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The Catey statue won by the Soho hotel, London, in 2006, has been returned to the property after a Friday-night reveller stole it from its pride of place in the hotel's reception. The statuette was captured on closed circuit television being plucked off the hotel's concierge desk by a middle aged man.
Posted: 12 March 2012 | 17:19
The deadline for nominations for six categories of the 2012 Cateys Awards has been extended to 19 March. The move gives potential entrants another seven days to make a bid to win one of the most prestigious accolades in the hospitality industry.
Posted: 12 March 2012 | 16:39
The former owners of the Dial House hotel in the Cotswolds are set to open a new coffee shop in Bath later this month as the first of a planned chain. Adrian and Jane Campbell-Howard will open the first Society Café on Kingsmead Square on 26 March.
Posted: 12 March 2012 | 16:30
Amazing Retreats - the expanding portfolio of hotels and exclusive-use properties - has been rebranded under the name Clarenco. The Clarenco logo, accompanied by a strapline of "amazing retreats in spectacular locations", will be applied across the seven Amazing Retreats properties.
Posted: 12 March 2012 | 16:06
The 430-strong Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) consortium is on the verge of introducing a new revenue stream. Currently, 55% of LHW's income comes from membership fees, adjusted according to the number of hotel bedrooms, with the remaining 45% accounted for by the 10% fee charged on all transactions generated by the organisation.
Posted: 12 March 2012 | 14:05
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) and a host of hospitality industry heavyweights have written an open letter to the Government, calling for a reduction in VAT to 5%, published in the Sun on Sunday today. A total of 12 top industry figures have signed the letter.
Posted: 11 March 2012 | 07:00
Scallops are practically de rigueur on the menus of fine-dining restaurants, or even just those with fine-dining pretensions. The shellfish is ubiquitous - you need only look as far as Masterchef where it seems to find its way onto every other dish produced by aspiring chefs.
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 17:07
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards are calling on young professionals to enter the ‘Young Talent’ award. Organised by Scotland Food & Drink and The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland and sponsored by ASDA
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 15:22
Practical tips and advice for hospitality businesses during the Olympics will be provided at a meeting organised by the British Hospitality Association (BHA) later this month. To support the industry, the BHA will be joining forces with the Greater London Authority and London & Partners.
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 15:11
The future of the artisan hand-dived scallop industry hangs in the balance as reinforced EU regulations threaten the livelihoods of its producers. Emily Manson investigates
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 15:01
How do you stay on the right side of fire safety regulations and steer clear of the pitfalls?
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 14:33
Franchising is booming and can be a great way to buy into an established brand, but beware - disputes are on the rise. Legal expert Victoria Hobbs explains the actions available if a franchisor proves disappointing
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 14:33
The launch of the Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Cheshire today marks one of the most prominent hotel openings in the North-west of England for several years. Developed at a cost of £15m, the new-look resort in Knutsford has added an 81-bedroom hotel alongside a refurbished conference and event space.
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 12:19
Matthew Clarke, 33, is head chef of the Malvina House hotel in the Falkland Islands' capital, Port Stanley. Despite its remoteness, he tells Janet Harmer how he loves the islands' beauty, lack of crime and cheap beer
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 11:01
The separation between hotel owners and operators in recent years has been bad news for guests, agreed a panel of creative movers and shakers at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin this week.
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 10:42
Grand Imperial London has appointed Lee Keong as restaurant manager of the Cantonese restaurant based at Guoman's Grosvenor Victoria hotel, which has just finished a complete makeover. Keong will be responsible for all food and beverage operations ...
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 10:33
London's Royal Garden hotel has announced the appointment of Ros Hardiman as human resources director and Anita Benyon as marketing manager. Hardiman joins from Gordon Ramsay Holdings, where she held a similar position and her 20 years' experience...
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 10:32
Hugh O'Byrne has joined boutique hotel group the Eton Collection as general manager of Threadneedles in the City's Square Mile. O'Byrne takes the helm with over 20 years' experience in hospitality, the last three years at De Vere Venues Canary Wharf.
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 10:31
James Stillwell has been promoted from sommelier to restaurant manager at the Bingham in Richmond. Stillwell will now be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Bingham's three-AA-rosette restaurant and will be in charge of 20 staff members.
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 10:31
US group Thompson Hotels' first UK hotel aims to combine New York attitude with traditional British hospitality. It includes the latest restaurant and bar openings from Mark Hix.
Posted: 08 March 2012 | 16:52
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