Could the key to curing the people and skills shortages in hospitality and catering be much simpler than we think? Driving back last Saturday morning from a stay at the Foxes Hotel in Minehead, the specialist catering college and training hotel for young adults with learning disabilities, I reflected on the stay. I enjoyed it far more than I expected to, that said not … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Julie Barker
Yorkshire-born mother-of-two Julie Barker combines her 'day job' as director of Accommodation & Hospitality at the University of Brighton, with a number of volunteer roles at industry organisations. She is currently a director at The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO), having been chairman for six years, and is a fellow of the Institute of Hospitality and the British … [Read more...]
Artisan Bakery Paul to open in St Pancras Station and Canary Wharf this May
French artisan bakery and pâtisserie, PAUL is set to open two new sites in St Pancras International station and Canary Wharf this month. The new openings will bring PAUL’s total number of London shops to 35 and 38 UK wide. The 1,250 sq. ft PAUL Express opening in St Pancras International on Monday 21st May will be the first of its kind and located just before the departure … [Read more...]
GMB’s Open Letter to MP’s backs third runway and job creation at Heathrow
GMB have joined the TUC, BALPA, Community and Unite the Union, in an open letter to Parliament, urging them to support plans for a third runway at Heathrow. The unions used the letter to demonstrate the economic benefits of the decision, stating that 180,000 new jobs will be created, not only in the aviation industry, but also in many others including hospitality and … [Read more...]
The Busby Hotel cycle Millport for Children’s Charities
A team from The Busby Hotel have cycled around an iconic Scottish island for charity. The 20 strong team travelled from their base in Clarkston, Glasgow by train and ferry, and finally got on their bikes to cycle 11 miles around the popular island of Millport. Their goal was to get to the finish line while battling wind and rain to raise money for CHAS (Children’s … [Read more...]