Seeing the flooding devastation in Runnymede first hand on his way to his offices at Heathrow prompted hotelier and entrepreneur Surinder Arora to call Philip Hammond, MP for Runnymede and Weybridge and Secretary of State for Defence to offer one of his hotels to provide emergency, no cost accommodation and shelter for flood victims. “Wanting to do something very tangible to … [Read more...]
Holborn Dining Room & Delicatessen opens at Rosewood London
Restaurateur Des McDonald is set to shake up the London dining scene with his latest venture, Holborn Dining Room& Delicatessen. Opening for previews on Tuesday 18 February, ahead of its official opening on Monday 24 February at Rosewood London, the eagerly anticipated brasserie and delicatessen will offer classic British cuisine in a refined, historic setting. Previously … [Read more...]
Bisham Abbey and Lilleshall achieve ‘Premier’ with Hospitality Assured
World-class facilities Bisham Abbey (below) and Lilleshall (above) National Sports Centres have been granted ‘Premier’ status by Hospitality Assured, the hospitality industry’s professional body. Both Centres achieved over 75% for service and business excellence in hospitality, exceeding the average achieved by other companies operating in the sector. The two historic listed … [Read more...]
BHA Welcomes Government support of storm-struck businesses
The British Hospitality Association has welcomed yesterday’s government announcement of an additional £10m business support scheme to help flood affected businesses. The announcement comes on the back of the BHA’s earlier plea to government to ‘act early’ to aid storm-struck UK hospitality and tourism businesses as they struggle to recover from the effects of flooding and … [Read more...]
Prezzo introduces the finest Italian Artisan Gelato
Prezzo is now exclusively serving the authentic taste of Italian gelato by Gelupo in all of its restaurants. Gelupo is the London gelateria of Chef Jacob Kenedy, who has won acclaim for his gelato and sorbet, and it offers a variety of flavours to choose from including Amaretti gelato, Banana Stracciatella gelato, Hazelnut gelato and Cherry sorbet. ‘The gelupo Gelato … [Read more...]