Nando's has hired former JustGiving chief information officer (CIO) Richard Atkinson as Technology Director, UK. In this role, Atkinson will be responsible for enhancing the Nando's experience for both the company's staff and customers and will report directly to the Nando's UK CEO. As a board member, Atkinson will also work alongside group technology director and global CIO … [Read more...]
Hospitality employers to enter prestigious new training awards
Applications are now open for the Princess Royal Training Awards – a new set of awards designed to recognise UK employers who directly link learning & development to the performance of their business. The awards provide an excellent opportunity for all types and sizes of organisations to gain recognition for an exemplary approach to training. They will recognise … [Read more...]
Vikas Khanna, Michelin Star Chef feeds the homeless
Once in a while you witness something that truly touches you and just now on Facebook we found a video that does just that. Just watch and enjoy an act of true humanity with people who have found themselves homeless in New York. Five-time Michelin star-winning chef Vikas Khanna feeds the homeless from a NYC Rescue Mission, where he once lived. A Celebrity Chef Wines … [Read more...]
AccorHotels starts 2016 with three new signings
AccorHotels has signed three new hotels since the beginning of the year. Demonstrating AccorHotels dedication to its ambitious target to increase the number of rooms in the UK and Ireland by over 30% by 2017, the three hotels within the ibis and Novotel brands are located in important gateway locations across the UK: Heathrow, London Luton and Birmingham. Bolstering its … [Read more...]
Liverpool One adds Busaba to dining roster
Grosvenor Fund Management (GFM) has announced that Busaba, the Thai casual dining brand, is to open in Liverpool ONE with a 5,418 sq ft restaurant at 111 to 116 Hanover Street. It will be Busaba’s second restaurant outside London. Busaba joins the recently announced Wahaca, Reds True BBQ and Roxy Ball Room in completing the transformation of the building on Hanover Street. … [Read more...]