Leasowe Castle has housed the next generation of golfing stars throughout the duration of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy. The 16th-century castle, nestled on the picturesque Wirral coastline, was selected as the official hotel for the tournament which took place in Hoylake’s Open Championship (Links) course. The tournament saw young men and women from 31 … [Read more...]
Hoteliers’ fundraising reaches new heights
A team from the UK’s leading independent hotel management company is on top of the world after raising thousands of pounds for charity – by building a hotel room at the summit of Ben Nevis. Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH) property team raised more than £12,000 for children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK, after battling through awful weather to set up a hotel room on the highest … [Read more...]
ALMR urges Scottish pubs and restaurants to consider rates appeal as deadline looms
The ALMR has urged pubs and restaurants in Scotland to act before the 30 September deadline for appeals against new rateable values. After the deadline, Scottish businesses are likely to be stuck for five years with rates bills calculated on valuations based on 2015 prices. During that period, the Scottish Government will be acting upon proposals from the recently published … [Read more...]
K West Hotel & Spa appoints new Executive Chef
K West Hotel & Spa in Shepherd’s Bush has appointed Jessen Valaydon as its new Executive Chef. In his first executive role, Jessen will oversee K West’s menus in Studio Kitchen and Studio Bar, the renowned Glam Rock Afternoon Tea, dining within the meetings and events spaces, and in-room dining at the 219 guestroom hotel. Having begun his culinary career at 20 years … [Read more...]
5 minutes with… Mark Sweeney
Yorkshire-born chef Mark Sweeney returned to his home-county earlier this month to launch COSMO Restaurants' new dining concept COSMO Luxe in Leeds. The chef began his career at the Bath Hotel in Devon before joining the Royal Air Force in 1991 where he was a head chef for 23 years. On leaving the RAF he joined The Glasshouse as head chef and went on to work with Red Carnation … [Read more...]