D&D London Chairman and CEO Des Gunewardena today announced that D&D London will launch a new restaurant in Bristol’s Cabot Circus. D&D London’s new Cabot Circus venue, which is set to open in early 2020, will contain new concepts developed for the building to include a restaurant, bars, extensive private dining and a large outdoor terrace. The restaurant and … [Read more...]
Andrew Brownsword announces today The Royal Clarence Hotel is for sale
Following extensive damage to The Royal Clarence Hotel from the fire of October 2016, significant works have been completed to protect and restore the site’s historic fabric, and as enabling works are concluded it will now be offered for sale. Andrew Brownsword, owner, comments: “We are deeply saddened to announce the intended sale of the site of The Royal Clarence Hotel, … [Read more...]
Hospitality Status Quo a thing of the past
The last twenty years have seen the world change more than ever before, literally, and the hospitality industry in the UK has changed similarly. The biggest change has been in consumer behaviour as consumers do more online and are more selective about what they do offline. Set the clock back a few years and the places to get essential things done were located on The Great … [Read more...]
New Chief Commercial Officer for Europe role announced at Accor today
Accor today announced that Karelle Lamouche has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer for Europe. In this newly created role, Karelle will lead Accor’s European commercial team with responsibility for driving the business revenue strategy for the company and its partners across all European markets. Reporting into Franck Gervais, CEO Accor Europe, Karelle will be … [Read more...]
‘Hospitality Superheroes’ mentoring programme launched today
Umbrella Training has today announced the launch of ‘Hospitality Superheroes’, new mentoring programme aimed at inspiring and supporting apprentices in the hospitality sector. To mark Hospitality Apprenticeship Week, the programme is being supported by 15 high-profile people from across the sector, who will mentor Umbrella Apprentices working across the hospitality … [Read more...]