One of the country’s most established and respected hospitality companies has completed a transaction that will see it become part of industry leading Westbury Street Holdings (WSH). Searcys, which was founded in 1847, will join other independent hospitality and retail brands in the WSH family including BaxterStorey, Benugo, Caterlink, Holroyd Howe and Portico. The move … [Read more...]
New Appointments at ISS Facility Services
ISS Facility Services is delighted to announce new senior appointments in both its global and food and hospitality businesses. Richard Johnston will take on the newly created role of Managing Director, Key Accounts. Richard has been with ISS in the role of Managing Director for one of the large global financial services client accounts for over two years. Succeeding … [Read more...]
London becomes most expensive European city to stay in
New research by HRS, The Hotel Solutions Provider, has revealed that London is Europe’s most expensive capital to stay in, seeing an increase of more than 10 per cent compared to this time last year. With average room rates in London reaching nearly £130, this places the UK’s capital ahead of Paris and Copenhagen which both have average room rates of £117 per room … [Read more...]
England’s LEA’s fall short on new Government School Food Guidelines
Primary school children in the north of England and the Midlands are more likely to be eating sustainable seafood than their counterparts in the south of the country, according to a new report published today. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has published its first “end of year report” to assess how well-prepared primary schools are across England for the School Food … [Read more...]
Fish & chips with Edwardian Group London in Leicester Square
Edwardian Group London has expanded its F&B offering with the launch of its new restaurant concept, Great British Fish Co. The luxury hospitality group which owns and operates The May Fair London hotel and Radisson Blu Edwardian brands, has given the British culinary icon a “red carpet” makeover. Fish & Chip shop classics will be served alongside a daily selection of … [Read more...]