Louise Thrussell has been appointed the new General Manager of the Hampton by Hilton Sheffield, overseeing both the hotel and the adjacent Marco’s New York Italian restaurant. The 35-year-old, who has relocated to the region from Luton for the role, brings almost two decades of experience within the hotel industry to the post, having worked her way up from her first job as a … [Read more...]
Koh Thai Tapas set to open in Lymington
The rapidly expanding Koh Group has revealed plans to launch in Lymington, which will become its 12th site - its 5th in Hampshire - before the end of the year. The announcement follows successful openings in Winchester and Romsey this summer, as well as the launch of Salisbury earlier in the year. The company is on target to achieve its ambitious five-year plan of creating … [Read more...]
Bar + Block to launch flagship site in London
UK hotel, restaurant and coffee shop operator Whitbread, is launching its newest brand Bar + Block in London’s King’s Cross. Following the success of the debut Bar + Block in Birmingham earlier this year, the flagship steak-focused all-day casual dining restaurant will open this November. The site will neighbour King’s Cross and St Pancras International, which collectively see … [Read more...]
American-style Ed’s Easy Diner latest household name to join SSP brand portfolio
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is set to open its first Ed’s Easy Diner at London’s Liverpool Street Station. The new restaurant is scheduled to open this month. Launching over a quarter of a century ago Ed’s Easy Diner welcomed its first customers in London’s Soho, bringing a flavour of 1950’s America to the capital. With … [Read more...]
Hotel receptionist to tackle 13,000 ft charity sky dive
The sky’s the limit for a hotel receptionist who is raising valuable funds for a charity close to her heart. Amy Birch, who works at the Campanile Hotel in Basildon, has been inspired by her mum’s battle with cancer to take on an epic 13,000 ft skydive in aid of charity on Saturday, 8 October at Beccles Airfield in Suffolk. The 21-year-old, from Billericay, is raising … [Read more...]