In a few weeks, cult French gourmet burger restaurant Big Fernand will open its first UK restaurant in London, giving a French makeover to the UK’s burger trend. Located on Percy Street near Charlotte Street, the 2,100 sq ft, self-‐service, fully licensed venue will specialise in gourmet ‘hamburgés’ with unpasteurised cheeses imported from France, such as Tomme de Savoie … [Read more...]
IHG Trends Report challenges brands to build ‘Trust Capital’
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its 2015 Trends Report, Building Trust Capital: The new business imperative in the Kinship Economy, which identifies the growing importance for companies to build both brand and organisational trust. IHG is publishing its report during the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, which highlights the erosion of trust in public … [Read more...]
Accor appoints Vice President Development UK & Ireland
Accor has appointed Jason Wischhoff as Vice President Development, Accor UK & Ireland with effect from 1 January 2015. The appointment comes at an important time for Accor UK: 2014 saw acceleration in the successful completion of new franchise and management contracts and 2015 will be another year of significant development as Accor has committed to enhancing its … [Read more...]
Innovate Services secures first B&I catering contract
Innovate Services, the innovative contract catering specialist, has won its first business and industry (B&I) contract to manage the onsite catering for Ultra Electronics at Greenford in Middlesex for a 3 year period. Ultra Electronics is a group of businesses that manage a portfolio of specialist capabilities in the defence, aerospace, security, transport and energy … [Read more...]
Saving £30k recruitment costs with Employee Motivation Day
Excellent service comes from staff with passion for the job. Good news for the hospitality industry: over half of workers say being passionate about what they do is what motivates them most. Delving into the industry’s motivation levels, a nationwide study found that one in three of those working in hospitality think feeling valued in a job is a top priority, with 37 per … [Read more...]