Maybourne Hotel Group, London’s leading owner and operator of renowned luxury hotels Claridge’s, the Connaught and the Berkeley, has announced the appointment of Knut Wylde as Hotel Manager of Claridge’s in Mayfair. Knut Wylde joins Claridge’s from Coworth Park the 5-star country house hotel, part of the Dorchester Collection where he held the position as Director of … [Read more...]
New Master Innholders
The Master Innholders have announced that the following hoteliers have been selected to be awarded the title of Master Innholder: Mark Chambers – Managing Director, Eden Hotel Collection (above left) Nicholas Dickinson – Managing Director, Congham Hall (above right) Colm Kelly – General Manager, K+K Hotel George, London (below left) Claire Randall – Managing Director, … [Read more...]
PoundPub to offer half pint for a quid
The Independent reports that PoundPub - a discount pub offering a half of lager for a quid and a pint for £1.50 - is about to join the ranks of the ‘no frills’ retailers in Stockton-on-Tees. The first will open on the site of existing pub Georgia Browns in Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham under the slogan “more round for your pound”, and will be followed by a pub in Atherton, … [Read more...]
NRB Manchester: record breaking show
Visitors were queuing out of the doors of Manchester Central as they came to visit Northern Restaurant & Bar over the past two days. Visitor numbers increased by 20% with 6,851 people coming to the biggest hospitality show for the North of England. “It was incredible” said managing director Thom Hetherington. “This has, by popular consent, been our best year yet. With more … [Read more...]
Bath Colonnades rejuvenation seeks restaurants operators
Top quality restaurant operators are being sought by Bath & North East Somerset Council for a new dining quarter in Bath City Centre. The 18th Century Colonnades on the banks of the river next to Pulteney Bridge, are being developed as part of a larger regeneration within the city, which will see the re-opening of many of the city’s historic routes and the enhancement of … [Read more...]