People 1st, the skills and workforce development charity for the hospitality and tourism industry, has launched three new policy insight reports that look at the skills challenges the hospitality and tourism sector faces. The reports have been released to coincide with the first meeting of the Tourism Council, the partnership between Government, hospitality and tourism that … [Read more...]
Twizoo app harnesses Twitter to whet London appetites
This month sees the launch of Twizoo, an app that makes finding great places to eat and drink while out and about in London quicker, easier and more intuitive. Instead of forcing users to trawl through endless anonymous comments on desktop review sites, Twizoo harnesses the power of Twitter to show users what's nearby, what's hot or not, while also highlighting places with … [Read more...]
Kelburn’s Dark Moor is CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Scotland 2014
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has announced that the Kelburn Brewing Company's (of Barrhead, East Renfrewshire) Dark Moor has been awarded the title of 'Champion Beer of Scotland' for 2014 at the Scottish Real Ale Festival, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, New Market Road, Edinburgh. The Festival runs from today until Sunday (July 13th). Dark Moor, a 4.5% ABV Old Ale, is … [Read more...]
Royal China appoints Jason Chan as Marketing Manager
Jason Chan has been promoted to Marketing Manager of the Royal China Group, with responsibility for its six London restaurants. Royal China also has restaurants in Dubai, Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Jason has worked with Royal China since 2001, and in 2005 was part of the launch team for the critically acclaimed Royal China Club. During 2012 and 2013, Jason acted as a … [Read more...]
Lighting the way with waste oil
ISS Facility Services will work with its client PwC, a leading professional services firm, to collect and re-use waste cooking oil as a carbon-friendly energy source. The oil will power PwC buildings and offices in London. An estimated 20,000 litres of Used Cooking Oil per annum will be converted into Bio Diesel for PwC. When running at full capacity, this programme will … [Read more...]