By Angela Green: Bōkan and Cicchetti Knightsbridge reach out to help the Institute of Hospitality Youth Council. H&C News recently reached out to friends across our industry for donations for the Institute of Hospitality annual golf day to help raise awareness of and funds for the institute’s Youth Council. The Youth Council was founded in 2021 … [Read more...]
Philanthropic at its core, Doughnation opening in Covent Garden
By Angela Green: Philanthropic at its core, Doughnation opening in Covent Garden. New pizza restaurant Doughnation will launch on the ground floor of 3 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden this spring. The restaurant will offer artisan-crafted pizzas on stretched dough using meticulously sourced ingredients with unique and delicious toppings, shaking up traditional pizza … [Read more...]
Offshore enabling people with cancer and their families Something to Look Forward To in 2024
By Angela Green: Offshore enabling people with cancer and their families Something to Look Forward To in 2024. A Lancashire pub with rooms is giving people with cancer and their families Something to Look Forward To in 2024, as part of a partnership with the charity website of the same name. Opening with fanfare by Lytham’s Jonas Armstrong in mid-March, … [Read more...]
The £80 million Masters Suite development underway at The Belfry
By Angela Green: The £80 million Masters Suite development underway at The Belfry. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics An £80 million expansion project has begun at the Belfry Hotel & Resort in the West Midlands. The project, due for completion Autumn 2025, will see a flagship 852sqm event space, The Masters Suite, built and designed to host 648 guests for … [Read more...]
Marking Stop Food Waste Day Hilton launch zero-waste menus across UK hotels
By Angela Green: Mark Stop Food Waste Day Hilton launch zero-waste menus across UK hotels. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Hilton has introduced a series of zero waste and low waste menus in the UK to mark Stop Food Waste Day. According to UNEP’s Food Waste Index Report 2024*, a staggering one billion tonnes of food is wasted each year, equating to one … [Read more...]
On Stop Food Waste Day Restaurant Associates’ emphasises commitment to net zero 2030
By Angela Green: On Stop Food Waste Day Restaurant Associates' emphasises commitment to net zero 2030. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Restaurant Associates are tackling food waste with a pledge to halve waste, as part of their commitment to net zero by 2030. Approximately 33 percent of all food produced globally is lost or wasted every single year – and … [Read more...]
Local businesses come out in force to support Roanhead Lodge Resort
By Angela Green: Local businesses come out in force to support Roanhead Lodge Resort. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics A group of sixteen local businesses have written to Westmorland and Furness Council in support of plans brought forward by specialist hospitality developer, ILM Group, to build a sustainable eco-lodge resort on the Furness Peninsula. The … [Read more...]
Pan Pacific London appoint new Executive Chef
By Angela Green: Pan Pacific London appoint new Executive Chef. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Forbes Five-Star rated hotel Pan Pacific London has appointed Adam Bateman as its new Executive Chef. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the heart of the city. Adam will be responsible for … [Read more...]
On Stop Food Waste Day Compass reports significant progress with food waste reduction
By Angela Green: On Stop Food Waste Day Compass reports significant progress with food waste reduction. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services With 25-30% of the world’s food produced lost or wasted* – addressing food waste has never been so important. To mark the eighth Stop Food Waste Day (24th April 2024), Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced that it has … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality launches 2024 Annual Awards & Dinner
By Angela Green: Institute of Hospitality launches 2024 Annual Awards & Dinner. The search is on for the ‘best’ the hospitality industry has to offer, as the Institute of Hospitality launches its 2024 Awards and glamourous black tie, Annual Dinner. IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI confirmed: “Our awards are the highlight of our annual programme of events … [Read more...]
Apex acquires Meldrum House Hotel and Golf Course
By Angela Green: Apex acquires Meldrum House Hotel and Golf Course. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Family-owned Apex Hotels has completed the acquisition of Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course in Aberdeenshire. This is the group’s second rural property following the purchase of Pine Trees in July 2023 and is the 10th hotel within its UK wide … [Read more...]
Anthony Demetre to launch Bistrot at Wild Honey St James
By Angela Green: Anthony Demetre to launch Bistrot at Wild Honey St James. Bistrot at Wild Honey will launch on 27 April 2024. The ‘little sister’ to Michelin-starred restaurant Wild Honey St James on Pall Mall, Bistrot is inspired by the ‘bistronomy’ movement in Europe over the last decade. Chef Anthony Demetre has devised a seasonally-changing, accessible menu and … [Read more...]
Caffè Nero Q3 Sales continue strong financial year performance
Premium coffee house brand Caffè Nero has announced robust trading for the Third Quarter of its current financial year (1st December- February 29th) building on a strong first half year performance. At Group level, Caffè Nero delivered 12.7% year on year sales growth during Q3 of 12.7% vs last year. In the UK for the same period, sales were up 10.5% vs Q3 last year. The Q3 … [Read more...]
Vesper Bar launches Essentia
Vesper Bar at The Dorchester is set to launch a brand-new cocktail list on April 26, 2024. Essentia celebrates the powerful connection between scent and memories, with each of the 11 new cocktails celebrating a personal experience from a different member of the Vesper Bar team, thereby transporting guests on an adventure with every sip. The Vesper Bar team, led by bar manager … [Read more...]
This Earth Day, Beyond Green Properties Champion the Planet vs. Plastics Mission
Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Amidst a strong demand worldwide for tourism practices that are meaningful and responsible, Beyond Green, a global portfolio of some of planet Earth’s most sustainable accommodations, is helping lead the way in shaping a plastic-free future for generations to come. This Earth Day (April 22), Beyond Green is embracing the ethos of … [Read more...]