Founding Members of the ‘SIMPLY CUPS’ recycling scheme include ISS Facility Services and John Lewis Partnership ISS Facility Services is delighted to announce its role as a Founder Member of the ‘Simply Cups’ paper cup recycling scheme. The initiative, to be launched August 1, 2014, will help to recycle the 2.5 billion paper cups that are sent to landfill or incinerated … [Read more...]
Hull plans £42m events, conference + hotel centre
Hull City Council has ambitious plans for a new £42m events, conference centre and four-star hotel complex that will put the city on the UK map as a location for major events, shows and music concerts. Situated in the heart of the city centre, the proposals are part of a 10-year plan to make Hull a world-class visitor destination and to capitalise on its status as UK City of … [Read more...]
Searcys to pull out of Birmingham Rep contract
TheBusinessDesk.com reports that Searcys is pulling out of its contract with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre from the end of August. In a statement The REP said: “By mutual agreement, Searcys, who currently operate the Centenary Bar and Brasserie and associated hospitality catering service, will withdraw from their contract with the theatre from 31 August 2014 due to a … [Read more...]
Sodexo wins City University London
The £2m-a-year deal over five years will see Sodexo provide catering and hospitality services at the university’s Northampton Square site, serving a population of more than 14,000 students and staff. Sodexo will operate eight catering outlets including the main restaurant as well as on trend casual dining options such as street food. Successfully introduced in other … [Read more...]
Amadeus recruits General Manager for Regional Venues
Multi-award winning caterer, Amadeus has appointed Catherine Schofield as General Manager for Regional Venues. The newly created role has been introduced to manage the caterer’s growing portfolio of regional venue catering contracts, including: Library of Birmingham, Cadbury World, Dudley Zoo, Stratford Riverside, and Camden – Amadeus first fixed site catering contract in … [Read more...]