At the start of 2016, Gisborough Hall was named as one of the best hotels in the North East and North Yorkshire by guests, clinching ‘Top Rated Hotel’ status by Laterooms.com’s Simply the Guest Awards, and now the four-star hotel has been named as a ‘Green Leader’ by TripAdvisor. The award recognises the hotel’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices and comes … [Read more...]
Mr Fogg’s Presents the Hendrick’s Outdoor Botanical Garden
Mr Fogg’s is a recreation of the home of Jules Verne’s most famous adventurer, Phileas Fogg, and the new outside area will reflect Mr Fogg’s passion for gardening, a truly Victorian pastime. The Hendrick’s Botanical Garden will be a secret oasis, tucked away down a secluded side street in Mayfair, where guests will encounter all the wonders of the world without setting foot … [Read more...]
Restaurant Ours to Launch in Knightsbridge
Restaurant Ours will set a new trend in brasserie dining when it opens on 19 May 2016 Accessed by a dramatic 30-metre ‘catwalk’ entrance, which was originally created by Norman Foster, the spectacular triple-height space of Restaurant Ours has been designed for maximum style, comfort and impact. Three enormous trees provide a striking verdant focal point. There will be … [Read more...]
Flour and glory – Winner of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2016 is unwrapped
A joyful shot of a baker having fun with flour while making bread by British photographer Mark Benham has seized this year’s crown at Pink LadyFood Photographer of the Year 2016, the world’s leading celebration of the art of food photography and film. Benham was presented with the £5000 prize by Andy Macdonald, who heads up Pink Ladyin the UK, headline sponsor of the … [Read more...]
Conference Centres of Excellence to rebrand to Venues of Excellence
The 30-strong marketing consortium of exceptional venues is taking this strategic step to broaden its footprint within the wider hospitality and events sector to maximise value for its members and clients. Stuart Websdale, chairman of the consortium, explained: ”The Board has reviewed the positioning of the brand within the MICE sector and recognised that there are venues … [Read more...]