AccorHotels has relaunched its international network to promote diversity and renewed its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Renamed “RiiSE” the network is active across five continents and already has more than 14,000 members globally. Open to both and women, its areas of focus include a mentoring programme that ensures women are given equal opportunity for promotion to … [Read more...]
Half a million square feet and £270m of leisure development approved in Swindon
Full planning consent has been approved for a £270 million regional leisure destination in Swindon. Phase 1 of the North Star Village, by leading UK developer SevenCapital, received the go ahead on 27th November, less than 17 months after the developer took the reins on this much-anticipated project. Set to have a game-changing effect on Swindon and the surrounding area, … [Read more...]
Dan Rose-Bristow is named new Chairman of Pride of Britain Hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels - the collection of 50 luxury independently-owned British hotels - is delighted to announce that Dan Rose-Bristow, Joint Managing Director of The Torridon, in the Scottish Highlands, has been voted in as Chairman, taking over from Kate Levin who has held the position for the last two years. Dan has gained recognition in the hospitality industry as a … [Read more...]
£29,000 raised for Hospitality Action by Raymond Blanc and protégés
Raymond Blanc OBE was joined behind the stoves by some of his protégés and peers earlier this week on Monday at Chino Latino within the Park Plaza London Riverbank. The chef guest ensemble included Benoit Blin and Gary Jones of the two Michelin-starred Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Robin Gill of the award winning The Dairy and Aggi Sverrisson from the Michelin-starred … [Read more...]
Michael Caines joins Exmouth waterfront development
Award-winning chef Michael Caines has been revealed by Exeter-based developer Grenadier as the latest tenant to join the new scheme on Exmouth waterfront. Michael Caines, who grew up in Exeter, will be opening a restaurant with a bar and café area on the Exmouth waterfront with a brand-new food and drink offering for visitors. Caines’ plans for the scheme are very different … [Read more...]