Rosie O’Brien has been appointed Group Communications Director of Rocco Forte Hotels, taking over the position from long standing board member Richard Power. Rosie joined Rocco Forte Hotels 12 months ago as Group PR Manager. She will take on the Director role from 5 May 2015, and will be responsible for the global PR of the 10 Rocco Forte Hotels properties, as well as … [Read more...]
Outdoor catering? Time to spring clean your cylinders and kit
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is encouraging caterers to ensure their LP Gas cylinders are checked, safe and ready for the start of the outdoor catering season. UKLPG has developed a checklist of advice to ensure all users are conscious about safety when it comes to using the fuel. According to the Nationwide Caterers’ Association (NCASS), it is expected … [Read more...]
BHA concerned that OTAs are stifling competition
On 22 April, the Competition Authorities in France, Italy and Sweden agreed to commitments offered by Booking.com following a series of investigations into their market dominance. The commitments allow Booking.com to prohibit hotels from marketing and offering hotel rates at a discounted rate on their own websites. In response to this decision by EU competition authorities … [Read more...]
Surging profits at Chapel Down
Kent winemaker Chapel Down has reported soaring profits in the year ending December 2014, benefiting from good harvests. Revenues were up 21%, at a record £6.1 million, with pre-tax profits reported at £187k. Whilst wine sales flourished, beer sales soared – up 43%, though at lower margins than those for wine. Chapel Wine raised £4 million through crowdfunding in 2014, … [Read more...]
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2015 flourishes at Excel
Over 9,200 natural and organic industry professionals were out in force over 19-20 April, as ExCeL London was transformed into a vibrant showcase of the very best in natural and organic products at Natural & Organic Products Europe. Around 89% of surveyed visitors have rated their experience as excellent/good, with 95% planning to return next year. Europe’s biggest trade … [Read more...]