This year’s AA Hospitality Awards, amongst the most prestigious in the UK hospitality industry named Accor as Eco Group of the Year in recognition of its commitment to sustainable development. The jury, which was made up of hospitality industry professionals, was impressed with Accor’s sustainability program, PLANET 21. Commenting on the award, Karelle Lamouche, VP … [Read more...]
Olly Rouse appointed Head Chef at Lainston House
Exclusive Hotels have announced the appointment of Olly Rouse as Head Chef at Lainston House, Hampshire. Olly will be overseeing all Lainston House’s Food and Beverage offerings including the award-winning Avenue restaurant (3 AA rosettes). Olly brings a wealth of experience: he was previously Head Chef at Coworth Park where he helped achieve a series of accolades including a … [Read more...]
Marriott and River Cottage partner to celebrate local, sustainable food
Marriott Hotels is entering an innovative partnership with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage that celebrates and supports local and sustainable food. New seasonal menus will launch from 14 October 2013 at Hollins Hall, a Marriott Hotel & Country Club in West Yorkshire, and from 21 October at Cardiff Marriott before being rolled out to cover more of Marriott … [Read more...]
From fuel to retail to hospitality: the changing face of fuel forecourts
Any car driver can tell you how fuel forecourts have been changing: not only that many have closed, but that those that remain are generally cleaner, brighter places delivering a better offer to customers. Even motorway service stations have improved, though it remains to be seen whether running a pub alongside will work... H & C News was therefore intrigued to meet … [Read more...]
Tax Parity Day – the verdict
The Tax Parity Day in support of lower VAT was held last week attracted support from many hospitality organizations, large and small, and appears to have been far more successful than many sceptics were suggesting: both customer and media interest was high, ensuring that the message was widely spread, and that pressure on government continues to build. We show a small sample of … [Read more...]