Leased and tenanted pub company Spirit Leased has introduced a range of training initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to unlocking the potential of its estate. Three tiers – gold, silver, bronze The initiatives, known as the ‘medal’ training plans, are available in three tiers: Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Bronze plan covers hot topics such as guest interaction and … [Read more...]
Employee ideas at Edwardian Group London cut carbon footprint by 16%
Ideas developed by employees at the Edwardian Group London (EGL) have helped the luxury hospitality group cut Co2 emissions at its properties by more than 16%. According to the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), the successful environmental changes have been sustained over the last six years. Usable initiatives from staff The EGL in-house Responsible Business … [Read more...]
Women 1st opens nominations for 2014 Shine Awards
Women 1st, the initiative that aims to increase the number of women working in senior positions in hospitality and the wider tourism and visitor economy sector, has opened nominations for its annual Shine Awards. Now in their 10th year, the Women 1st Shine Awards are the only awards that exclusively celebrate the achievements of women working in the hospitality, passenger … [Read more...]
Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin say ‘Non’ to Foie Gras
After being contacted by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) about how birds are force-fed several times a day through metal pipes that are rammed down their throats in order to make foie gras, nationwide boutique hotel groups Malmaison and Hotel du Vin have made the compassionate decision to ban the foodstuff from all their menus in a total of 28 hotels … [Read more...]
Trump for Turnberry
US property tycoon Donald Trump is reported to have bought the Turnberry golf resort, acquiring the entire South Ayrshire complex, including the hotel, from the Dubai-based group Leisurecorp. The price has not been advised, but it is rumoured to be in the region of £35 million, which would be a substantial discount to the price paid by Leisurecorp, particularly since it has … [Read more...]