One of the Midlands’ leading independent hotel groups is looking to increase the team at one of its hotels by 46 per cent by 2016. The team at Cockliffe Country House has already grown from 9 to 15 since it was taken over by Heritage Estates in 2014. By the end of the year, there will be a total of 22 roles at Cockliffe, including positions for apprentices in a bid to … [Read more...]
Deer Park Country House Hotel continues investment in luxury
Deer Park Country House Hotel is continuing with its major investment programme with planning permission granted for a new, stylish Orangery. Work on this will start early next year with an expected launch in April 2016. Already known as a leading wedding venue, this will be a major asset to this stunning 18th Century Georgian mansion house, which is licensed for civil … [Read more...]
Accor re-brands to AccorHotels
Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator, becomes AccorHotels and adopts a new signature. A new name With its new name, AccorHotels, the Group upholds its hospitality business, aiming to increase the clout and visibility of AccorHotels, which is both an institutional and a commercial brand, by connecting it to its digital platform AccorHotels.com. It also intends to … [Read more...]
Barista training: basics first, results will follow
There seems to be a general misconception that anyone can simply pick up a group handle and pull great coffee. However, as industry experts are aware, there are many variables that influence every cup of coffee - and starting off on the right track and with the right knowledge is vital to inspire passionate baristas who will deliver excellent coffee. The basics of barista … [Read more...]
New York’s Hotel Chantelle launches in London in July
New York City’s famed restaurant and late-night spot Hotel Chantelle will open in London this summer. Opening this July, the London outpost boasts a spectacular central location on 23 Orchard Street (just off Oxford Street and adjacent to Selfridges) and is sure to bring fresh buzz to West London with its creative menu that marries upscale American dining with fun French fare … [Read more...]