School caterer ISS Education held a celebration on 25th September at Chase Bridge Primary School in Richmond to mark four years of retaining Gold Food For Life Served Here for 33 primary schools in the borough. The Gold award requires 5% free range and 15% organic produce to reach the standard along with sourcing as much local and British produce as possible. Retaining Gold … [Read more...]
HOSPA courses officially endorsed by Institute of Hospitality
HOSPA is pleased to announce that both its Finance Management Programme and Revenue Management Programme have been officially endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, giving the courses international recognition and underlining the value they provide to participants. Endorsement by the Institute of Hospitality, which is the professional body for managers and aspiring … [Read more...]
Emily Roux: “two head chefs in a kitchen can be one too many”
Caractère, the first restaurant by husband and wife team Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari is opening its doors for the first time tomorrow. Most diners will expect Emily to be in the kitchens in her chef whites, but no, Emily will be heading up front of house greeting diners as they arrive, Diego Ferrari is Head Chef. “Two head chefs in a kitchen can be one too many!” says Emily … [Read more...]
Marriott announces expansion of its home sharing business model
Marriott International have announced today the expansion of its home sharing pilot to include Paris, Rome and Lisbon in addition to London. From today more than 340 properties across four European markets are available to travelers with the ability to earn and redeem points across Marriott’s award-winning loyalty platforms. This follows on the heels of a 5-month pilot … [Read more...]
Robert Catlin announced as Hotel Manager ahead of Hard Rock Hotel London spring opening
Hard Rock Hotel London has announced the appointment of Robert Catlin as Hotel Manager at the soon-to-open property. Joining General Manager Oliver Kahf and Director of Sales & Marketing Chris Meehan, Catlin is the latest addition to the hotel’s new senior leadership team. With international experience gained managing large hotels and resorts in the Middle East, as well … [Read more...]