Yard
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New Restaurant GM appointment announced at Ekstedt at the Yard. Restaurant News is Sponsored by Santa Maria Foodservice UK Ekstedt at the Yard, the Scandinavian restaurant by Michelin Starred chef Niklas Ekstedt, are pleased to announce the appointment of their new Restaurant General Manager, Gergo Feher. Feher will … [Read more...]
Edge Hotel School careers event attracts 37 industry brands
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Edge Hotel School careers event attracts 37 industry brands. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Edge Hotel School welcomed more than 35 leading hospitality brands to its careers fair this October, promoting jobs in the industry to its cohort of students. The likes of Hilton, Exclusive, The Goring, and Dorchester … [Read more...]
How to create more agile teams
Hospitality businesses are under pressure, with senior industry leaders and employers questioning their future as a result of the government’s recent Mini Budget – which many believe did not contain sufficient ongoing financial support to strengthen the sector through a tough winter as a result of the unprecedented rise in energy costs. Many teams are already feeling … [Read more...]
Nearly 7 in 10 hospitality businesses with working equipment sitting idle
Nearly 7 in 10 hospitality businesses with working equipment sitting idle New research reveals almost 7 in 10 organisations in the hospitality, entertainment and leisure industry have good working equipment they no longer need just sitting idle, with nearly £59 billion worth of capital tied up in working assets across all businesses in the UK. As pressure mounts … [Read more...]
Head of the CBI calls on Sunak to avoid austerity 2.0 and ease immigration
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Head of the CBI calls on Sunak to avoid austerity 2.0 and ease immigration. Tony Danker, head of the Confederation of British Industry has cautioned our next PM Rishi Sunak against pursuing an austerity ‘doom loop’. Danker stressed that austerity 2.0 would be a replay of the UK’s feeble economic growth since the 2008 financial … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship hosts roundtable to promote diversity
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: The Roux Scholarship hosts roundtable to promote diversity. The Roux Scholarship was delighted to host a Round Table discussion at Caractère, Notting Hill recently with some of the UK hospitality industry’s leading figures. The aim was to share knowledge, experiences and ideas for encouraging more entries from … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection appoint global director of sales
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Dorchester Collection appoint global director of sales. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Arabella El Barkouki as global director of sales, effective immediately. Reporting to Philip Morris, Dorchester Collection’s vice president, commercial, El Barkouki is … [Read more...]
Solidarity with Iranian women demonstrated by women in hospitality
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Solidarity with Iranian women demonstrated by women in hospitality. Female hospitality leaders including Clare Smyth, Andi Oliver, Sally Abé, Olia Hercules, and many others have shown solidarity with the women’s movement taking place in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. In a video organised by the Persian … [Read more...]
Hoteliers enable students and jobseekers to ‘have a go at hospitality’
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Hoteliers enable students and jobseekers to ‘have a go at hospitality’. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Bristol hoteliers helped give students and jobseekers the chance to ‘have a go at hospitality’ at a special event aimed at encouraging more young people to pursue a career in the sector. The three-hour … [Read more...]
