Andrew Brownsword CBE DL commented today: My family and I have witnessed the events that unfolded since Friday with great sadness. The Royal Clarence Hotel has long been a special place for us all, and to see the building now is heart-breaking. Alongside many of Exeter’s residents and visitors, we share a huge sense of loss of such an iconic building, and remember fondly … [Read more...]
Roomzzz York gets go-ahead
Roomzzz has been granted planning permission to expand its growing portfolio of state of the art aparthotels into York with a brand-new location planned to open in summer 2018. Featuring 97 luxury apartments, Roomzzz York will give guests the comfort of a boutique hotel with the convenience of a serviced apartment in this unique waterfront location in the heart of York City … [Read more...]
StreetDots debuts street food at Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on
StreetDots, the team behind London’s fastest growing network of street trading pitches, is to bring street food to the NSPCC Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on for the first time this Sunday [November 6th]. The inclusion of 20 street food vehicles at one of the most iconic events in the capital’s calendar shows the extent to which Londoners have embraced this style of … [Read more...]
Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin has come to tea at Flemings Mayfair
Beautiful to behold and something special to savour – celebrated chef Shaun Rankin has been sprinkling some Michelin-starred magic onto a new afternoon tea offering at luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair. Served daily in the stunningly refurbished Drawing Room, the delectable new treats have been perfectly paired with either the finest tea leaves from specialists The … [Read more...]
The White Swan welcomes new Food and Beverage Manager
The White Swan in Alnwick, a hotel of the Classic Lodges chain, has appointed local girl and long-term employee, Louise Swordy as Food and Beverage Manager. Aged just 22, Louise has had a long career working at the Hotel, an old coaching inn, initially starting as a waitress aged 17. With a long and profound interest in the hospitality industry, she has successfully … [Read more...]