Bidding from national and international hotel groups and investors was exceptionally competitive for Yorkshire’s only 5-Star hotel — the award-winning Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa in York whose freehold has been sold to Splendid Hospitality Group who will take ownership of the hotel from the end of August. Splendid, which controls a portfolio of 13 hotels with nearly … [Read more...]
Nearly half of foodservice operators unaware of allergen legislation
With less than six months to go until the introduction of new allergen legislation, research conducted for Unilever Food Solutions has revealed that nearly half of foodservice operators (44%) are unaware of the new law. More than half of respondents were unable to identify the allergens (53.7%), despite over 80% of operators saying they were sometimes, or frequently, asked … [Read more...]
The Hotel Inspector calls on the AHC
Renowned hotelier, Alex Polizzi, will open the 11th Annual Hotel Conference (AHC). The leading event for the independent hotel owner operator in the UK will take place on the 15th & 16th October at the Hilton Deansgate Hotel, Manchester. The day and a half event will be opened by Alex Polizzi in a key note speech followed by a Q&A session on the afternoon of … [Read more...]
The Kings Head appoints Restaurant Manager Alan Holmes
The hotly anticipated Kings Head in Cirencester has appointed Alan Holmes as its Restaurant and Cellar Manager. Former Sommelier of the Year, Alan will bring a wealth of experience from his previous positions held at Marcus Wareing’s Petrus, The Berkeley Hotel in London and Chewton Glen in Hampshire. Alan Holmes will be overseeing the front of house offering of Cirencester’s … [Read more...]
New Executive Lounge opens at Grosvenor House
Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel, has opened its new and exclusive Executive Lounge following a £1.4million investment that has moved the Lounge from the seventh floor to the ground floor of the hotel and is three times larger in size at over 340 square metres. Stuart Bowery, General Manager says, “The Executive Lounge is expertly designed for our accomplished business … [Read more...]