Christopher Rogers, Managing Director for Costa, formally kicked-off construction of ‘Paradise Street’, the brand new roastery in Basildon – representing over £36 million in fresh investment. Accompanied by the Mayor of Basildon, Councillor Don Morris, and local Costa staff at the roastery’s breaking ground ceremony, Christopher Rogers set in motion the countdown to the … [Read more...]
Compass Hospitality manages 6th hotel in UK
Within six months of entering the UK market, Asia based Compass Hospitality Group has added the historic and newly renovated Lace Market Hotel in High Pavement, Nottingham under its management. Located in the Lace Market, considered the oldest part of Nottingham and center of the Creative Quarter, the 42-key boutique hotel is steps away from historical attractions like St. … [Read more...]
Hazlewood Castle joins BW Premier Collection
BW Premier Collection has today announced that Hazlewood Castle, near Leeds, will become the fifth member of Best Western GB’s soft branded offering for high end hotels. Set in 70 acres of land, Hazlewood Castle is steeped in history and was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book in 1086. Home to the Vavasours for over 900 years, the English Civil War was fought in its … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton signs new partnership with Compass Group
Compass Group UK & Ireland has signed a five year partnership to continue working with chef Jason Atherton. The extended partnership will see him working more with the wider Compass business and Levy Restaurants UK, in addition to Restaurant Associates where he has been Consultant Chef since 2010. Corporate and fine dining Jason initially joined Restaurant … [Read more...]
Condé Nast Johansens 2016 UK & Ireland Awards for Excellence – the winners
Condé Nast Johansens has revealed the winners of their 2016 UK & Ireland Awards for Excellence: Best Newcomer or Back on the Scene – Cliveden House, Berkshire, England Reborn further to a 16-month revamp to the public spaces, guest rooms and suites, the epic Cliveden House is reliving its glory days. Almost SO grand, opulent and downright English it seems too … [Read more...]