The leading lights of the hospitality industry came together last week at Claridge’s to celebrate the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE). The evening was hosted by Brian J. Turner CBE, President, and John Williams MBE, Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. The candidate who scored the highest mark in each section was announced as the Royal Academy … [Read more...]
New Association of Catering Excellence Chair appointed
The ACE Summer Party 2019 at Kings Place, London saw Sue Thompson officially took over from Gaye Bullard as Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) Chair. Thompson has been Vice Chair for two years and a member of the council for seven. This week her new role as Client Services Director at BaxterStorey was also announced. “Starting a new job as well as becoming Chair of … [Read more...]
Brighton Gin announces limited edition 2019 Brighton Pride label
Brighton Gin is very excited to announce the 2019 edition of its Brighton Pride label design. Since 2016 Brighton Gin has created a limited edition Pride bottling, in support of local LGBTQ charities. This year, Brighton Gin has teamed up with Brighton-based artist, Hizze Fletcher, who runs BRUSH, the iconic North Laine Art Gallery and hair salon. She has created a label … [Read more...]
Radisson aim to become one of the hospitality industry’s digital leaders
Radisson Hotel Group has launched its new multi-brand and mobile-first global website, with the aim of bringing the group a step closer to becoming one of the hospitality industry’s digital leaders. The launch of RadissonHotels.com and the Radisson Hotels App serves as an important milestone in a new digital era for Radisson Hotel Group, and a key element of its global … [Read more...]
Young’s appoint ex- Fullers beer MD to new COO role
Young’s is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Dodd as a Director in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Dodd has a wealth of experience, having spent more than a decade working in the pub and brewing sector. Most recently, Simon was a director of Fuller’s and managing director of their beer company, having previously been operations director of their … [Read more...]