Come rain or shine, the newly refurbished ibis Styles Manchester Portland Hotel is the ultimate destination for visitors looking to explore the vibrant city. The hotel draws inspiration from Britain’s obsession with the weather and each section of the hotel pays homage to a different season. From cosy colours to bright fixtures, every cloud really does have a silver lining at … [Read more...]
AccorHotels acquires VeryChic
AccorHotels announces the acquisition of VeryChic, a digital platform for the private sale of luxury hotel rooms and apartments, cruises, breaks and packages. Created in 2011 by Nicolas Clair, Hervé Lafont and Charles Decaux, VeryChic now enables more than 3,000 luxury and upscale hotel partners to optimize their distribution and provides them with access to new guests via … [Read more...]
Belfast’s hospitality and catering providers prepare for record cruise arrivals
News announced today revealed that almost 90 cruise ships are expected to this summer, bringing with them 150,000 passengers and crew to mark a new tourism high for the city. Good news for Belfast’s restaurants and wider hospitality and catering sector. Belfast’s record cruise schedule for 2017 marks an unprecedented period of growth for city tourism and investment which … [Read more...]
Lympstone Manor, Devon now open
Lympstone Manor has today officially opened its doors. A new luxury country house hotel for the 21st century, the Grade II listed Georgian mansion in Devon has been restored and renovated by Michael Caines MBE, one of Britain’s most celebrated chefs and now visionary hotelier. Once a private home, the property is set in 28 acres of Devon countryside with unrivalled views of the … [Read more...]
Partners In Purchasing join the Food & Drink Supply Chain roundtable
Researching, Talking, and Reporting on the food and drink Supply Chain We are delighted to announce that the Hospitality and Catering Supply Chain Roundtable 2017 is now almost fully booked. Delegates from across our industry will be taking part representing restaurants, hotels, contract caterers, pubs, bars, cafes, hospital trusts, universities and government. The … [Read more...]