The Concerto Group has appointed Raymond Santamaria as the Group Commercial Development Director. He joins Concerto at an exciting junction where, under CEO Adam Elliott’s direction, new industry sectors are being targeted for strategic expansion. Raymond will be responsible for identifying commercial opportunities and driving the future growth of the Group across all … [Read more...]
MAC consultation an opportunity for sector engagement
Coinciding with the launch of its call for evidence today, the ALMR has written to the Migration Advisory Committee carrying out the investigation into the benefits of migrant workers in the UK. The ALMR’s letter highlights the important economic contribution being made by eating and drinking out businesses and the need for access to EU workers in order to secure growth. It … [Read more...]
Wine – Soils and ‘Terroir’
Some 35 wineries in Marlborough have recently set out on a path of declaring itself a more defined region, which resembles the shape of the French AOC system. Initially proposed as a voluntary code it seems that it is proposed to describe the Marlborough brand in more detail through production methods as opposed to micro defined regions within Marlborough. Presumably the … [Read more...]
Millennium ONE UN New York hotel relaunches as Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has announced that iconic hotel, ONE UN New York, will relaunch as Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza on 30 August 2017. Located in the heart of the International United Nations Headquarters in New York City, the hotel has a long history of welcoming global pioneers, politicians and diplomats and will continue to deliver impeccable hospitality … [Read more...]
Culinary team celebrate success at The Championships, Wimbledon
The culinary team at The Championships, Wimbledon, are celebrating another great year of delivering exceptional food services to over 470,000 fans who visited the Grounds over the fortnight. Altogether, 355 chefs worked across 51 onsite kitchens to deliver outstanding food and drink to 27 restaurants and 30 grab-and-go outlets. They served customers a range of signature … [Read more...]