The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Christina Walls as Area Brand Director, UK & Ireland. Christina joins Carlson Rezidor from IHG where she has served as Brand Manager AMEA since 2014. In her newly created position, Christina will be responsible for the complete brand portfolio of Carlson Rezidor in the UK and Ireland, covering: Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson … [Read more...]
Experiential marketing for FMCG brands
Once almost solely the domain of the FMCG world, many of today’s largest experiential campaigns are now in services, technology or government departments. But fast moving consumer goods can still provide compelling consumer experiences. Here are 5 tips to help you make waves with your FMCG campaign. 1. Let people taste, touch and test Sampling is a simple but … [Read more...]
Female Master of Havana Cigars for Belgraves
London’s only female Master of Havana Cigars, Paola Paollilo, has been appointed assistant F&B manager at Belgraves London. Paola will bring with her a passion for fine cigars and a wealth of knowledge including participating in the prestigious UK Cigar Sommelier Competition and achieving second place. Paola will curate the cigar offering on the intimate Belgrave’s Terrace … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Hotels appoints Senior Director of UK Marketing
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has appointed Vicki Richards as Senior Director of Marketing for its UK Collection with immediate effect. In her new role, Ms Richards oversees all sales and marketing activity for the luxury brand’s UK properties: Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire; Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf; Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane and Four Seasons … [Read more...]
TIN’s Mark Harris to open discussions at Manchester #HandCSocial
Travel Intelligence Network’s Mark Harris will be speaking at Hospitality & Catering News’ social media roundtable at Manchester’s Hotel Football on Thursday 1st October. #HandCSocial roundtable events bring users of social media across the hospitality and catering industry together to discuss how social media is being applied to their businesses. Following on from a … [Read more...]
Belmond names Roeland Vos President and CEO
Belmond Ltd. – which includes Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in its iconic collection of properties - has named Board member Roeland Vos as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Vos succeeds John Scott, who has resigned by mutual agreement with the Board and has also stepped down from the Board. “We are pleased to name Roeland the … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Peterborough West welcomes GM
Management company Valor Hospitality Europe has appointed a new general manager to its hotel, the Holiday Inn Peterborough West. An up and coming talent in the hospitality sector, Paul Ellison has 18 years’ experience in the industry and has worked for a number of leading brands including De Vere, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn in Birmingham, Rochester, Warrington and … [Read more...]
Robyn Jones, OBE dies after long illness
Robyn Jones OBE, founder of CH&Co, has died after a long illness. Until very recently, and despite her ill health, Robyn continued to be actively involved in many aspects of the company and the wider industry. Her loss will be felt by many people in CH&Co, the hospitality industry, and the wider business community. Robyn founded Charlton House, as it was then … [Read more...]
Sodexo announces changes to UK&I leadership team
Sodexo has announced that Neil Murray has been appointed Region Chair for Sodexo UK & Ireland, succeeding Debbie White who has been appointed CEO for Healthcare worldwide in addition to her recently acquired role of CEO for Government and Agencies worldwide which includes responsibility for justice, defence and government services globally. Debbie has led the business in … [Read more...]
‘Fine Art of Dining’ with Wooden Utensils designed by leading Chef
Damian Wawrzyniak, the leading chef behind one of Europe’s most successful restaurant consultancy services, has launched a brand new collection of stylish wooden cooking utensils, aiming to help restaurants and the general public alike bring a touch of culinary magic to their own kitchens. The inaugural Fine Art of Dining utensil collection will be made from the highest … [Read more...]
Helping consumers to fall in love with brands
H&C News meets with suppliers regularly to keep up to date with the latest product and service innovations, aiming to get the inside track on what companies offer to the market and how it is delivered. This week, we met with Katie Penfold, Managing Partner of BEcause Brand Experience at their offices in Ascot to gain a better understanding of the business. As a live … [Read more...]
Quill names Head Chef
The wait is over and accomplished chef Curtis Stewart has been named as the Head Chef at Manchester’s fine dining restaurant and bar Quill. Mystery had surrounded the identity of the newly appointed Head Chef since the King Street venue hit the headlines this week, as news of its official opening on Friday October 30th was unveiled. Curtis is taking on the role of Head Chef … [Read more...]
New GM for Cowley Manor
Emma Beddall has been appointed as the General Manager at Cowley Manor, A Curious Group of Hotels’ stunning Cotswold country house hotel and spa, with effect from from mid-October. Having worked at a number of well-established heritage hotels and spa resorts, Emma arrives at Cowley Manor with almost 30 years of industry experience and expertise. Joining the hotel at a hugely … [Read more...]
New GM for Apex hotel City of Glasgow
Scottish hotel group Apex Hotels has announced the appointment of Helen Gallagher as the general manager of its new 104 bedroom City of Glasgow hotel – its first venture in the city. Helen has 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry working for a number of quality hotels. She will lead the opening of the new four star premises on Bath Street this autumn following an … [Read more...]
Tamara Griffin joins LEON as Director of People
LEON’s ambition to become the world’s best place to work received a big boost this week as Tamara Griffin joined LEON as Director of People. LEON Co-Founder and CEO John Vincent said, “When companies grow fast, culture can suffer. One of the things we think about in the shower is how to improve how we live at Leon as we grow. We knew we needed someone world-class to help us do … [Read more...]