Famed as the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, King’s Club at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has enjoyed a distinguished reputation as a legendary night spot for generations of St. Moritz jetsetters. This winter sees it re-born as King’s Social House in collaboration with celebrated British chef and restaurateur, Jason Atherton. A keen skier, Atherton has long cited St. Moritz as … [Read more...]
Some plain hospitality people and skills shortages talking, thanks Jill
About two years ago H&C News, fed up with publishing what seemed like a never ending amount of content related to our industry’s people and skills shortages, set out to try and better understand the issue. The issue was it seemed at the time, one that was frustrating growth in our industry, but to group the issue as one facing all within it has proved … [Read more...]
Royal Academy of Arts to open new restaurant, Senate Room
In December 2018, Company of Cooks will debut Senate Room, a new elegant dining space in the legendary Royal Academy of Arts, which recently celebrated its 250th anniversary. With an Italian-inspired small plates menu, Senate Room will offer lunch and afternoon tea during the day and transform into a lively bar with wine, cocktails and aperitivo at night. In collaboration … [Read more...]
New General Manager to lead the team at Shropshire hotel
A new General Manager has taken the reins at the four-star Telford Hotel & Golf Resort in Shropshire. Experienced hotelier, Brett Davidge, will head up the 128-strong team at the 114-bed countryside hotel, which is operated by RBH. Brett boasts more than 24 years’ experience in the hotel industry, having worked for Red Carnation and Tsogo Sun Group in his native South … [Read more...]
Grosvenor Hotel in Plymouth acquired with HSBC support
Plymouth’s renowned Grosvenor Hotel has been snapped up after its new owners secured a seven-figure finance package from HSBC UK. The five-story hotel, which occupies three Victorian buildings on Plymouth Hoe, has been purchased by Dr Kamran Masud and Manzoor Ahmed as part of a £3 million takeover deal. The new owners have drawn on support from HSBC UK to enter the … [Read more...]