The Inn, at Brook, in The New Forest, has been awarded a 4* Gold Inn accreditation and was also awarded an AA Rosette for its locally-sourced food. AA inspector Kelly Power, who conducted the review, said: “This beautifully-presented property offers a high level of quality and comfort to guests. “All areas are immaculately presented, with the smart exterior creating a … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc OBE announced among Sodexo Chef of the Year judges
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has announced Raymond Blanc OBE among the judges for the Sodexo Chef of the Year live final, to be held at Hotelympia next month. The chef patron of two-Michelin starred Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will join more than ten other celebrated industry chefs to judge Sodexo’s top talent as they go head-to-head in a 90-minute … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North is Now Open
Having undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North is now open. The new hotel is amongst the first Holiday Inn Express hotels in the UK to unveil the ‘Next Generation’ design, to meet the changing needs of today’s ‘Smart Travellers’. Upon opening the hotel has 84 guestrooms, which will increase to 150 by spring 2016 as the next stage … [Read more...]
Grand Union announces new wapping venue
Leading International ‘Blended Operation’ Trend Grand Union, among London’s leading bar groups, has announced the launch of an innovative new BEAN + COCKTAIL + RAZOR concept, opening in Wapping June 2016. Grand Union Wapping will be an entirely unique space unlike anything that has come before, combining cocktail bar and restaurant with branded specialty coffeehouse and … [Read more...]
Travelodge launches new £26m brand campaign
This is the Company’s biggest marketing spend to date The campaign showcases the new upgraded customer experience New campaign is an evolution from the successful 2015 “That’s Travelodgical” campaign and introduces new Travelodgical character, Kate, a savvy businesswoman Today, Travelodge the UK’s largest independent hotel chain, has announced it is launching its … [Read more...]