InterContinental London – The O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Globy Ouseph as General Manager, with immediate effect. Testament to the Arora Group’s commitment to nurture and retain talent, Globy joins from within the group. Having begun his career in the hotel and hospitality industry over 16 years ago, most recently Globy was … [Read more...]
Over half of Brits dream of changing career to do something they actually enjoy
A recent survey commissioned by leading culinary arts school, Le Cordon Bleu London, has found that 52% of British residents dream of changing a hobby into a career 41% of all GB workers are concerned they lack the necessary skill set to change careers. A further 31% feel they may be underqualified to change jobs. Half (52%) of people surveyed would like to turn their … [Read more...]
Independent pub group, Oakman Inns, sees positive upside from current market conditions
The pub company envisaged by Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, ten years ago is proving to be not only resilient in the current market but is continuing to successfully expand its operations. The Oakman vision was the creation of individual, welcoming all-day pubs that embodied their historical values but which operated at the higher standard expected by modern consumers. … [Read more...]
BBC MasterChef Professional to launch Leeds Restaurant
Matt Healy, the Yorkshire-born chef who was runner-up in BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals, has announced he is to open a restaurant in Leeds. Horsforth-born Healy, 35, has been revealed as the successful bidder for the city’s renowned restaurant, The Foundry. The Leeds chef shot to fame in 2016 when he was runner-up in the professional version of the popular BBC … [Read more...]
The DoubleTree by Hilton York hosts industry event to celebrate £6m transformation
The DoubleTree by Hilton York has officially celebrated the completion of its £6m transformation, with a reception for representatives from the city’s hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors. The investment, undertaken in two tranches, has seen the addition of 42 new bedrooms, air-conditioning in all new and existing bedrooms, creation of a new fitness centre, re-configured … [Read more...]