Compass Group UK & Ireland’s education business Chartwells has retained a catering and hospitality contract with the University of Derby for a further five years in a deal worth £9 million. Chartwells has delivered food and hospitality services to the University since 2004. Under the new contract, its 75-strong team will continue to provide these services to 17,000 … [Read more...]
Hospitality industry turnover 20%, workforce cliff looming
The latest research insight report from People 1st shows that the labour turnover for the hospitality industry is 20%. This means that approximately 365,675 people leave the sector each year, costing the industry approximately £274m. The report also reveals that the hospitality industry currently rely on young workers with 34% of the employees aged under 25, compared to 12% … [Read more...]
Sir Peter Michael receives Distinguished wine award
Sir Peter Michael, UK entrepreneur, has been chosen to receive a Wine Spectator Distinguished Service Award for his significant contributions to the wine industry, helping to advance wine quality, consumer education and philanthropy. He will be presented with the award at the Grand Award banquet in New York on Saturday 18 October. Passion and generosity The Wine Spectator … [Read more...]
Funding secured for new Hilton in Docklands
A consortium comprising The GB Group, Marick Real Estate and two private shareholders has secured funding to develop a 190-bed Hampton by Hilton hotel in Docklands. GB London Dockside has secured private sector funding, including £20m from Topland, for the scheme next door to London City Airport at the Royal Albert Dock, where ambitious plans have been given the go-ahead as … [Read more...]
McDonald’s puts marketing power into burgers by fans
Marketing week reports that TV ads are to showcase the five winning burgers from the McDonald’s crowdsourcing competition this summer, starting 14 October. The documentary-style ads will interview couples who came close to winning the restaurant’s “My Burger” competition, alternating each week with one of the five promoted burgers. The winning burgers are on sale for one … [Read more...]