K Bar is delighted to announce the appointment of award-winning mixologist Ben Manchester as Bar Manager. K Bar is the newly opened luxury drinking destination in South Kensington at The Kensington hotel. Manchester, who was previously Bar Manager at Hotel du Vin Brighton, will be bringing his 10 years’ of experience in the industry and will be overseeing the bar launch and … [Read more...]
Dominvs Hospitality to open Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre in April 2016
New build property will feature cutting edge technology and Open Lobby concept. Fast-growing hotel operator Dominvs Hospitality is to open a new build property in the heart of Manchester in April 2016. Operating under a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is located next to Piccadilly Station, one of the country’s … [Read more...]
Cumbrian schools stage ‘kitchen takeover’
Students from two Cumbrian schools are getting a unique insight into the hospitality business as they stage a series of ‘kitchen takeovers’ at a top Lake District hotel this month. Three groups of Year 10 GCSE catering students from Dowdales School and Ulverston Victoria High are each taking part in a one day session behind the scenes at Lakeside Hotel & Spa, to give … [Read more...]
Edwardian Hotels London is First Hospitality Group to collaborate with Imperial College Business School
Hospitality group commits to 10 year investment to improve its existing training programme Edwardian Hotels London is raising the bar when it comes to giving its people the very best in training. It has become the first hospitality group to work with Imperial College Business School. As part of the relationship, the hospitality group will benefit from Imperial’s Executive … [Read more...]
American Express Global Business Travel appoints Pauline Houston as Global Director of Hotel Communities
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) today announces the appointment of Pauline Houston as Global Director of Hotel Community, based in the United Kingdom. In this role, Pauline is responsible for the management of the hotel community team and for leading American Express’ hotel value proposition, development and delivery. Pauline will also serve as a key member of … [Read more...]