Pearls of Wisdom: Jeremy Lee
The newly-installed head chef and partner at Quo Vadis in London reflects on his Soho surroundings after 16 years at Bermondsey’s The Blueprint Café, which is owned by D&D London.
Archives for February 17, 2012
Carlson Rezidor and Edwardian Group to rebrand all Radisson Edwardian hotels as Radisson Blu Edwardian
Carlson Rezidor and Edwardian Group have announced the rebrand of all 13 Radisson Edwardian hotels in the UK to Radisson Blu Edwardian by the second half of 2012.
Marriott Gatwick Airport and InterContinental Westminster hotels up for sale
Marriott’s 218-bedroom Courtyard London Gatwick Airport Hotel is being offered for sale by business adviser Christie & Co, which is seeking offers in excess of £20 million.
Government urged to appoint 'hospitality minister' to promote industry and tackle unemployment
Stephen Kyjak-Lane, general manager of the Lancaster London hotel and the new chairman of the London advisory board of hospitality careers charity Springboard, has said a Government minister for hospitality is needed to promote the industry to jobseekers...
New hotel planned for Liverpool's waterfront in £45m development
Plans to build a 170-bedroom hotel in Wapping, Liverpool, are being submitted to the City Council later this month.
IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS
London Fashion week at The May Fair and Trendy Cocktails at The Fifth Floor Bar
Restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars including The May Fair, The Fifth Floor Bar, The Mulroy and Jurys Inn tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract new customers.
Last orders: Pub industry urges Government to cut beer tax ahead of budget 2012
As hospitality businesses are gearing up for next month’s announcement on the 2012 budget, the British beer and pub industry is unanimously demanding a freeze in the Government’s controversial beer tax escalator.