The green credentials of a luxury Mid Wales country house hotel were celebrated at an award ceremony last Friday night. Llangoed Hall, located in the scenic Wye valley at Llyswen, near Builth Wells, received the Excellence in Environmental Management Award, sponsored by Griffiths Civil Engineering and Construction, at the annual Powys Business Awards held at The Hafren, … [Read more...]
Steve Perez buys back the hotel his late father founded
Entrepreneur Steve Perez has bought a hotel and restaurant that was originally set up by his father and where he learnt valuable business lessons working as a waiter and chef, having left the business 40 years ago. The Red Lion & Peak Edge Hotel was established in the late 60s by Santiago Perez, and for many years it was renowned as one the of region’s finest … [Read more...]
Bella Italia launches leadership academia programme
Bella Italia has launched a Leadership Academia Programme with the aim of filling 70% of its restaurant managerial positions from its internal talent pool. The scheme, which launched on 21st August 2017, demonstrates the company’s commitment to investing in its employees, to enable internal talent growth and a clear career path from Team Member to General Manager. The … [Read more...]
CHOPSTIX to serve at no1 (fore)court
The country’s fastest growing accessible Oriental brand, CHOPSTIX Noodle Bar, is set to officially open its latest outlet within the island of Ireland’s first ever unmanned Emo Express fuel forecourt today (Wednesday 11 October 2017). Representing the brand's 75th outlet, the new Chopstix store is located in the environs of Belfast International Airport beside Park and Fly … [Read more...]
Ireland provides UK with a case study in how to create jobs in hospitality and catering
Ireland reduced its VAT rate in 2011 to 9% on tourism related services and in the following five years is reported to have stimulated 30,000 new jobs. The Irish government took a lead and it clearly worked. In the UK the Campaign to Cut Tourism VAT has been loud and clear, but the UK government has yet to act, if indeed it will. With the impact from the somewhat confused … [Read more...]