Bristol’s leading four-star hotel has once again thrown its weight behind the ever-popular apprentice scheme by appointing a new member of the staff. With more and more young people now gaining qualifications and jobs via apprenticeships, the appointment of Jasmine Silsbury at DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol City Centre is an excellent example of the scheme in action. Amid … [Read more...]
ALMR demands commitment to EU nationals
The Government must make clear commitments to current EEA residents and establish a progressive immigration system that promotes growth that allows hospitality businesses to grow, according to the ALMR, the trade body representing the sector with the second highest number of EEA workers in the UK. In its submission to the Migration Advisory Committee’s call for evidence on … [Read more...]
Newcastle Indian restaurant beats London heavyweight in a battle of brands
The team behind one of the North East’s favourite Indian restaurants, who pioneered the Indian street food concept, have won a David and Goliath-style trademark fight against an international hotelier. Dabbawal, a renowned Indian restaurant which was founded in Newcastle in 2008, was one of the first fully-fledged street food restaurants in the UK. Since its opening, the … [Read more...]
New Opening: Greyhound Café comes to London
This January, Greyhound will be bringing their flagship restaurant, Greyhound Café to Fitzrovia. The brainchild of Thai designer Bhanu Inkawat, Greyhound was unveiled as a fashion house in 1980. Later in 1998, Bhanu launched Greyhound Café in the chic neighbourhood of Sukhumvit, turning the Greyhound brand into a lifestyle phenomenon. Ever since, Greyhound Café has been the … [Read more...]
Hotel to host evening gala to raise funds for regional cancer charity
A Lancashire hotel is set to raise vital funds for a regional charity that it supports through a black tie evening as part of its year-long fundraising drive. The glittering event, which will take place at Best Western Plus Samlesbury Hotel on Friday, November 3, will raise funds for the hotel’s chosen corporate charity of the year; North West Cancer Research. The hotel … [Read more...]