The Royal Bank of Scotland and Michels & Taylor, have announced their intention to launch a new hotel brand for Ireland under a joint venture arrangement. The brand will be launched across Ireland in the new year with the aim of having an initial group of at least 25 hotels carrying the new flag. A limited group of hotels that currently have existing lending … [Read more...]
AFWS reveals finalists for 2013 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year
Eight restaurant managers have made it through to the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition following a testing semi-final held at the Moat House Acton Trussell in Staffordshire. John Croft, AFWS executive director, said that the quality of entrants and the diversity of sectors they work in had been particularly impressive this … [Read more...]
SIBA film showcases thriving brewing industry
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has produced a new film, ‘Building the Future of British Beer’, to showcase both the thriving local brewing industry and SIBA’s work to ensure its continued success. Overview of positive changes Filmed at the Great British Beer Festival, the 10-minute film features an interview with SIBA chief executive Julian Grocock. In his … [Read more...]
Hotel Marketing Awards open for entries
The hospitality sector has seen some great marketing campaigns this year and it is time to get some well earned recognition for your hard work by planning an entry for the prestigious 20th Annual Hotel Marketing Awards, organised by the Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) and sponsored by American Express. Why Enter? Winning an award from the Hotel Marketing Association is … [Read more...]
Prospective owners seeking B & Bs: Brecons leading the way
Couples looking for a mid-life career switch are taking another look at the great British B&B as the perfect alternative to their nine-to-five routine, and Hotels specialist Peter Brunt from Colliers International has a brace of likely properties just over the Severn Bridge which could fit the bill for potential owners in search of a more relaxed lifestyle. He said: … [Read more...]