Sundial Group chefs have scooped first, second and third place at the 2015 UK Copper Skillet Competition, run by the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC). The popular Copper Skillet Competition was introduced in 2004 to highlight the artistry and skill of the best chefs from IACC member conference centres around the world and to honour their contributions … [Read more...]
Edinburgh’s Radisson Blu and Manchester’s Park Inn sold
The Radisson Blu Hotel on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh has been sold to a German investor for an undisclosed price, making it the largest hotel transaction in Scotland since 2007. Manchester’s Park Inn by Radisson, which was marketed for sale with the Radisson Blu Hotel earlier this year, has also been sold: to UK investor The Ability Group. Edinburgh Radisson … [Read more...]
Afternoontea.co.uk celebrates 50% rise in bookings
Afternoontea.co.uk, the online home of afternoon tea, has reported a 50% rise in bookings in 2014 compared with 2013. The website, which celebrated its tenth anniversary last year, saw 300,000 covers booked through the site in 2014, generating £7.5m of afternoon tea revenue for the venues they promote. With 500 venues nationwide listed on the site, ranging from quaint … [Read more...]
Katie Benson appointed GM of Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Katie Benson as General Manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the company’s 216-room hotel situated in the heart of Knightsbridge. Katie Benson joins Jumeirah from Langham Group, where she was most recently CEO and Executive Director of Langham Hospitality … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo launches new ‘locally crafted’ F&B philosophy
Hotel Indigo, InterContinental Hotels Group’s boutique brand has launched a new food and beverage (F&B) philosophy to create a local landmark by bringing the best food and drink artisans from the community into the hotels. Partnering with local foodie artisans Every Hotel Indigo property is unique to its surrounding as it’s designed to reflect the local neighbourhood; … [Read more...]