Andaz London Liverpool Street, the Shoreditch five-star lifestyle hotel is providing permanent residency to local East London broadcast station Hoxton Radio, where they will host daily shows, live music and DJ sessions each month. Both Andaz London and Hoxton Radio are deeply rooted in the vibrant community of East London and joining forces is part of the hotel’s ongoing … [Read more...]
Depressed festive season for hospitality fails to replenish desperately needed cash reserves
New data from UKHospitality and CGA shows sales in pubs, restaurants and bars down 60% on Christmas Day, 31% on Boxing Day and 27% on New Year’s Eve, compared to 2019. Latest figures from the pub, bar and restaurant market reveal how the hospitality market suffered devastating sales falls in the last week of the year. What would traditionally be a bumper sales period for … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air to unveil Andy Warhol
The Hedges Collection and Hotel Bel-Air host dual exhibitions showcasing artists Andy Warhol and Maripol. The exhibitions will take place in the hotel’s lobby and suite 361 from February 14 – April 14, and will showcase the best of New York night life and Hollywood Glamour. Guests and locals alike will have the chance to discover dozens of never-before-seen Andy … [Read more...]
The Dorchester appoints new hotel manager
The Dorchester has announced the appointment of Vincent McGrath as hotel manager from January 10, 2022. With a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality, McGrath will oversee the day to day operation of the hotel and support The Dorchester’s extensive renovation commencing in February 2022. McGrath returns to the UK following his tenure as area general manager for Caesars … [Read more...]
Aparthotels Adagio announces new CEO
Aparthotels Adagio has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Xavier Desaulles, who will take over management of the business being responsible specifically for realising its development and modernisation goals. A graduate of HEC Paris and INSEAD, Desaulles joins the organisation from Club Med, where he spent the last six years as CEO East South Asia & Pacific based … [Read more...]
Virgin Hotels appoints Vice President of Operations, Europe
Virgin Hotels has appointed Bryan Davern as Vice President of Operations, Europe, to lead operations for the brand in Europe as it gears up to open its first hotels outside of the US. This move will commence with two openings in the UK, Edinburgh this spring, followed by Glasgow in the summer. Davern brings over 20 years of experience in hotel and hospitality management … [Read more...]
Searcys appointed catering partner for Stationers’ Hall
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Searcys has been appointed as the new catering partner for Stationers’ Hall, providing catering services across the venue in a five-year agreement. Located by St Paul’s Cathedral, Stationers’ Hall is one of the few ancient Livery Halls remaining in the City of London. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1673, the Grade … [Read more...]
Doyle Collection appoint new GM at The Kensington
The Doyle Collection has announced the appointment of François-Xavier Schoeffer as the General Manager of The Kensington hotel. Schoeffer joins the international hotel group with over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. Originally from Savoie, France, François-Xavier launched his career in the industry at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, before making the … [Read more...]
Director appointed to head up merged procurement & supply chain roles at CH&CO
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services CH&CO has promoted its Head of Operational Procurement, Samantha Davis, to the new role of Group Procurement & Supply Chain Director. The decisive move brings the diverse catering and hospitality business’s procurement and supply chain teams together under one strong leader and vision. This bolsters the important support … [Read more...]
Party animals deride hospitality
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News Dear everyone working in hospitality, If you are unable to cast your mind back to what you were doing on 20 May 2020, we can help… If you were an employer – you were not employing. If you were an employee – you were not employed. If you were a supplier - you were not supplying. The reasons for your commercial hibernation … [Read more...]
Extending Platinum Jubilee licensing hours backed by UKHospitality
Plans to extend licensing hours in England and Wales to 1am for this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations for HM The Queen have been backed by UKHospitality. The trade association has said that they could give Covid-devastated businesses ‘vital extra trading time’ during an extended four-day weekend of revelry. Since last summer, UKHospitality has led calls for licensing … [Read more...]
QHotels launch a initiative for carers
The QHotels Collection launch a new initiative today which will see carers the length and breadth of the country rewarded for their contribution and commitment to their local people and areas. Partnering with Carefree, they are working to provide short breaks for these vital carers who are sometimes forgotten by the wider community. These are unpaid carers who selflessly give … [Read more...]
Closeburn Hospitality announce support of IoH Youth Council Golf Day
The Institute of Hospitality is taking Four-Ball bookings for their inaugural Golf Day, taking place at The Belfry Hotel & Resort on Thursday 19th May 2022. Closeburn Hospitality are the latest to confirm they will be part of the event raising funds for the IoH Youth Council. Ronnie Orr, Director, Closeburn Hospitality told us: “I am delighted to be joining … [Read more...]
“I look forward to welcoming members of the IoH family to The Belfry”
The Institute of Hospitality is taking Four-Ball bookings for their inaugural Golf Day, taking place at The Belfry Hotel & Resort on Thursday 19th May 2022. The event is the result of a partnership between H&C News and the IoH, which was sparked when IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH attended The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021, in association with Meiko UK last … [Read more...]
Whatley Manor confirm new Executive Chef
Ricki Weston has been appointed Executive Chef of Whatley Manor, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, effective 10 January 2022, following the departure of Niall Keating at the end of December 2021. He will now oversee the full food offering at the hotel, including The Dining Room, Grey’s Brasserie, room service, afternoon tea, and private/events dining. (A totally new menu for … [Read more...]
