It has been brought to H&C News’ attention that HMRC are increasingly using emails to contact and remind taxpayers of outstanding returns and payments, with resulting improvements in speed and efficiency. Hospitality is a major employer, which means that many staff will be recipients. However, HMRC are increasingly worried that their emails will be confused with phishing … [Read more...]
Stephen Boxall departs The Ritz
It is understood that Stephen Boxall has left The Ritz in London. The reasons for his departure have not been given, with the official statement simply stating: “Stephen Boxall, Managing Director of The Ritz London, has today (30 January 2015) tendered his resignation which was duly accepted. Stephen is proud to have spent the last 19 years contributing to the hotel’s … [Read more...]
Pest control: trade body provides fresh assurance for hospitality
A move to promote professional standards within the pest control industry is positive news for hoteliers and landlords. New rules mean members of leading trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) must now meet strict criteria relating to their professional credentials. And Simon Forrester, chief executive of the not-for-profit BPCA, believes the decision will … [Read more...]
Dishoom heads Yelp’s Top 100 places to eat
Yelp, the online urban city guide and app, which helps people find great places to eat, shop, drink, relax and play, has compiled, using its own review and star-rating data, a list of the Top 100 places to eat in the UK. The latest list (from 2014 data) crowns Dishoom, the Indian restaurant in London, as the best place to eat in the UK, dethroning Regency Cafe, a popular … [Read more...]
The Highlander Hotel comes to market at £1.95m
International real estate advisor Savills, on behalf of a private individual, has brought to market The Highlander Hotel in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire at a guide price of £1.95 million. The 85-bedroom hotel, which is set in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, includes a private restaurant, lounge and three conference rooms. It holds a Civil Ceremonies and Civil … [Read more...]