The future of the four-star Tor Na Coille country house hotel in Royal Deeside has been secured following being leased from today by a new management team. The team taking over are currently also managing The Kildrummy Inn in Alford. Former Scottish Chef of the Year David Littlewood and business partner Nigel Hake have taken on a long-term lease and the management of the … [Read more...]
Jupiter Hotels appoints F&B Director responsible for UK portfolio
Jupiter Hotels has promoted Tracey Brown to food and beverage director, responsible for food and beverage across the group’s portfolio of 29 UK hotels. Jupiter Hotels operate 29 hotels in the UK, 27 under the Mercure brand and two Holiday Inns. Geographically balanced well, the hotel portfolio is situated from Inverness to Brighton and Swansea to Norwich. Following 30 … [Read more...]
Valor managed Chester hotel expansion underway
The extensive refurbishment and extension programme at the Valor Hospitality Europe managed hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester is now underway. To accommodate increasing demand at the 140-bedroom hotel, especially for residential spa breaks, work has now started on an extension which will see 79 new bedrooms, including suites as well as additional car parking … [Read more...]
The Gold Service Scholarship – A New Scholar is Announced for 2017
The Trustees of the Gold Service Scholarship, with Patronage from Her Majesty The Queen, are delighted to announce that Stephanie Beresforde (pictured right) has won the 2017 Scholarship, announced yesterday evening, at a gala reception at Claridge’s Hotel, London. Marking its 5th year, the Gold Service Scholarship has quickly become a hallmark of excellence for young men … [Read more...]
Praise for healthy eating initiatives at BaxterStorey
Chefs across BaxterStorey’s hospitality locations have been recognised for making it easier for customers to eat healthily. Following a rigorous assessment of menu choice, cooking methods, ingredients and marketing, BaxterStorey’s Healthy Me initiative has received a gold ‘Eat Out, Eat Well’ award. The award, which is backed by local councils, aims to encourage food … [Read more...]