Pint Shop, the award-winning Cambridge Beer House specialising in MEAT.BREAD.BEER. has appointed Rosie Sykes as Development Chef. As well as being a regular food writer for the Guardian, Rosie previously cooked in the kitchens of some of the UK's most celebrated chefs, including Shaun Hill and Alastair Little. She’s also known for setting up critically acclaimed gastropub … [Read more...]
Hilton Worldwide set to increase its Cambridge presence
Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement enabling it to open its first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Cambridge. Once converted, Hilton Cambridge will become the second Hilton Worldwide brand to have a presence in the city, joining DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge. Hilton Cambridge will inherit the site of the Cambridge City Hotel, and has undergone … [Read more...]
London welcomes its first Alexandrian restaurant
Following a successful soft launch, Aladino’s restaurant, with its unique menu of Alexandrian cuisine with a contemporary twist, has now officially opened in west London’s High Street Kensington. Egypt’s second city, Alexandria enjoys a rich history. Once home to the largest library in the world, ancient scholars from far distant lands flocked here. The cosmopolitan nature … [Read more...]
New GM at the helm of Lake District’s The Ryebeck
Eric Arens, former operationsmanager at Michelin starred Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, has joined The Ryebeck, Bowness, in the heart of the Lake District as General Manager. Belgian born Eric takes over from previous General Manager, Nicola Tickle, who is expecting her first child. Nicola will re-joining the company in future months. Eric … [Read more...]
Excellence is No Coincidence for General Managers’ Conference
The programme for the Master Innholders General Managers’ Conference 2016 has been released, and tickets are now on sale. The theme ‘Excellence is No Coincidence’ will bring industry leaders and seasoned speakers to the stage to champion the complexity and skills required to develop people and hotels today. Stuart Bowery MI, general manager of Grosvenor House and chair of … [Read more...]