In another sign of the continuing potential and growth of the coffee and cafe market in the UK, Risk Capital Partners, the private equity firm chaired by Luke Johnson, has announced that it has bought a majority stake in Brighton based Small Batch Coffee Company, the artisan coffee business. Small Batch began roasting in 2006 and has since developed its own retail concept, … [Read more...]
WSH Academy course achieves IoH Approved Centre status
The Leadership Academy, supporting BaxterStorey, Holroyd Howe and Caterlink, has achieved Approved Centre status from the Institute of Hospitality for its Foundation Course. The course, which delivers the Institute of Hospitality Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, was initially approved in 2014 and, after a recent thorough inspection, official status from the … [Read more...]
Bespoke Hotels acquires The George at Piercebridge
Bespoke Hotels is welcoming The George Hotel to its burgeoning fold. This traditional coaching inn, set against the banks of the River Tees in the heart of County Durham, marks the group’s first foray into the region, and stands alongside a growing collection of quality inns and guest houses across the UK. Boasting 29 bedrooms, a spectacular ball room and variety of function … [Read more...]
Devonshire Club appoints Ian Palmer for launch
The City of London’s newest private members club, the exclusive Devonshire Club, has hired top club host Ian Palmer, as General Manager. Palmer is tasked with launching what is described as London’s most talked about new members club. The £25m club is situated on the South East corner of Blackstone’s private estate Devonshire Square and is due to open in May … [Read more...]
IHG signs Hotel Indigo London – Aldgate
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo London – Aldgate. The newly built hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Meadow Partners and Roquebrook.The 207-room hotel opening in 2017 will be located in Aldgate place, east of the City Of London. Set in the heart of a major residential and commercial development project taking … [Read more...]