Leading international hotel group, Corinthia Hotels, has announced the creation of a new group Commercial Director role and the appointment of a new General Manager for their flagship London property. Matthew Dixon, Commercial Director Corinthia Hotels Matthew Dixon, formerly General Manager Corinthia London, is promoted to take on a group role as Commercial Director … [Read more...]
Sporting Star fronts British Sausage Week 2014
One of the country’s most renowned sporting heroes is proudly celebrating the nation’s love of the Great British banger this British Sausage Week. Ex-England and Lions rugby star and winner of Celebrity Masterchef 2011, Phil Vickery will be leading the seven-day sausage celebrations from 3-9 November. Joining the nationwide British Sausage Week 2014 tour, Phill will be … [Read more...]
Travelodge: back in profit and creating jobs
Travelodge has moved back into profit after the major restructuring to manage its debt burden. Its accounts for the year to 31 December 2013 show turnover rising to £426 million (from £391 million), and profit of £37.3 million. Meanwhile, its hotel refurbishment programme continues, and it has just announced it is looking to fill 206 new jobs across the country in the lead … [Read more...]
15,000 pubs and restaurants already backing Tax Equality Day
A total of 15,000 pubs and restaurants across the UK are set to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Wednesday 24 September, backing the national Tax Equality Day, aimed at highlighting the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices will be reduced for one day only, in order to show the benefits to consumers of a VAT cut from 20 per cent … [Read more...]
Sodexo: nutrition, health and well-being in practice
The new EU Food Information Regulations arrive in December and all parts of the UK foodservice industry – including hospitality and catering organisations of all sizes and types – must now be setting up to ensure they have the processes and training in place to cope. H & C News therefore welcomed the recent opportunity to meet with Wan Mak, the Head of Nutrition and … [Read more...]