Vivek Badrinath joins Accor as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He will be responsible for marketing, digital solutions, distribution, and information systems. Vivek Badrinath will be a member of the Group’s Executive Committee. This appointment will be effective as of March 1st, 2014. Reacting to this appointment, Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, declared: “I … [Read more...]
Food allergies in the UK: setting the scene for action in 2014
By Caroline Benjamin Consultant, Food Allergy Training Consultancy The introduction of the new EU Food Information Regulations 1169/2011 on 13 December 2014 will have an immense effect on both the hospitality industry and in turn customers with food allergies or intolerances. What does this mean for food service businesses? Going forward all food service … [Read more...]
New guidance to ensure World Cup screenings are a success
With only 20 weeks to go until the 2014 World Cup kicks off, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced definitive guidance for pubs, to help ensure that this year’s World Cup screenings are a success. Bars or any other venues planning to screen fixtures would do well to follow the advice. Preparation for Brazil 2014 is essential The new advice has been … [Read more...]
New Restaurant Operations Director at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has today announced the appointment of Harwood Warrington as Restaurant Operations Director. Harwood joins with the exciting role of further developing the restaurant concept and food product across the entire UK collection with a specific focus on strengthening and redefining the group’s Scottish Steak Club restaurant brand, enhancing the … [Read more...]
People 1st launches free resources to help Scottish businesses capitalise on 2014
With six months to go until the opening ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the People 1st Training Company has launched two free resources to help Scotland’s hospitality and tourism businesses capitalise on the major tourism events taking place in 2014. Businesses of all sizes can now download a free online guide focusing on how they can capitalise on the Games and … [Read more...]