Passers-by in Glasgow city centre could have been forgiven for thinking they had gone a little quackers on Wednesday 14 October as a giant duck descended on George Square to mark the launch of the city’s newest hotel. Scottish hotel group Apex’s first foray into Glasgow, the four star Apex City of Glasgow hotel on Bath Street, is now open following a £10.5m fit out, creating 60 … [Read more...]
ISS mobilises at Homerton
ISS Facility Services has successfully mobilised the new Facility Management Services contract at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in east London. The new contract, worth more than £45m over the initial 5-year term, will see ISS provide patient catering, retail catering for staff and visitors, healthcare cleaning, portering and security services. The … [Read more...]
Winners of Hilden 2015 Style Awards
The Hilden Style Awards 2015 winners have been announced and the winning venues this year are: Artist Residence, winner of Most Stylish Bathroom; Unique Chic Bijou Edinburgh Apartments, winner of Most Stylish Guestroom (pictured above and below); and The Church Inn at Mobberley, winner of Most Stylish Dining Experience. Independent and boutique hospitality sector The … [Read more...]
The #HandCSocial Roundtable explores Manchester and its views
As part one of a two #HandCSocial event month this October H&C News was pleased to visit Manchester on October 1 and explore current Social Media experience and trends with a lively and well-informed group representing hotels, restaurants, manufacturers, and contractors, including: Armourcoat Berkeley Scott C&C Catering Equipment Creation ADM Electrolux … [Read more...]
ULG secures new MD and 10th site
ULG, one of London's exciting and dynamic restaurant and bar groups, has appointed Adrian Hartley as Managing Director, as well as procuring its 10th site. Adrian Hartley Having served as Operations Manager at Kornicis Group, Hartley has already completed three years as Operations Director at ULG previous to his newly assigned position. Specialising in British food … [Read more...]