The leading lights of the hospitality industry came together on Wednesday 16th July to celebrate the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE). The evening was hosted by John Williams MBE, Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and Sergio Rebecchi, Academician and Chairman of the AAE Service, who announced three overall winners: Royal Academy of Culinary Arts … [Read more...]
Accor reports solid growth in first half 2014 revenue
Business remained favourable in most of the Group’s markets in the first half, with revenue totalling €2,593 million, representing a 2.8% increase (pro forma) on a like-for-like basis and a 1.8% decline as reported. HotelInvest, the Group’s hotel owner and investor unit: Like-for-like revenue up 1.6% to €2,286 million. Good revenue growth in every region except France … [Read more...]
Pubs win prizes in new topical ‘spot the ball’ competition
Unilever Food Solutions has launched a new monthly ‘spot the ball’ competition for pubs, adding to the excitement of this summer’s sizzling selection of sports. Kicking off with footie theme The competition kicks off this month with a footie theme. To enter, pub operators must locate the hidden football on the Unilever Food Solutions’ pub website at www.ufs.com/pubs and … [Read more...]
Marston’s and The Sun launch Pub of the Future competition
Marston's, the leading independent brewing and pub retailing business, is to be found at the heart of thriving local communities, operates over 1,800 pubs in the UK, and is the world's largest brewer of cask ale. Now, Marston's is joining forces with the UK's biggest selling newspaper - The Sun - to future proof its pubs and ensure they remain relevant to future generations … [Read more...]
Sodexo wins City University London
The £2m-a-year deal over five years will see Sodexo provide catering and hospitality services at the university’s Northampton Square site, serving a population of more than 14,000 students and staff. Sodexo will operate eight catering outlets including the main restaurant as well as on trend casual dining options such as street food. Successfully introduced in other … [Read more...]