From April 2018, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square welcomes Vincent Hoogewijs as Regional Vice President and General Manager. Following a long career with Four Seasons, Hoogewijs makes the move from his most recent post at Four Seasons Hotel Amman in the Middle East to Europe to oversee the team at Ten Trinity Square. Belgian-born Hoogewijs began his career in … [Read more...]
The Smoker delights Plumley following six figure refurbishment
The Smoker, an iconic grade two listed thatched coaching inn situated in the picturesque village of Plumley, has reopened following a major 6-month refurbishment and a substantial joint investment of three quarters of a million pounds from Robinsons Brewery and licensee, Darren Crawford. Purchased by Robinsons in 1948, The Smoker, one of Cheshire’s most famous inns, has been … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes department for transport’s next steps towards a new Aviation Strategy
Today the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed the publication of the Department for Transport’s ‘Beyond the horizon – the future of UK aviation: next steps towards an aviation strategy’, the document outlines how the upcoming Aviation Strategy will help the UK’s important tourism sector, which supports the UK’s pubs and brewing industry. The BBPA welcomes … [Read more...]
Social 24 at City Social – a late-night drinking spot in the City
From Thursday 12th April, Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred City Social will be renaming the bar to Social 24, with a new drink and food offering as well as a resident DJ on Thursday and Friday nights from 9pm. Located on the 24th floor of Tower 42, the new menu hopes to attract late night diners and drinkers to the City. The cocktail menu, curated by Group Bar Manager Jay … [Read more...]
Fred Sirieix highlights an untapped labour force to fill the skills gap
Key organisations in offender education, training and employability are working together with leading employers to look at the value of recruiting ex-offenders and the real opportunities available to help fill skills gaps in the catering and hospitality industry. Fred Sirieix, of popular Channel 4 programme First Dates and General Manager of the Michelin-starred restaurant … [Read more...]