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The 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 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
The 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
The 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
Elizabeth 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
One 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
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 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
Demand 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
Critics 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
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
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
Taking 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
Designed 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
Manchester 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
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is aiming to tap into the exploding Chinese travel market by launching an upscale hotel brand, called Hualuxe Hotels and Resorts, designed specifically for the Chinese traveller. Hualuxe will help to meet growing consumer demand for a brand that reflects local traditions in China.
Posted: 20 March 2012 | 12:50
Britannia Hotels has bought two Scarborough properties out of administration for an undisclosed price. The three-star, 118-bedroom Royal hotel above South Bay and the two-star, 70-bedroom Clifton hotel overlooking North Bay were previously owned by English Rose Hotels Scarborough.
Posted: 20 March 2012 | 11:41
Conversion to a hotel is a possible option for the future of Brent Council's Town Hall, which is soon to be put up for sale. The Grade II-listed 1930s building, which sites on a five-acre site with views over London, is to be sold as its life as a town hall will end with the opening of Brent's new Civic Centre in June 2013.
Posted: 19 March 2012 | 18:13
Indian company Bird Group has launched a new hotel management company, Bird Hospitality, with a view to taking over the operation of hotels throughout the UK and Europe. Bird Hospitality's first management contract is for the four-star, 48-bedroom Royal Park hotel, London, which the Bird Group bought a year ago.
Posted: 19 March 2012 | 17:44
Entries for the 2012 Savoy Gastronomes Olive Barnett Award, run by Springboard have been extended to Friday 23 March.
Posted: 19 March 2012 | 14:20
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