Enjoying a first-class cuppa in the Midlands is becoming easier: British tea and coffee merchant Ringtons has recently secured six new accounts to supply some of the region’s leading hotels with hot beverages and supplies. The 106 year old company has agreed contracts with prestigious venues including the Barnsdale Hall Hotel in Rutland (pictured above) and its on-site … [Read more...]
UK B&Bs and hotels triumph in TripAdvisor’s world Travellers’ Choice Awards
For the twelfth year running, these awards recognise the finest hotels across the globe, according to those that really matter - the travellers themselves. It is great to see that Britain continues to lead the way when it comes to outstanding B&Bs.” - James Kay, TripAdvisor 15 of the world’s 25 best B&Bs can be found in the UK, the results of the TripAdvisor 2014 … [Read more...]
Acas Helpline and video for hospitality employment issues
Whether you are an employer, employee or representative, you can call the Acas helpline for free and impartial advice. Simply get in touch and Acas will provide you with clear and confidential guidance about any kind of dispute or query that you have about relationship issues within the workplace. You may want to know about employment rights and rules, best practice, or you … [Read more...]
UK’s most romantic hotels uncovered by guest reviews
LateRooms.com has revealed the most romantic accommodation that hotel goers love the most, with its 2013 Simply The Guest Awards. Following the success of the guest-rated awards in 2012, the Simply The Guest Awards return for the second year to recognise and celebrate the properties on LateRooms.com with the most positive customer reviews in 2013. With Valentine’s Day … [Read more...]
IHG highlights need for hotel brands to be ‘3D’ – Global, Local and Personal
A new report by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), ‘Creating Moments of Trust – the key to building successful brand relationships in the Kinship Economy’, suggests that to win guest loyalty in the future, hotels need to deliver a global, local and personalised experience. The report offers insights that many UK hoteliers will find useful and relevant when considering the … [Read more...]