Buxton Crescent welcomes new GM. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Buxton Crescent, the historic five-star thermal spa and wellness hotel in the Peak District, has welcomed Deirdre Billing as its new General Manager. Billing will lead a team of 170 at the 81-bedroom Buxton Crescent hotel and spa, as well as managing the nearby sister property The … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
RiseHY sees 5,700 ‘Opportunity Youth’ join Hyatt
RiseHY sees 5,700 'Opportunity Youth' join Hyatt. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Hyatt since introducing its RiseHY program in 2018, more than 5,700 Opportunity Youth (those from under-resourced communities, between the ages of 16 and 24) have joined Hyatt or a Hyatt hotel. This marks a significant step toward Hyatt’s global commitment to hiring 10,000 … [Read more...]
Special women have been shaping Glenapp Castle for more than a century
Special women have been shaping Glenapp Castle for more than a century. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Glenapp Castle, a 21-bedroom luxurious Relais & Chateaux Hotel tucked away on the breath-taking Ayrshire coast, Scotland. Since the castle was built in 1870, Glenapp Castle has seen various special female characters who have moulded the castle into one of … [Read more...]
Piccolino opening in Marlow
Piccolino opening in Marlow. Authentic Italian restaurant, Piccolino, is opening in Marlow this month, bringing Italian cuisine to the town, marking a new era for the Piccolino brand in the home counties. Opening on 20th May, guests will be greeted by Italian interiors, hospitality the Italian way, and Piccolino’s menu which brings it’s culinary experience and service … [Read more...]
Inclusive, profitable, accessible, hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: Inclusive, profitable, accessible, hospitality. Making hospitality services inclusive and accessible to people living with disabilities is an effective business strategy. By broadening accessibility, hospitality businesses can expand their base of happy customers, enhance their brand reputation, and increase profits. The hospitality industry is at a … [Read more...]
Preferred welcomes 15 new member properties to the world’s largest independent hotel brand
Preferred welcomes 15 new member properties to the world’s largest independent hotel brand. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 15 new member properties to its global portfolio between January 1 and March 31, 2024. Ranging from a hidden safari resort … [Read more...]
ROMEO Napoli debuts first Alain Ducasse restaurant located in Italy
ROMEO Napoli debuts first Alain Ducasse restaurant located in Italy. The ROMEO Collection, an Italian luxury hospitality group with a strong international focus and a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is inaugurating the tenth floor of its Naples property, bringing to the heart of the Neapolitan city, just steps away from Piazza del … [Read more...]
Compass’ Xcelerate with Edgbaston industry training up and running
Compass’ Xcelerate with Edgbaston industry training up and running. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The inaugural Compass Group UK & Ireland regional community skills and learning centre, Xcelerate with Edgbaston, successfully hosted its first training programme at the newly launched facility at Edgbaston Stadium. The training was in partnership with … [Read more...]
Duo of Desserts Added to Country Range’s Summer Sweet Assortment
With the season for serious socialising soon to kick off, leading independent foodservice brand Country Range has rolled out a new tantalisingly tasty twosome of sweets to help caterers take advantage. Created with the latest consumer trends in mind, the new desserts are available immediately and offer a slice of the sublime for summer. The new dessert double act just need to … [Read more...]
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts announce new chair alongside wider organisational changes
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts announce new chair alongside wider organisational changes. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Adam Byatt, chef patron of Michelin-starred restaurant Trinity and culinary director of Brown’s Hotel, London, has been announced as the new chair of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA). Byatt, a protégé of … [Read more...]
RAK Hospitality Holding and Rixos Hotels announce partnership
RAK Hospitality Holding and Rixos Hotels announce partnership. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH) is pleased to announce the arrival of the Rixos Hotels into its portfolio. This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion into the pristine shores of Ras Al Khaimah, effective July 1st, 2024. Embodying the … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality appoints new Scotland and Midlands chairs
Peter Walker FIH MI, General Manager at Fonab Castle, Pitlochry has been appointed chair of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Scotland Region and Chris Eigelaar FIH, Resort Director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield has been elected chair of the Institute’s Midlands Region. Speaking about his appointment in Scotland, Walker commented: “As a long-standing … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection Named One of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
Dorchester Collection Named One of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Dorchester Collection’s corporate office and three UK hotels, The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane and Coworth Park, have been named in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work List for 2024 and included in the Top Ten Best Places to Work for Big … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality’s 2024 Golf Day a roaring success for TWO Services
Institute of Hospitality’s 2024 Golf Day a roaring success for TWO Services Once again, TWO Services enjoyed catching up with industry friends old and new at the much-anticipated Institute of Hospitality Golf Day at The Belfry on 9th May. TWO’s National Sales Director Oliver Smith and Sales Executive Kay Wiskin joined forces with two business associates to take part … [Read more...]
Bicentenary Afternoon Tea celebration of The National Gallery’s 200th Anniversary
By Angela Green: Bicentenary Afternoon Tea celebration of The National Gallery’s 200th Anniversary. Ochre, the modern British restaurant by Charlotte and Sam Miller in central London's National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, launched a new Bicentenary Afternoon Tea on Friday 10th May, in celebration of The National Gallery’s 200th Anniversary. Curated by Head Pastry … [Read more...]