Samantha Rieu MIH has been named GM of the Future by the Master Innholders at the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2019. Announced at the award ceremony earlier this week, the Hotel Operations Manager at DUKES LONDON has been recognised for her commitment to championing hospitality careers to the next generation of talent; dedication to her own development, as well as that of her … [Read more...]
Olga and Alex Polizzi’s latest hotel acquisition announces their first joint venture
Olga Polizzi, hotelier and Director of Design for Rocco Forte Hotels has bought The Star Inn at Alfriston in East Sussex, with her daughter Alex Polizzi, hotelier and presenter of Channel 5’s The Hotel Inspector. Olga Polizzi owns Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall and Hotel Endsleigh in Devon, The Star Inn at Alfriston is the first official joint venture for the mother and daughter … [Read more...]
Brentford partner with Levy UK in a new five year community foodservice operation
Brentford Football Club in West London is working with Levy UK as their official food and hospitality partner for their new stadium. A five-year contract has been agreed to deliver the retail, hospitality and non-matchday catering foodservice operation across the new 17,250 seat Brentford Community Stadium. Brentford FC will be moving from their historic Griffin Park … [Read more...]
Accor report Q3 2019 Revenue of €1,049 million +10.9%
Accor have released their Q3 results showing numbers that prompted Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, to commented bullishly. Bazin said of the Q3 results: “Accor’s third quarter performance was solid, validating the quality of its asset-light model in a mixed international environment. The Group once again generated solid revenue growth with steady supply growth and a … [Read more...]
The annual Clink Charity Ball returns to London at the Royal Lancaster Hotel
Friday 7th February 2020 will see the annual Clink Charity Ball return to London, taking place at the splendid Royal Lancaster Hotel in Hyde Park. A wonderful evening awaits you, where we will come together to raise funds, raise awareness and celebrate the good work and progress that 2019 has seen. Come in your finery and enjoy a six-course dinner attentively prepared, … [Read more...]