A new survey by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) completed by over 13,000 SLH customers worldwide reveals new trends within the luxury market. Italy has been identified as the most luxurious holiday destination, Chanel as the most popular luxury brand, and free Wi-Fi was favoured over free breakfast in the majority of core markets. The survey carried out in May and … [Read more...]
Millennium Copthorne and Douwe Egberts launch M & C Barista competition
The quality of coffee provided to guests and customers is becoming ever more important. It may not be quite as important as free WiFi in hotels, but it’s getting there! Now, in a development that reflects that importance, Douwe Egberts Professional has partnered with the Millennium Copthorne Hotel Group to offers its employees a chance to win the ‘Barista of the Year’ … [Read more...]
Isle of Arran Distillers releases Fiendish Finale
Isle of Arran Distillers, well-known for its quality malts and occasionally eccentric products, is about to release the final instalment of its popular Devil’s Punch Bowl trilogy. Chapter III – the Fiendish Finale – is tipped to be the best yet of Arran’s popular limited edition malts, and is a multi-age blend matured in Oloroso Sherry Butts and French Oak Barrique casks … [Read more...]
Cucina wins Francis Combe Academy, Watford
Educational catering firm Cucina Restaurants has won the catering contract at Francis Combe, a Watford secondary academy with 1140 pupils on roll. The contract, commencing September 2014, is worth around £750,000 over three years. Cucina Restaurants MD Steve Quinn said: "Francis Combe Academy is a school which places a great deal of importance on food provision and food … [Read more...]
Booking.com signs-up to VisitBritain ‘Great China Welcome’
Growing interest in the UK by Chinese tourists has encouraged Booking.com to enhance and adapt its service and to successfully apply to be recognised as a member of the VisitBritain ‘GREAT China Welcome’ Charter (GCW) campaign. The GCW Charter campaign was launched in March 2014 by VisitBritain and is aimed at UK hospitality businesses who can offer exceptional assistance to … [Read more...]