Firmdale Hotels will open its eighth London property, Ham Yard Hotel, on 1 June 2014. Set on a three-quarter acre site in the heart of bustling Soho, a couple of blocks from Mayfair, the hotel will revolve around a unique tree filled pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Great Windmill Street to Denman Street, opening up historic Ham Yard and Denman Place to the public for the … [Read more...]
The Dorchester freshens the Chefs Table and launches Kitchen Parties
London’s iconic hotel The Dorchester, part of Dorchester Collection, has launched a new ‘Kitchen Parties’ event concept and a fresh look for its legendary chef’s table this spring. The Chefs Table has long been favoured by discerning guests seeking to celebrate a special occasion, and its new look is sure to add to their numbers: fine dining in a superb environment combined … [Read more...]
Thistle Awards deadline approaching…
Whether it’s celebrating service with a smile, honouring first-class hospitality, or praising a perfect day out, the Scottish public is being encouraged to name their top tourism champions. The deadline (18 May) is fast approaching for nominations to the next Scottish Thistle Awards. The annual competition celebrates success, excellence and quality within the Scottish … [Read more...]
Launch of Buell Connect for SME hospitality businesses
Buell Connect, the hotly anticipated new membership club for independent hospitality and leisure operators was launched by The Buell Group at Hotelympia and, with the 30 founder members in attendance, the club is off to a strong start. In a first for the hospitality and leisure sector, Buell Connect will provide SME businesses with access to a network of over 65 leading … [Read more...]
Sign up for #RestaurantWeek
From today, we’re inviting restaurants across the UK & Ireland to sign up for #RestaurantWeek — an exciting new initiative happening on Twitter this June. The week-long celebration of the industry will take place from 2-8 June 2014, and is open to all restaurants across the UK & Ireland. The week has been created to shine a light on the diversity of the UK & … [Read more...]