More than 1,500 of Europe’s hospitality technology elite attended the second Hospitality Technology Europe (HTE) show in London, despite a two day Tube strike that threatened to cause havoc for attendees. And, having grown by nearly 60 per cent since 2013’s first-ever edition, the 2014 show saw an event floor, panel discussions and supplier master classes all packed with buyers … [Read more...]
Grant Hotels acquires Kincraig Castle Hotel
Colliers International has sold the Kincraig Castle Hotel, Tomich, Invergordon, Ross-shire, the former ancestral home of the Clan Mackenzie. The luxury 4 star 15-bedroom hotel, which features crow step gables, ornamental turrets and stone mullions, is set in over ten acres of private grounds and offers spectacular views of the Cromarty Firth. Nairn-headquartered Grant Hotels … [Read more...]
England’s Best Burger Challenge 2014 is open for entries
This year EBLEX is looking for the most succulent, tender and tasty burgers in three main categories – plus an exciting new ‘innovation’ category: Foodservice – open to foodservice operators, catering butchers or manufacturers in England that produce burgers for sale in foodservice outlets Multiple Retailer – open to multiple retailers or manufacturers based in England … [Read more...]
Luke Knowles joins Beds and Bars
Luke has worked in the London hospitality industry for three-years after graduating from the University of Bath in 2009. He most recently occupied the position of Assistant General Manager at the Gable in the City of London, for Novus Leisure Ltd. 50 years of family business Keith Knowles, CEO of Beds and Bars said: “We're marking fifty years of my family business and I'm … [Read more...]
Polpetto returns with Florence Knight
Russell Norman and Richard Beatty, the founders of Polpo, Spuntino, Mishkin’s and The Ape & Bird Public House, have announced the return of Polpetto, the duo’s much-loved Soho dining room. In fact, it re-opened on 10 February at its new location. Polpetto occupied the first floor of the French House pub on Dean Street for two years with Florence Knight at the helm. During … [Read more...]