One of the great joys of work is having people around you and talking, last week one of the discussions at H&C News centred around mentoring and how more of it would benefit our industry. It is a discussion that we find has grown in frequency and depth, not only in the office but also in external meetings with people who are equally, if not more passionate about it than … [Read more...]
AC Hotel Manchester City Centre appoints Food & Beverage Manager
Scott Lynch has been appointed Food & Beverage Manager at AC Hotel Manchester City Centre, a 172 guest room hotel by Marriott. Scott brings almost a decade of experience, previously working at iconic fine dining Manchester restaurant, Manchester House, where he developed an extensive know-how of gins, signature cocktails, fine wines and taster menus. Scott will bring … [Read more...]
New opening: Maremma to bring the best of Tuscany to Brixton
This February, Alice Staple and Dickie Bielenberg, will open ‘Maremma’, their debut neighbourhood Tuscan restaurant on Brixton Water Lane. Long-standing private chef Alice will be cooking her simple and regional dishes from her travels, taking inspiration from Maremma’s unspoilt coastal region in southern Tuscany famed for its salumi, seafood, olive groves and … [Read more...]
New Marco Pierre White Restaurant launches at Holiday Inn Brentwood
Earlier this year LGH Hotels Management Ltd announced a new partnership with celebrity chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White (MPW) with plans to open a Marco’s New York Italian branch in the Holiday Inn Brentwood at the end of the year. Holiday Inn Brentwood celebrated the launch of the new Marco Pierre White restaurant on Thursday 6th December with Brentwood’s favourite … [Read more...]
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh appoints new Director of Sales
Andrea originally joined the team in 2015, based in London as a Sales Manager focused on building the MICE market for the hotel, as well as working closely with the Group’s conference and events team to convert business for the iconic five star property in Edinburgh. Equipped with a wealth of expertise, gained from working within the MICE industry over the past eight years, … [Read more...]