By Angela Green: Justin Wilson appointed General Manager MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa, the 69-room luxury boutique hotel recently acquired by Foley Entertainment Group, has announced the appointment of Justin Wilson as the new General Manager. With a proven track record of more than thirty years in the hospitality industry, Wilson … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2024
Hotel Indigo Coventry now open
By Angela Green: Hotel Indigo Coventry now open. Hotel Indigo Coventry opened on 24 January after the completion of a multi-million-pound project which took just 19 months from start to finish. The boutique new-build property reflects the unique ethos of Hotel Indigo, part of the IHG Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, by creating an immersive hospitality experience that … [Read more...]
Charities benefit from relaunch of Buzzworks pro-social bonus scheme
By Angela Green: Charities benefit from relaunch of Buzzworks pro-social bonus scheme. One of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups Buzzworks has relaunched its pioneering initiative to provide a boost to local charities in the areas which it operates. The unique quarterly pro-social bonus scheme has once again rolled out across all 19 of Buzzworks’ venues, with the top … [Read more...]
Greene King Pub Partners to launch second franchise concept ‘Nest Pubs’
Greene King Pub Partners to launch second franchise concept ‘Nest Pubs’ Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, is to launch its second franchise pub concept under the name ‘Nest Pubs’. The new franchise concept follows the success of Hive Pubs, Greene King’s first franchise pub concept, which was launched in 2021 and now … [Read more...]
Ascot Racecourse announce Royal Ascot 2024 chefs in residence
By Angela Green: Ascot Racecourse announce Royal Ascot 2024 chefs in residence. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Royal Ascot’s ‘Chefs in Residence’ line up has been announced, combining eleven Michelin stars and three Michelin Green Stars between them. Raymond Blanc OBE, the two Michelin-Star and Michelin Green-Star chef, returns to the regal … [Read more...]
New holiday resort on the edge of the river Clyde opening this summer
By Angela Green: New holiday resort on the edge of the river Clyde opening this summer. A new holiday resort destination just 25 minutes from Glasgow city centre is set to open this summer as 18 luxury lodges, available for rental all year round, get under construction on the picturesque banks of the Clyde. The £2.5m investment project is being undertaken by River View … [Read more...]
Living Wage Foundation analysis of ONS data reflects poorly on hospitality, again
By Angela Green: Living Wage Foundation analysis of ONS data reflects poorly on hospitality, again. New analysis of the latest Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings from the Office for National Statistics, by the Living Wage Foundation, reveals that the number of low paid jobs has risen for the first time since 2020, with 3.7 million UK jobs, or 1 in 8, paid below the real … [Read more...]
MCR acquires BT Tower for £275 million
By Angela Green: MCR acquires BT Tower for £275 million. BT Group has agreed to the sale of the BT Tower for £275m to MCR Hotels, who plan to preserve BT Tower as an iconic hotel, securing its place as a London landmark for the future. MCR owns and operates many of New York’s best-known hotels, including The High Line Hotel, a former seminary, and the TWA Hotel at JFK … [Read more...]
Rucola, opening next month The Conduit London
Rucola, opening next month The Conduit London This March, The Conduit London is set to open its doors to Rucola, located on the rooftop of the Covent Garden members club. The dining destination will offer member and non-member guests a space to soak in panoramic views of London’s skyline, whilst enjoying plant-forward dishes made with thoughtfully-sourced … [Read more...]
Beechurst Serviced Apartments achieves UK first as B Corp
By Angela Green: Beechurst Serviced Apartments achieves UK first as B Corp. Family-run Gloucestershire business Beechurst Serviced Apartments has announced its certification as a B Corporation, becoming the first Serviced Apartment Provider in the UK to attain B Corp status. The certification from B Lab also marks the first accommodation operator in the South West, as it … [Read more...]
First hospitality apprenticeship for serving prisoners accepts initial intake
The Clink Charity has identified the first students who will take part in its new apprenticeship programme, run in partnership with HIT Training. This will be the first time that apprenticeships have been delivered to serving prisoners. While many of these students have already been working in Clink training schemes and studying towards industry standard hospitality … [Read more...]
Love Drinks launches white rum from Japan
With Asian drinks growing in popularity and being tipped to trend in 2024, Love Drinks has expanded its portfolio with the launch of the Kiyomi white rum brand from Japan. The Helios Distillery was set up by Mr. Tadashi Matsuda in Okinawa in 1961. Initial production was primarily to meet strong demand from American military personnel stationed on the island at the time. As … [Read more...]
Black and White Hospitality opening Marco Pierre White restaurant in Blackpool
By Angela Green: Black and White Hospitality opening Marco Pierre White restaurant in Blackpool. Located in a new 127-bedroom Holiday Inn hotel, a Marco’s New York Italian restaurant is set to open following an agreement between Blackpool Council and Black and White Hospitality, the franchising arm of Pierre White’s restaurant business. The new restaurant is … [Read more...]
Tom Waters to open Gorse in Cardiff’s Pontcanna
By Angela Green: Tom Waters to open Gorse in Cardiff’s Pontcanna. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Chef Tom Waters who enjoyed stints with some of London’s top restaurants has announced plans to open a permanent restaurant in the heart of Pontcanna, Cardiff. Waters has made a name for himself over the last 18 months by bringing his pop-up … [Read more...]
In memory of Tony Minns, TWO Services’ long-standing Sales Manager
In memory of Tony Minns, TWO Services’ long-standing Sales Manager It’s with a heavy heart that TWO Services announce the passing of our Sales Manager, Tony Minns, after a period of ill-health. Tony was a valued member of our team for more than 20 years. He spent his career with us out on the road providing surveys and quotes for businesses in our South … [Read more...]
