Archives for June 2, 2011

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Pearls of Wisdom: Mark Fuller

By Becky Paskin

The co-founder of Concept Venues, the umbrella company for global brands Embassy nightclubs, Sanctum Hotels and Geales restaurants, is about to embark upon a period of mass expansion. This year alone he is set to open Embassy Dubai at the Grosvenor House...

InterContinental adds 19 new UK hotels

By Lorraine Heller

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has added 19 new hotels to its UK portfolio over the past year, as part of 54 new properties signed on throughout Europe.

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2011: The Winners

By Lorraine Heller

Philip Howard from the two Michelin-starred The Square restaurant was yesterday awarded the top accolade at the Craft Guild of Chefs annual awards ceremony, joining another 14 chefs who were recognised for their culinary contribution.

Von Essen hotels put up for sale

By Lorraine Heller

Hotels under the Von Essen group have been officially placed on the market, after the firm fell into administration in April this year.

Diamond Jubilee: event details revealed

By Lorraine Heller

Buckingham Palace has issued details for the Diamond Jubilee celebration events next year, which will mark key dates in the calendars of hospitality operators set to benefit from extra footfall over the long weekend.

Hotelier quits retirement to manage Cardiff hotel

By Emma Eversham

A former chairman of the Cardiff Hoteliers Association (CHA) has decided to leave retirement to manage the Legacy Cardiff International Hotel after he said he missed the buzz of working in the industry.