At the CESA AGM, held during the Conference last week, new members were elected to the Council. CESA is the voice of the catering equipment industry and the Council plays an active role in shaping legislation and implementing initiatives within the industry. “We welcome these new members and look forward to their input on future CESA projects,” says Glenn Roberts, chair of … [Read more...]
Public Urban Bars takes Fourth Lease with Star for £840k investment
Star Pubs & Bars and Public Urban Bars (P.U.B) are embarking on their fourth venture together and beginning work on a £840,000 refurbishment to reopen the iconic English Rose in Liverpool after an 18-month closure. The investment is the biggest ever for Star and will transform the large site into an outstanding family friendly pub serving food all day, renaming it … [Read more...]
Competition law fears deter businesses working together to promote sustainability in supply chains
Competition law can sometimes hinder, rather than help, efforts to strengthen food security, according to a new report from the Fairtrade Foundation. The research reveals that cooperation between companies could benefit consumer choice and value, by improving quality, security of supply as well as bringing social and environmental advantages to the producers and farmers who … [Read more...]
Hotel manager proves doubters wrong
A hotel manager has thanked his family for helping him to prove the doubters wrong and achieve his career goal. Massimo Berardi, 34, has been appointed as the new general manager at the Campanile Hotels in Northampton and Milton Keynes after being told by a previous boss he wasn’t ready for the role. He said: “When I was in my early 20s and realised I could make a career … [Read more...]
Hotel launches at home of sporting excellence in Edinburgh
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West hotel has today (22 November) officially opened its doors to the public, with a little help from rugby great, Gregor Townsend. The new 160 bedroom modular build hotel – managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) – is perfectly positioned within the Heriot Watt University Campus in Edinburgh, located next to Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance … [Read more...]