Galvin's Chance Mayfair Power Tower Race took place on 6 June: a different kind of challenge where individual runners completed a 4.5 km circuit around Hyde Park before mounting the 28 floors of the Hilton Park Lane. Runners included Chris Galvin, Fred Siriex and Head Chef Joo Won. Not unreasonably, runners were rewarded after the race with a VIP reception and Champagne … [Read more...]
Serco, ICMI and Albert Roux to deliver hospitality on Caledonian Sleeper
Serco Group plc, the international service company, has been selected by Transport Scotland to manage the new 15-year franchise for the Caledonian Sleeper service which is to be operated separately from the main ScotRail franchise. Outstanding hospitality service The new Caledonian Sleeper franchise is centred on creating an outstanding hospitality service that is … [Read more...]
Starwood introduces Aloft and Element brands in Tobacco Dock London
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans to expand its rapidly growing Aloft and Element brands with the signing of a dual-hotel development in London. Scheduled to open in early 2017, the new-build Aloft and Element hotels will offer an exciting range of accommodation in the heart of the historic Tobacco Dock area of East London. Aloft London Tobacco Dock will be the … [Read more...]
Red Tractor for Buy British Pledge
A full-sized commercial tractor was the focus of a special event last week, as some of the biggest foodservice companies came together to sign the Buy British, Boost Britain pledge. The red Massey Ferguson, which stood impressively in the East Wintergarden in the heart of London's financial district, highlighted the significance of the Red Tractor logo within the foodservice … [Read more...]
Theo Paphitis urges small hospitality businesses to train for Independents’ Day
With less than a month to go until Independents’ Day 2014, Theo Paphitis, long time star of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Chairman of Ryman Stationery and Robert Dyas and founder of the lingerie brand Boux Avenue, has thrown his weight behind the campaign and urged small hospitality businesses to make use of the training on offer in preparation for the day. Independents’ Day … [Read more...]