Management company Valor Hospitality Europe has appointed a new general manager to its hotel, the Holiday Inn Peterborough West. An up and coming talent in the hospitality sector, Paul Ellison has 18 years’ experience in the industry and has worked for a number of leading brands including De Vere, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn in Birmingham, Rochester, Warrington and … [Read more...]
Manhattans Project at POND Dalston
The Manhattans Project, one of London's most exciting East London bar concepts, has launched a new residency at New Hawaiian Cuisine POND Dalston that will last for 3 months. Serving up 'classic cocktails done right,' The Manhattans Project's new menu features timeless classics that have been tweaked with contemporary spirits, seasonal ingredients, a touch of humour and a … [Read more...]
ibis Styles opens Glasgow Centre George Square hotel
Stepping inside ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square – which will be operated by Redefine|BDL Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel management company – guests are transported on a whistle-stop tour of the cultural milestones that have shaped Scotland’s largest city. In synergy with the ibis Styles brand, the hotel tells the story of its city location and showcases its … [Read more...]
JKS Restaurants to open Hoppers on Frith Street
The 36 cover restaurant is inspired by the family home cooking and roadside boutiques of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, with the hopper and dosa at the heart of the menu, and will open on Frith Street, Soho on 28 October. Interiors The interiors, designed by Katy Manolescue of Article Design Studio, will feature warm terracotta tiles, a woven rattan ceiling and ochre brick … [Read more...]
Robyn Jones, OBE dies after long illness
Robyn Jones OBE, founder of CH&Co, has died after a long illness. Until very recently, and despite her ill health, Robyn continued to be actively involved in many aspects of the company and the wider industry. Her loss will be felt by many people in CH&Co, the hospitality industry, and the wider business community. Robyn founded Charlton House, as it was then … [Read more...]