Neil Parks has been appointed General Manager at AC Hotel Manchester City Centre, a 172 guest room hotel by Marriott. Neil’s hospitality management experience pans over two decades, with over 18 years holding general management positions in various hotel brands across the country. Neil brings with him a wealth of knowledge, working across the full range of hotel types, from … [Read more...]
New pop-up brings a menu of Duck, Chips & Douceur De Vivre to London
Opening on Brushfield Street on Friday 23rd November, Monsieur Le Duck is a new pop-up restaurant set to bring the food and wine of South-West France to the heart of London. Inspired by the douceur de vivre of Gascony, it will offer a simple but alluring menu, focusing on duck, chips, salad and wine. Fronted by Londoner Richard Humphreys, a frequent traveler to Gascony, … [Read more...]
Black and White appoints new Managing Director
The UK’s fastest growing hospitality business has appointed a new managing director to head up its franchising division. Founded by Chairman and CEO Nick Taplin, Black & White Hospitality, whose main shareholder is Marco Pierre White, has now on taken on board Brandie Deignan. Brandie will now oversee the growth of Black & White Hospitality’s franchising business, … [Read more...]
UKHospitality hits back at proposed airport pub crackdown
UKHospitality has warned against new legislation that would impact pubs and customers at airports. The Government has this morning launched a consultation on the impact of airside licensing on alcohol-related disruptive behaviour at airports. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “New legislation would be unnecessary and unfair and demonise pub-goers who … [Read more...]
The Grand Brighton unveils its fresh look façade
The Grand Brighton hotel has unveiled its newly restored façade following a multi-million pound investment project on its 154-year old exterior. The hotel has undergone a major refurbishment project, resulting in new windows, a restoration of the balconies and rendering to its Victorian seafront façade, refreshing the face of this iconic Brighton landmark. In what has … [Read more...]