By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software North West pub operator, Blind Tiger Inns, is taking the leases on two new pubs with Star Pubs & Bars – The Argyll & Sutherland at Eastham and the Towneley Arms Hotel in Longridge. The pubs will undergo joint refurbishments totalling £340,000 before opening under Blind Tiger’s … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
Raffles & Orient Express announce six new senior appointments
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Raffles & Orient Express, brands of Accor’s Luxury & Lifestyle Division have announced a series of new executive appointments. The new hires will join the leadership team overseeing two of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands and will be based in both Paris and New York. Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles & … [Read more...]
Chefs Anna Haugh, Tom Shepherd & Nikita Pataki confirmed for Commercial Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen, the highly anticipated event for chefs and decision makers for professional kitchens is thrilled to announce its initial line-up of speakers. The event will feature industry-leading experts who will share their valuable insights, experiences, and expertise of running impressive kitchens. The show and it's free to-attend seminar programme will take place at … [Read more...]
Iconic Ron Matusalem Joins Love Drinks’ Eclectic Portfolio
As the key rum season lifts off and national rum day approaches, Love Drinks has further augmented its eclectic liquid portfolio after taking on the exclusive distribution of the iconic Matusalem rum brand. Love Drinks will initially be focusing on the Matusalem Gran Reserva 15, the Gran Reserva 23 and the Insólito – the world’s first rose rum to be aged in ex … [Read more...]
Business Travel is on the way back, journey purpose is key
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Accor’s Masters of Travel advisory board meeting brought industry leaders from technology, law, energy, engineering, and pharmaceuticals to Brussels to create a vision for business travel and corporate meetings post-pandemic. The delegates’ mission was to dig deep into the real value of travel, evaluating … [Read more...]
Sustainability credentials key to long and satisfying careers with Hilton Bristol City Centre
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Three members of the team at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre have been recognised for their commitment, each having given more than 30 years’ service to the hotel. Senior Directors from Focus Hotels, which manages DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre visited the trio to mark their milestone … [Read more...]
Catering for care
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Catering News is sponsored by Two Services You will see in my X profile (twitter) that I accept some requests from my followers to write for them, Catering for care was requested by Mark Brereton @BreretonMarku so I hope Mark and others will enjoy reading this. Catering in the UK care sector plays a vital role in providing … [Read more...]
The Silver Birch London W4 appoints new GM
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Silver Birch in Chiswick, London W4 has announced the appointment of Thomas Proden as its new General Manager. Proden, a seasoned hospitality management professional, brings over 15 years of experience in customer relations, team leadership, and business development to the role. His passion for … [Read more...]
Soul Sessions showcasing LGBTQIA+ artists throughout August
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Throughout August, wagamama will be showcasing LGBTQIA+ artists at soulful outdoor performances titled, Soul Sessions. Live music sets will take place between 6:30-8:30pm on different weekdays, dependent on location, at some of the restaurants’ outdoor dining locations. Soul Sessions will celebrate some … [Read more...]
BM promotes two senior team members to new chef roles
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has created two new roles to support the development of its food and operations – promoting Daryll Young to head of chef development and innovation and Phil Leicester to head off culinary sales and retention. In his new role, Young will focus on developing the catering business’ food offer, keeping … [Read more...]
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation helps school financial literacy programme
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The Switch charity received a £10,000 grant from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation earlier this year to provide financial literacy education to vulnerable children aged 9-10 years from Manorfield Primary School in Tower Hamlets, London. The Switch has been providing educational experiences to raise aspirations … [Read more...]
Langdale Chase set for reopening in Autumn
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Located in the heart of the Lake District, on the banks of Lake Windemere, Langdale Chase is set for a grand reopening in Autumn 2023. Carefully restored, conceptually reimagined, and transformed into a contemporary hotel like no other in the Lake District, Langdale Chase will be refreshingly different, rediscovering the … [Read more...]
Compass report updates on nutrition and wellbeing
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK and Ireland has reported its nutrition and wellbeing progress, as it works to support the lives, health and productivity of its customers and employees. The food business which produces over 180 million meals a year, has carried out an initial reformulation programme of 36,000 recipes, across the … [Read more...]
New pub with rooms opens with another on the way from Newcastle operator
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Inn Collection Group, the Newcastle-based pub with rooms operator, officially welcomed The Harrogate Inn back from refurbishment last week, with a gala launch event. The refurbishment has transformed the former St George Hotel, which now boasts two new bars and a fully refurbished kitchen … [Read more...]
Awards for accessible, progressive and inclusive hospitality remain open
The 2023 Blue Badge Access Awards for the hospitality sector and beyond are open for nominations until 18 September 2023, with the winners due to be announced at a ceremony in London on 26 October. These are awarded to the very best (and the worst) venues who have excelled in providing exceptional accessibility and inclusivity in the hospitality and leisure industry. With 12 … [Read more...]