Pinpointing the position of social media in its product lifecycle in hospitality was the topic of conversation last week at the Dorchester Collection’s Coworth Park, as a group of marketers and business owners from across the hospitality industry gathered in Ascot. The discussions centred around where different restaurateurs, product and service suppliers, hoteliers, … [Read more...]
New Operations Director role and appointment for De Vere London Properties announced
De Vere has announced the appointment of Hayley Chilver to the newly created role of Operations Director for its London properties, which includes De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Hayley joins De Vere with more than 20 years’ experience in the meeting and event sector, having previously held Operations Manager and General Manager positions at Crowne Plaza, Marriott and Moat … [Read more...]
Smoke & Dough join diverse restaurant line-up with UK launch at Liverpool ONE
Smoke & Dough the American-Italian restaurant is launching in the UK at Liverpool ONE, situated on The Terrace the new eatery will join Liverpool ONE’s already diverse restaurant line-up. Founded by chef Deepak Bahuguna and Sachin Bajpai, the interactive BBQ concept offers customers fine meats which are grilled to customer preference on lava coal pits situated at each … [Read more...]
Mental Health First Aider appointed in all Valor Hospitality Europe hotels
Valor Hospitality Europe has introduced a wellbeing strategy in response to stress in the hospitality industry. The initiative is led by the directors and sees every hotel have a minimum of one fully qualified Mental Health First Aider, trained to spot the signs of someone who may be struggling. A 2017 government report found that almost three-quarters of employees working … [Read more...]
Hospitality’s Tobun joins Meghan Markle on the 100 most influential black Britons in the UK
Tevin Tobun, CEO and Founder of GV Group has joined Meghan Markle, Raheem Sterling and other household names on a list of the top 100 most influential black Britons in the UK. The ‘Powerlist’, an annual publication first published in 2007 in a bid to provide professional role models for young people of African and African Caribbean heritage, has become one of the UK’s most … [Read more...]