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Archives for May 2023
Krombacher drives further interest with Team HARD Racing Sponsorship
Following a successful first year partnership which helped drive interest in its innovative Pils 0,0%, leading German premium beer brand Krombacher is continuing its collaboration with Team HARD. Racing, who compete in the 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship. As part of the exciting partnership, Krombacher’s award-winning Pils 0,0% will once again be available in … [Read more...]
Magenta, a most memorable destination
By Majella Taylor Kings Cross has changed a great deal since my arrival in London in 1996. It wasn’t really an area you would visit unless completely necessary, and it certainly wasn’t the humdrum of food and drink offerings that it is today. The Michelin endorsed Magenta is located within The Megaro Hotel on the doorstep of Kings Cross. The bold cerise and butterfly … [Read more...]
New President, and two new joint CEOs appointed at Dorchester Collection
By Denis Sheehan MIH Dorchester Collection has announced that Christopher Cowdray, chief executive officer of Dorchester Collection, will become company president on 1 July 2023, 15 years after he officially established the company as a global luxury hotel management company. Working closely with the Board of Directors of Dorchester Collection, his new role will ensure … [Read more...]
As we left, we animatedly discussed our next visit
By Denis Sheehan MIH As you enter Foxhills it’s immediately apparent you are somewhere special, a sense of community pervades. This golf resort, hotel, and country club is a social hub that on arrival promises much, so we spent a few days there to find out if it delivers. First assignment, golf. My playing partner for the day is Oliver Smith, National Sales Director at … [Read more...]
How can ChatGPT help the hospitality industry, I asked ChatGPT for the answer
By Caroline Thomas. As we are talking AI, you can also above opt to listen to an AI read this article for you. Earlier today I asked ChatGPT how can ChatGPT help the hospitality industry? Its reply was… ChatGPT can assist the hospitality industry in several ways: Customer Service: ChatGPT can provide 24/7 customer support, answering frequently asked questions, … [Read more...]
Inflation eases but Ofgem and government ignore energy hyper inflation
By Denis Sheehan MIH This morning the Office for National Statistics released the latest inflation figures for the UK. The consumer prices index fell to 8.7% last month from 10.1% in March. Economists had predicted a bigger drop to 8.2%, helped by last year’s rise in household gas and electricity bills dropping out of the annual calculation for the increase in living … [Read more...]
York hotel named by The Sunday Times one of the best workplaces
By Denis Sheehan MIH Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work list has been announced and includes one of the north’s most prestigious hotels, The Grand, York. This award recognises organisations, across all industries, with the highest levels of employee engagement and wellbeing in the UK. The company’s dedication to embracing … [Read more...]
Raffles London at The OWO announce Director of Wine appointment
By Majella Taylor Raffles London at The OWO have announced the appointment of Vincenzo Arnese as Director of Wine. He will be responsible for developing the wine programme and training across all restaurants and bars at Raffles London as well as the offering for In-Room Dining and events spaces. Opening in late summer, Raffles London at The OWO will feature three … [Read more...]
Guest Relations Director appointment at sketch, London announced
By Majella Taylor Sketch has announced the appointment of Angus Agnew as Guest Relations Director of sketch, London. Sinead Mallozzi, CEO said of the appointment: “It feels like the right moment to appoint Angus to this new position at sketch. We recognise now more than ever that restaurants need dedicated teams to look after their guests. Angus’s natural humility … [Read more...]
Bristol hoteliers collectively plan to address hospitality’s recruitment crisis
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Hoteliers in Bristol are stepping up their efforts to tackle a recruitment crisis which has hit the hospitality sector particularly hard in recent years as well as affecting other industries. A new HR forum together with a possible mentoring scheme, and further strengthening ties with the City of Bristol … [Read more...]
Hand Picked Hotels appoint new leadership team at Braye Beach Hotel
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Hand Picked Hotels have appointed a new husband and wife team to lead the management of Braye Beach Hotel, in Alderney, Guernsey. Katey and Scott McDonald take over the management of the hotel to elevate its position as a leading coastal boutique hotel in the Channel Islands. Scott and Katey have previously … [Read more...]
Financial return & Carbon savings: Discover the value in your unwanted items
From avoiding food waste to reducing single use plastic – sustainability is one of the top priorities on the agenda for catering and hospitality businesses. But despite the effort to reduce carbon emissions, surplus catering equipment is still ending up in landfill. Why? Because many struggle to see the value in the items they no longer need. Circular economy expert Ramco is … [Read more...]
Good Eating Company appoint new MD
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo Corporate Services has announced from 1 June Alex Kristall will become managing director for the Good Eating Company in the UK & Ireland, as part of investment plans to grow the business and its footprint globally. The Good Eating Company was founded in 1999 and over the last two decades has … [Read more...]
Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry launches Let’s Be Heard
By Angela Green The independent Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has launched its listening project, Let’s Be Heard: Sharing Scotland’s Covid Experience. Let’s Be Heard is the main channel for people to share their experiences of the pandemic and any lessons they believe should be learned from the response to the pandemic in Scotland. Experiences shared with Let’s Be Heard … [Read more...]