Newbury Racecourse has repeated its success of last year, by once again becoming the recipient of a top industry award for staff customer service. The RCA Excellence Accolades, awarded jointly by the Racecourse Association and VisitEngland, aim to reward those who achieve exceptionally high marks in specific areas of their assessment for the Quality Assured Racecourse … [Read more...]
BNF and BDA welcome Public Health England sugar guidelines
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) and British Dietetic Association (BDA) today welcome sugar reduction guidelines published by Public Health England. These ambitious guidelines have been set, in discussion with food companies, for a range of food categories which currently contribute the most sugar to children’s diets. The government is aiming for a 20% reduction in total … [Read more...]
A chance to win Sir Peter Blake’s biggest-ever artwork
‘Our Fans by Peter Blake’ is an original artwork created by the ‘Godfather of British Pop Art’. It was commissioned by Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London to cover the facade during its recent renovations. Now the hotel, and their creative agency, LONDON Advertising, is launching a global competition to find the best ‘second life’ for the poster when it comes down in … [Read more...]
Aberdeen head housekeeper crowned best in Scotland
An Aberdeen head housekeeper has been named as Scotland’s top ‘hospitality hero’ at Scottish tourism’s equivalent of the Oscars. Jean Ryrie, who works at Jurys Inn (Aberdeen Airport), picked up Tourism & Hospitality Hero at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final (16 March). The glittering ceremony, held during Scottish Tourism Week, took place at the Edinburgh … [Read more...]
The Queens Head reopens its doors following a £2 Million Investment
The iconic Queens Head pub in Troutbeck reopens its doors to the public today for the first time since 2014, following a £2 million investment by Robinsons Brewery in Stockport. The Grade II listed pub, which was devastated by a fire in the summer of 2014, has been restored under the close eye of Robinsons’ in-house design team and the local council to ensure the most … [Read more...]