At the third and final UK Hospitality Commission evidence session politicians heard from apprentices from The Ritz and Park Plaza, training providers and operators about the importance of skills based learning. Witnesses highlighted the great strides British hospitality has taken over the past 25 years and called on MPs to champion the industry to help recruit new talent and … [Read more...]
Joe Allen opens the stage door for a series of west end musical brunches
On 29th July, Joe Allen, theatreland’s American brasserie, will team up with some of the West End’s best-loved shows for a series of one-off musical brunches. Joe Allen has invited cast members from its favourite musicals – starting with Bat Out Of Hell - to perform live at its Burleigh Street home, giving brunch-goers the chance to hear some of the best voices in the West End … [Read more...]
Iceland encourages responsible tourism with pledge button
Inspired by Iceland celebrates the success of The Icelandic Pledge initiative to encourage and inspire responsible travel behaviour from visitors to the country. With the installation of a ‘Pledge Button’, visitors can now upon arrival in the country hit the button and commit to acting in a responsible manner during their stay in the country. As a nation renowned for its … [Read more...]
Novus announces its bar tender of the year
Novus, the leading bar and restaurant operator, held its annual Bar Tender of the Year Awards at Gem Bar in London on Tuesday and the event was back with a bang. Four finalists competed for the top spot, with Adrian Subirana, a bar tender from Sway Bar in London, taking the coveted first prize. This is the second year Novus has held the competition and, following its success … [Read more...]
Brakspear opens doors to new flagship managed site in Cotswolds
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear is today reopening the doors of the Frogmill near Cheltenham – its biggest project in its 240-year history. The 16tth century inn in Shipton Oliffe, near Andoversfold, Gloucestershire, is now Brakspear’s biggest managed site and comprises a 100-cover restaurant, bar, 28 boutique bedrooms and wedding and conference facilities for up to 150 … [Read more...]