BaxterStorey has increased its hospitality offer at St Cross College, Oxford as part of the opening of its new West Wing building. The new extension will see BaxterStorey providing fine dining seasonal menus for private hire and college led events, made with fresh locally sourced produce from Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. The West Wing provides extensive lecture, … [Read more...]
Buyers seize sizzling summer deals at Macdonald Hotels
More than 120 industry professionals were invited to celebrate summer with Macdonald Hotels at a pop up event showcasing its hotels in London this week. (Monday 10 July). The UK’s largest independently owned hotel group, which recorded an 11.5% increase in corporate bookings in the past year, showcased its unique MICE offerings from its portfolio of 45 hotels to industry … [Read more...]
David Vaughton is appointed chairman of Venues of Excellence
David Vaughton FIH, managing director of EEF Venues, has been appointed chairman of Venues of Excellence, the 36-strong consortium of quality venues. He takes over the role one year after the consortium’s rebranding, which has resulted in a 31% growth in membership over the past twelve months. David Vaughton said: “Having served on the board of Venues of Excellence for … [Read more...]
Hotel group invites students to sample culinary academy
A group of young people seeking to build careers in the hospitality sector have been given the chance to experience a behind the scenes tour of the culinary operations of three renowned Lake District hotels. As part of English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues new ‘Culinary Academy’ training initiative, five school leavers and college students were invited to visit Low Wood … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and conference venue completes £11 million transformation
Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and Conference Venue has been completely transformed throughout following an investment of £11 million and has relaunched as one of the UK’s premier MICE venues. All elements of the four-star and AA accredited Leicestershire hotel have been totally transformed in a fresh, new signature style now offering a maximum capacity of 1000 … [Read more...]