ETM are adding to their ever-growing portfolio with the launch of Broadleaf, opening in the shadow of Tower 42 on the City’s Old Broad Street, this November. The unique, new-build bar and restaurant, designed by Russell Stage Studio, is inspired by the magnificent tropical glasshouses of the Victorian era which, due to window tax imposed on dwellings, were strictly for the … [Read more...]
Is the ‘Martini’ inextricably linked with escapism?
Is the ‘Martini’ inextricably linked with escapism? James Thomas agrees that it is. It associations with 1920’s good time America, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, more recently Madmen series and long-distance travel, at the front end of the plane suggest an air of escapism. James is co-creator of the World’s Best Martini Challenge with his travelling mate Gary Sharp. They were … [Read more...]
Swan London Goes From Strength To Strength With Brand Expansion
Swan London continues to invest and evolve its private catering arm, Swan About, with the acquisition of new production capabilities. Following the failure of The London Kitchen and it subsequently going into administration and closing, Swan About has acquired its central London production facilities, goodwill and employed its core staff members. With an additional investment … [Read more...]
Admiralty Arch Appoints and Welcomes Waldorf Astoria to London
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Prime Investors Capital Ltd to operate the luxury hotel within one of the capital’s best-known and most prestigious monuments. Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria, London will open in 2022, following an extensive on-going refurbishment programme which will restore and protect the iconic landmark’s architectural and … [Read more...]
A proven track record in tackling our industry’s people and skills shortage
The Challenge Hospitality is the 4th biggest industry in the UK It’s suffering a major skills shortage due to unprecedented growth There are 4 key challenges with regards to staffing today... Unemployment rates have continued to fall: In 2011 they were at 8.1% compared to 2017 where it is at 4.8%. Demographic changes by 2022 changes in the labour pool are … [Read more...]