MAG (Manchester Airports Group) is taking the catering operation for its UK Escape Lounges in house and is at the same time refreshing the branding, menu options and beverage offer at the award-winning common use lounges. The Escape Lounges, which MAG operates at its Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, will from now on offer completely all-inclusive food … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels announces new board appointments
Starboard Hotels are thrilled to announce that industry guru’s Robert Crook, former Managing Director of Interstate Hotels and Resorts, John Kilty, previously Director of Allied Irish Banks UKl and Brian Harrigan, previously with the Metropolitan Police policy division, have agreed to join the company as non-executive members of the Board. Managing Director Paul Callingham … [Read more...]
Relaunch of Fairmont St Andrews following multi-million-pound redevelopment of five-star resort
This September sees the relaunch of Fairmont St Andrews following a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the five-star resort, part of AccorHotels. World-class facilities, set against the stunning backdrop of the Fife coastline and designed with timeless elegance and an authentic local experience in mind, are combined with Fairmont’s legendary service to create a place where … [Read more...]
Organic sales will reach new heights at £2.2bn this year
The organic market continues to grow, up 6.3% in the 52 weeks to August 13 [Kantar Worldpanel], attendees to the Soil Association’s annual trade briefing in London yesterday heard. Over 130 guests attended the event, which announced that the organic market is expected to exceed £2.2 billion in sales by year end—it’s highest yet. The top three sales categories, Fresh Produce, … [Read more...]
James Cochran EC3 launches Saturday Dinner Service
James Cochran EC3 celebrates its new Saturday dinner service on October 7th with a decadent one-off menu entitled James' Last Supper. The 6 course menu will comprise of Whitstable rock oyster, champagne & yoghurt foam served with a glass of champagne on arrival. It will then include the likes of Foie Gras parfait cigar - Roast Orkney scallop, Jerusalem artichokes, crispy … [Read more...]