This year’s New Year honours for hospitality, catering and also tourism are led by Simon Vincent, of Hilton Hotels, and Wendy Bartlett of foodservice caterer Bartlett Mitchell. Simon Vincent is the President EMEA of Hilton Worldwide as well as co-chair of the (new) UK Tourism Council. He receives an OBE for services to the hospitality industry. Wendy Bartlett (pictured … [Read more...]
Sodexo honoured by the MoD
Sodexo has received a silver award from the Ministry of Defence for its commitment and support to military reservists. The silver award is part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which was launched in July 2014, to recognise employers for their support and commitment to the UK armed forces community. The award acknowledges Sodexo Defence for actively communicating … [Read more...]
PACE Learning & Development Forum 2015
The Professional Association for Catering Education (PACE) and the British Hospitality Association (BHA) have joined forces for the PACE Learning & Development Forum 2015. Taking place on 12-13 March 2015 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, the PACE Learning & Development Forum will feature the BHA’s Big Hospitality Conversation and bring together … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants UK celebrates successful 2014
Levy Restaurants UK, the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, reports that it has posted a record year with sales growth across all divisions and client retention at 99%. Comprising catering and specialist brands including Keith Prowse, Lime Venue Portfolio, Payne + Gunter, Leith’s and Leisure Support Services (LSS), Levy Restaurants UK … [Read more...]
bartlett mitchell wins over £42m new business in 2014
Boutique caterer, bartlett mitchell has had the most successful year in its history with sales wins in 2014 worth in excess of £42m in turnover over the duration of the three to five-year contracts. In addition, the company has retained over £3m in business this year. 2013 saw turnover of £19.2 million: it can now be described as a £30 million business (see below). Several … [Read more...]