The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 12/09 - 16/09
What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.
Archives for September 15, 2016
London bartenders to battle it out in inaugural Quo Vadis Soho Negroni Championship
Bartenders from London venues Quo Vadis, Hix, Polpo, The Clove Club and Bernardi’s are among those set to take part in the inaugural Soho Negroni Championship next month.
Hotels risk losing business to Airbnb, says BDRC Hotel Insights panel
Hotels are almost certainly losing business to the sharing economy platforms such as Airbnb, a panel has suggested at this year’s BDRC Hotel Insights Forum 2016.
Hotel guests now want ‘affordable luxury’ above nearly everything else, says BDRC
Hotels hoping to capture both business and leisure travellers should focus on ‘affordable luxury’ to generate bookings and please guests, especially among Millennials, BDRC Continental has said.
Alexander Boyd replaces Adam Handling at the Caxton Grill Westminster
Alexander Boyd is now executive head chef at the Caxton Grill St Ermin’s Hotel Westminster, the venue formerly overseen by Adam Handling before he left to set up his own venture, The Frog.
Stuart Bowery appointed chairman of the Master Innholders
Stuart Bowery, general manager at Grosvenor House, has been named as the new chairman of the Master Innholders.
Allan Pickett's Piquet closes after one year
Piquet, the restaurant set up by chef Allan Pickett and Bodean’s founder Andre Blais, has gone in to administration one year after opening.
Grind & Co opens Shoreditch roastery and plans expansion
Grind & Co, the artisan small coffee chain backed by John Ayton MBE, has opened its own roastery, which will enable it to roll-out three or four sites next year, according to BigHospitality's sister site MCA.
SMALL TALK
Social Pantry founder Alex Head on growing an ethical food business
Alex Head formed London-based catering company Social Pantry six years ago. The business has expanded considerably since, adding Social Pantry Café in 2013 and a host of new clients, but even with growth, her strong principles remain an essential part of...