Novaxia has completed the acquisition of 61 rue Buzenval and is beginning construction of a new hotel concept, the first JO&JOE Open House within Paris itself. Located in the heart of a young and vibrant district, this is one of 8 “Reinventing Paris” projects that have already begun work. Its aim is to promote mixed-use urban locations in order to better respond to changing … [Read more...]
Top Edinburgh restaurant gets all ‘shuck’ up for National Oyster Day
Edinburgh’s historic Cannonball Restaurant & Bar on Castlehill has appointed the Capital’s only dedicated alfresco oyster shucker in time for National Oyster Day on Sunday 5th August. Cannonball is situated on the site of a 16th century townhouse at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Amazingly, the building’s foundations are packed with discarded oyster shells from … [Read more...]
Hotels £5million investment reinforces confidence in Jersey’s thriving Tourism industry
Seymour Hotels, a leading Jersey hotel group responsible for 10% of the Island’s bed stock, has concluded a substantial £5 million investment programme in preparation for the main summer season, sending a clear signal of increasing confidence in Jersey’s tourism industry. The investment programme has covered all hotels in the group: The Merton Hotel; Merton Suites; Pomme … [Read more...]
Two new restaurant managers at Rockliffe Hall
Two Rockliffe Hall team members have become managers of two of the hotel’s restaurants. Ben Hunt, who joined Rockliffe as Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Clubhouse 16 months ago, has now been promoted to Manager there while Clare Robson, who has been at Rockliffe for almost 4 years, has become Brasserie Restaurant Manager. Ben, from Eaglescliffe, says: “I’m thrilled … [Read more...]
The Yorkshire bar and grill’s Yorkshire Picnic to Raise Funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice
Guests tucking into a York restaurant’s afternoon tea this month (August) will be helping to raise funds for the region’s only dedicated children’s hospice. For every Yorkshire Picnic ordered at The Yorkshire bar and grill – located within the DoubleTree by Hilton York on St Maurice’s Road - £1 will be donated to Martin House Children’s Hospice. In addition, staff will be … [Read more...]