Andaz Liverpool Street has opened a new installation, created by cutting-edge designer duo Harvey & John that invites guests to experience the sensation of diving into a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Guests are greeted in the Lounge (lobby) of the hotel by a multi-sensory light installation reflected off a wall of mirrors creating the illusion of effervescent champagne … [Read more...]
Staycity forges ahead with European expansion plans
Staycity, the Dublin-based serviced apartment operator, is on target for 30% growth over the next 12 months with new properties opening in Lyons, Venice and Greenwich, London. The company currently operates apartments across eight European cities - Dublin, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Paris and Amsterdam - with a total of over 1,000 apartments. … [Read more...]
BHA urges Government to aid storm-struck UK Hospitality Businesses
The British Hospitality Association is urging the government to act early in support of hospitality businesses such as hotels, restaurants, B&Bs and tourist attractions across the UK as they struggle to cope with, and then recover from, the effects of flooding and the winter storms which are now in their third month. Future impact on hospitality and tourism … [Read more...]
Lynx Purchasing to launch Casual Dining Report
At the Casual Dining Show, buying specialist Lynx Purchasing is launching a new report spotlighting the latest trends in the eating out market. The Casual Dining Report will be available free from the Lynx Purchasing stand to all visitors to the show, which is taking place at the Business Design Centre in London on 26 and 27 February. From menu styles and average spend … [Read more...]
Do you have Passion 4 Hospitality?
Now in its fourth year, the Institute of Hospitality’s Passion 4 Hospitality (P4H) Student Careers Forum takes place on Monday 17 March 2014 at University College Birmingham. This year’s event comprises the exciting live student debating competition, a contest to manage a virtual hotel business, and a careers forum packed with expert advice and information. The programme … [Read more...]