Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has sold its leasehold interest in The Park Lane Hotel, London to Sir Richard Sutton’s Settled Estates (SRSSE). Starwood will continue to operate the hotel under a new long-term management contract under the Sheraton brand flag. Full renovation “Sir Richard Sutton’s Settled Estates shares Starwood’s vision for The Park Lane … [Read more...]
Harrison revs up its business with Street Feast Concept
Harrison Catering Services has introduced a new Street Feast concept for customers across its business and industry and education sites to enjoy. Inspired by the street food trend sweeping the UK, Harrison’s development chefs have created a range of pop-up concept bars showcasing popular cuisines and flavours that deliver fun, authentic, appealing and delicious food that is … [Read more...]
Composted cups help to win Gold at Chelsea Flower Show 2014
Leading disposable packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki has been rewarded for its efforts to showcase the benefits of compostable packaging with success at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Working in partnership with Sparsholt College Hampshire, their ‘Paper Chase’ garden has been not only been awarded Gold, but ‘The Best RHS Discovery Exhibit’ too. Strong environmental … [Read more...]
Easter and warmer weather drives growth in hotel sector
UK hotels have seen a strong month in April as a result of the Easter weekend and warmer weather, according to preliminary figures released by business advisory and accountancy firm, BDO LLP. And both the regions and the capital are expanding at similar rates as 3.4million UK holidaymakers planned a ‘staycation’ over the Easter break, according to figures from … [Read more...]
Caffè Culture delivers visitors and strong interest
Last week’s Caffè Culture Show was, once again, visibly a success when H&C News attended: crowded aisles do not always represent a successful event (quantity over quality), but it was clear that visitors were fully ‘engaged’ both with the exhibitors and their products, and with the Business Theatre and the Taste Experience Stage. Of course, it’s not difficult to revel … [Read more...]