Hotel owner and operator, Somerston Hotels is changing its company name to Atlas Hotels, with effect from 27 February 2015. The change of name has been triggered by the recent acquisition of Somerston Hotels by private equity firm Lone Star. This acquisition now puts the former Morethan Hotels portfolio (previously managed for Lone Star by Somerston Hotels) and the Somerston … [Read more...]
London Beer Week smashes predictions
Launched by the same team behind London Cocktail Week, now in its sixth year, and London Wine Week, in its second year, the festival took place from February 16 – 22 in partnership with Craft Beer Rising – and attracted 8,500 attendees last week. 100+ venues More than 100 venues were officially part of the London Beer Week Beer Tours, each serving a speciality beer for … [Read more...]
Battlesteads looks to the skies
Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant in Wark, near Hexham, is opening its own on-site observatory in March. The observatory is located within the hotel grounds, sitting at the edge of the Northumberland National Park which gained Dark Sky Park status in December 2013. The Northumberland National Park is the largest protected Dark Sky Park in Europe, offering an unrivalled vantage … [Read more...]
Food Story – bringing back the magic to kosher catering and events
An exciting new era for kosher catering has begun with Food Story (London) Ltd announcing the launch of its new brand as a world class kosher caterer and party planning service in London. Food Story provides hand crafted events ensuring the very finest level of kosher dining and impeccable service is at the heart of every occasion. The Food Story brand brings complete change … [Read more...]
Elior UK is 21st in Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For
Elior UK has achieved 21st place in the Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For list for the second time, cementing its commitment to its employees and a culture built on developing its team. Since becoming the first ever contract caterer to make the list in 2013, Elior has continued to invest heavily in employee development, resulting in improved scores across … [Read more...]