After the ‘leaked’ results (see here), now their confirmation! This year’s guide sees three restaurants promoted from one to two Michelin stars. Sketch, in Mayfair, opened in 2002 and received its first Michelin star in 2005; L’Enclume, in Cartmel also opened in 2002 and was awarded its first Michelin star three years later; while Michael Wignall at the Latymer, … [Read more...]
The power of the online reviewer
SMI – Social Media Influence – reports that yelp recently invited five of its most prolific reviewers (including a teacher, a student and a civil servant) to discuss the growing phenomenon, influence and importance of online reviewing. They agreed the principle elements they look for when reviewing a business are: Originality – if a restaurant style or product idea has … [Read more...]
Plan for Boutique Hotel for Lancaster Castle moves closer
Ideas and concepts for historic Lancaster Castle have been considered by the Duchy of Lancaster Council and are scheduled to be seen by the public at an exhibition at the Castle scheduled for the end of October 2012. The Duchy wants to ensure that the castle has a sustainable and is proposing that the castle complex is transformed into a new mixed-used urban quarter, which … [Read more...]
‘Pools Rule’ for family holidays
The latest Hilton Blue Paper - "Resort Travel Trends: What Families Want" – reveals that pools and water activities are the most important element of a family resort holiday, followed by spacious and potentially adjoining guest rooms. The study explores top destinations along with the needs and preferences of parents and children when it comes to holidays. Hilton finds an … [Read more...]
Rezidor: Neumann to succeed Ritter
The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Wolfgang M. Neumann as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2013. Neumann currently serves as Rezidor’s Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds Kurt Ritter, President & Chief Executive Officer since 1989, who is retiring at the end of the year. Trudy Rautio, … [Read more...]