The Hotel Marketing Association has announced that entries for its 2014 Annual Marketing Awards will simultaneously recognise the talented marketer who created the campaign as well as the agency that developed and implemented it. The hotel or company behind the campaign will also be acknowledged at the awards ceremony in December. In its 21st year, entries are now open for … [Read more...]
Hotel Marketing Association appoints new Chairman
The Hotel Marketing Association, the hotel industry group of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, has elected Ed Purnell as its new Chairman. He succeeds Linda Moore who remains on the HMA Committee after a two-year term as Chairman. Ed, former Vice Chairman, has worked for some of the world's most recognisable hotel brands in senior marketing roles, including … [Read more...]
Chef & Brewer guests ‘Wish for a Dish’ on new menu
Chef & Brewer, the 130 strong country pub brand, has launched its autumn menu featuring dishes that were ‘wished’ for by the brand’s Facebook fans. The menu, which is available from Tuesday 23 September, includes a number of new dishes that were voted for as part of its Facebook Wish for a Dish competition. The social app asked guests to choose which of five previous … [Read more...]
15,000 support Tax Equality Day this Wednesday
VAT cut campaigner Jacques Borel is calling on pub, bar and restaurant operators to make Tax Equality Day (Wednesday 24 September) their busiest day of the year. A total of 15,000 outlets across the UK are to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent this Wednesday, highlighting the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices will be reduced … [Read more...]
Schools, Colleges, Universities: 9 days to enter the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards
There are now only 9 days left for Schools, Colleges and Universities to enter the first ever FreeFrom Eating Out Awards. Entry for this category, a vital one for children and for young allergics leaving home for the first time, closes on 30th September 2014. The category is sponsored by Thomas Ridley Foodservice. The FreeFrom Eating Out Awards celebrate excellence in … [Read more...]