The Mayor of London got Apprenticeship Week cooking in the capital by revealing plans to create 7,000 new apprenticeship positions in the catering industry. The announcement takes him a step closer to achieving his target of 250,000 apprenticeships in London by 2016. The Mayor was at the Premier Inn in Leicester Square where he was joined by the British Hospitality Association … [Read more...]
‘Poshtel’ bookings rise by up to 600%
It seems that Britain's love of a bargain isn't waning, particularly when it comes to travel plans. According to figures from LateRooms.com, the rise in popularity of upmarket hostels, or 'Poshtels' has been huge, with bookings for some of these unique properties rising by over 600% year-on-year. Turning the no-frills image of budget boarding on its head, Poshtels offer … [Read more...]
For canine weddings, it’s St Fillans in Scotland!
Two pooches tied the knot at the first canine wedding hosted at The Four Seasons Hotel in St Fillans, Perthshire when they said ‘I do, I do, I do’. The bride – a cream and brown terrier called Terri - was led down the aisle to her lifelong partner Terrance, the groom. Not before Bridesmaids Lana the dotty Dalmation and Goldie, the Matron of Honour, took their places at the … [Read more...]
Hotelympia announces finalists for New Hotel Design Award
The three finalists for the Hotelympia 2014 New Hotel Design Award have now been selected, and judging completed. The judges report that the quality of entries was superb, illustrating that UK interior designers are truly amongst the very best in the world. The winner will be announced on The Stage at Hotelympia at 4pm on Monday 28th April. The finalists ME by Melia ME … [Read more...]
The Convent Hotel & Spa to be crowd funded boutique hotel
In a sign of the ways in which hospitality development and funding is changing, Beyond Boutique Hotel Investments (BBHI) has launched as a web marketing platform that provides investors with the opportunity to earn excellent returns with a guaranteed exit. The directors are Matthew Roberts – an original investor in Babington House – and Frazer Fearnhead, MD of The House Crowd, … [Read more...]