Monday night saw the 50th anniversary of The Restaurant Association – one of the UK hospitality sector’s premier annual fundraising events – held at The Savoy, London. Attended by some of the industry’s biggest names including Prue Leith, James Martin and Anthony Worrell-Thompson, this star-studded event proved an important opportunity for restaurant owners, managers, … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey launches the industry’s first in-house Service Academy
BaxterStorey has launched its newest training initiative; the Service Academy. Designed to ensure hospitality staff across the business are equipped with skills and confidence to provide a service to rival that of a five-star hotel, the initiative is the first of its kind within the hospitality industry. Presented to hospitality and catering insiders at a launch event at … [Read more...]
Baroness McIntosh takes up the Chair of PASS
Baroness Anne McIntosh of Pickering has taken up the Chair of the Board of the revamped PASSCO Community Interest Company, which operates the PASS scheme and accreditation of all PASS card issuers. Baroness McIntosh is highly qualified to take on the role thanks to her early background in the law, 10 years’ experience as an MEP and a further 18 years as an MP. Most recently … [Read more...]
‘Trim & Tonic’ barbershop pop-up and ‘St. Patrick’s Soirée’
Prestigious, Irish family owned venue, The Bloomsbury Club Bar has partnered with Irish artisan distillers, The Dingle Distillery, to present a sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring a walk-in ‘Trim and Tonic’ barbershop pop-up and ‘St. Patrick’s Soirée’ this March. St. Patrick’s Day ‘Trim & Tonic’ And, in keeping with the elegantly Irish celebrations, … [Read more...]
Radisson Blu announces winner of the ‘Mini CEO’ competition
As part of a nationwide competition, leading hotel brand Radisson Blu searched the country high and low to find six mini CEOs (Child Entertainment Officers) to review the hotel brand’s family offering. Aged between 6 and 10 years old, the shortlisted CEOs were invited to complete a research weekend at a Radisson Blu hotel of their choice, and attend a ‘board meeting’ in … [Read more...]