‘Our Fans’ by Sir Peter Blake takes up residence on Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London’s Knightsbridge façade during part of the extensive renovation of this historic hotel. Sir Peter Blake, a leading figure in the art world, and often referred to as the ‘Godfather of British Pop Art’, has been commissioned by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to create a collage which will … [Read more...]
Bunga Bunga Covent Garden Arrives with Star-Studded Launch Night
Thursday 12th January 2017 saw the star-studded launch of the much anticipated new live entertainment dining venue, Bunga Bunga Covent Garden. Sheridan Smith treated celebrity guests including Lottie Moss, Donna Air & Joshua Kane, to an exclusive one off performance of Don't Rain on My Parade and People, as the headliner to an all singing- all dancing spectacular evening in … [Read more...]
Jason and Irha Atherton and The Social Company to launch Hai Cenato
On Tuesday 7th February, The Social Company will open the doors to Hai Cenato, the group’s first Italian restaurant. Launching within the NOVA Food development in London’s Victoria, the all-day eatery is the second collaboration between Jason and Irha Atherton and Chef Patron, Paul Hood, who also heads up Michelin-starred Social Eating House. Translating as ‘Have you had … [Read more...]
BII Licensee of the Year 2017: The search for the best licensees in the country begins
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has begun its annual hunt to find the 2017 BII Licensee of the Year. Entries are now open online for the award programme, which is the most sought-after accolade of its kind in the licensed retail sector and recognises the top individual licensees, or licensee partners operating in the industry today. The competition is open to … [Read more...]
Brewers’ Research & Education Fund open for applications for 2017
A major grants fund that provides funding for scientific research and education in the brewing industry has begun inviting applications for funding in 2017/18 via the BBPA website. Under the Brewers’ Research & Education Fund (BREF), applicants have just under three months to submit their bids, with a deadline for funding applications of 31st March 2017. The BREF … [Read more...]