Rocco Forte Hotels has launched an intimate and exclusive address in Rome, Rocco Forte House, an elegant and historic 18th-century palazzo facing the famous Piazza di Spagna. The five lavish suites are designed for guests seeking personalised attention, curated independence and total privacy. The unique concept will allow guests the ultimate city experience matched by the … [Read more...]
Consumers, food waste, sustainability and AI lessons for hospitality
As we are all in the business of satisfying consumers and consumer demand controls business, we read this report with interest. It looks at what consumers want from the likes of Tesco, Aldi, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Lidl, Asda, Morrisons and many more supermarkets and retailers that sell food in huge volumes. For hospitality businesses that service the same consumers the … [Read more...]
A new chapter opens at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
Two Michelin starred, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, has reopened its doors after a full refurbishment. The highly acclaimed chef’s creative vision has been realised in a bold reimagining of the dining room, kitchen and menu, with a stunning new Chef’s Table, show kitchen and dedicated Armagnac Room. The Menu - Passionately obsessive about the quality and origins of her … [Read more...]
Manchester’s Hotel Brooklyn appoints Paul Bayliss MBE as GM
Paul Bayliss MBE has been appointed to the role of General Manager at Manchester’s Hotel Brooklyn, currently under construction and due to open in early 2020. A sister to the acclaimed Hotel Gotham, Brooklyn will feature 189 bedrooms, a stylish top floor bar, versatile conferencing space known as Brooklyn Heights, as well as Runyon’s, a ground floor destination … [Read more...]
Ten Almarose Hotels & Resorts students graduate
Ten hotel employees have graduated with Foundation Degrees in Professional Hospitality Operations Management, following a two-year Management Trainee Programme ran by Almarose Hotels & Resorts. The students worked across brands managed by Almarose Hotels and Resorts, which included QHotels and DoubleTree by Hilton. The ten students who graduated were: Jordan Collins, … [Read more...]