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The Athenaeum hotel wins top afternoon tea award for London

The Athenaeum hotel has been named as the best place to enjoy afternoon tea in the capital after scooping the Top London Afternoon Tea 2012 award. Judges of The Tea Guild Awards said that exceptional service, great quality tea and extensive knowledge of the staff...
Posted: 28 March 2012 | 11:26

Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards deadline extended

Considerate HoteliersThe deadline for the Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2011/12 has been extended to 18 April. Accommodation providers at every level - bed and breakfast operations, guesthouses, pubs, inns and restaurants with rooms...
Posted: 28 March 2012 | 11:01

Paul Boorman joins Wivenhoe House as executive chef

Paul BoormanWivenhoe House, the luxury country house hotel in Colchester which will be home to the Edge Hotel School, has appointed Paul Boorman as executive chef. Former Essex Chef of the Year, Boorman was head chef at the Juniper restaurant at Clarice House in Colchester when it was named Essex Restaurant of the Year 2009.
Posted: 27 March 2012 | 16:50

Hotel La Tour opens in Birmingham after £24m investment

Adrian Coleman and Jane SchofieldThe four-star, 174-bedroom Hotel La Tour - the first in what is intended to be a group of five hotels within five years - has opened in Birmingham city centre. Developed at a cost of £24m, the hotel includes a restaurant and bar inspired by Marcus Wareing.
Posted: 27 March 2012 | 16:00

Cavendish opens UK's first edible chocolate room - for one night

Cavendish Chocolate roomEaster arrived early for two competition winners checking into a unique bedroom at London's Cavendish hotel on Monday. With the help of students from Westminster Kingsway College, the four-star, 230-bedroom hotel created what is believed to be the UK's first edible chocolate hotel room.
Posted: 27 March 2012 | 13:17

Gary Davis aims to put stamp on Malmaison and Hotel du Vin with six new hotels

Gary DavisThe new chief executive of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin hotel plans to open six new hotels, but has called a halt to the expansion of the Bistro du Vin group of stand-alone restaurants. Gary Davis told Caterer and Hotelkeeper that he intended to revitalise the two brands and make them more distinctive.
Posted: 27 March 2012 | 13:07

Regional hotels outperform London in February

pkf logoRegional hotels bucked recent trends by outperforming their London peers in February for the first time since August 2009, according to preliminary hotel figures from PKF Hotel Consultancy Services. Rooms yield in London grew by just 0.3% to £101.94 from £101.57 in February 2011.
Posted: 26 March 2012 | 15:54

Largest Hampton by Hilton to open in Birmingham

Hampton by Hilton BirminghamThe largest Hampton by Hilton outside the USA is set to open in Birmingham on 1 May. Situated in the former derelict Cumberland House in Broad Street, the 285-bedroom budget hotel is to be operated by Sanguine Hospitality. It will offer free Wi-Fi throughout and complimentary hot and cold breakfast.
Posted: 26 March 2012 | 15:39

Make the sea sustainable – how to choose the right fish

Fishing boatThe endangered species list might be getting longer every day, but there are plenty of ways to serve up sustainable fish and chips. Emily Manson explains how to retain accessible pricing and ensure your environmental credentials aren't fishy
Posted: 26 March 2012 | 12:15

Better Business – La Sablonnerie hotel, Sark

La Sablonnerie hotel roomElizabeth Perrée owns La Sablonnerie hotel on the island of Sark, which is popular with guests who want a peaceful break. Andy Morton reports
Posted: 26 March 2012 | 12:01

South Kensington's Ampersand hotel to reopen

Ampersand patisserieOne of London's original Victorian boutique hotels is set to reopen in July following a multimillion-pound refurbishment. The 11-bedroom Ampersand hotel will open with interior designs by Dexter Moren Associates inspired by the surrounding culture of South Kensington.
Posted: 23 March 2012 | 16:58

2012 Galvin Cup now open for entries

Mixology skills will again be put to the test in the 2012 Galvin Cup competition, which is now opened for entries. The founders of the competition, Michelin-starred chef Chris Galvin and Fred Sirieix, general manager at Galvin at Windows, decided it was time for bar staff to receive the same recognition as chefs for their hard work and creativity.
Posted: 23 March 2012 | 14:41

Clarenco to operate a trio of forts in the Solent

Spitbank fortClarenco has purchased two sea forts in the Solent to add to the existing Spitbank Fort which reopens this month as a 16-bedroom exclusive-use venue after a £3m restoration. The acquisition of No Man's Land Fort and Horse Sand Fort will together form Solent Forts, a new arm of Clarenco.
Posted: 23 March 2012 | 11:12

Hospitality businesses may be leaving Olympic recruitment too late

People1st logoDemand for talented hospitality staff ahead of the Olympics is on the up but businesses are still being warned not to leave recruitment too late. Operators are urged to prepare now in order to reap the benefits during and after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Posted: 23 March 2012 | 11:01

Government defends its healthy eating initiative

Salmon and saladCritics of the Government's Public Health Responsibility Deal are urged to be "realistic", following a report by Which? released last week, a year since the scheme was introduced. The consumer group released its research into the Government's approach to tackling barriers to healthy eating in the UK.
Posted: 23 March 2012 | 10:00

Food and beverage professionals in City hotels see salaries rise 25% in 12 months

London City (rex)Salaries among food and beverage professionals in City hotels in London have risen by over 25% in the past year, helped by a boom in fine dining in a city that now boasts 55 Michelin-starred restaurants. The findings come as part of a new survey by HVS Executive Search...
Posted: 22 March 2012 | 10:02

New general manager for Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour

The five-star, 158-bedroom Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour hotel has appointed Jay Witzel as general manager. Witzel, who was appointed to the hotel as a consultant in February 2011, takes up his new position immediately...
Posted: 21 March 2012 | 15:27

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...

chot 230312Taking Off in the Hotel Trade – How former Vulcan bomber navigator Anthony Lloyd built a successful hotel from scratch with no prior industry experience. Foie Gras: Delicacy or Cruelty? As more and more businesses cede to campaigners' pressure and drop foie gras, is the game nearly up for the butter delicacy?
Posted: 21 March 2012 | 12:40

Maximise your potential with Caterer and Hotelkeeper's business summit

Catererandhotekeeper NewsDesigned to offer practical solutions for managers across all sectors of hospitality, the Caterer and Hotelkeeper Business Summit has been launched as a one-day forum for operators looking to maximise their businesses potential.
Posted: 21 March 2012 | 11:40

Dispute between Britannia Hotels and Manchester City Council escalates over fire station development

London Road fire stationManchester City Council has recorded its "profound disappointment" that Britannia Hotels looks set to do a U-turn on its promise to develop a former fire station in the Piccadilly area of the city as a four-star hotel.
Posted: 20 March 2012 | 16:52

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