Inderneel Singh to take over as general manager of the May Fair hotel
The Edwardian Group London has appointed Inderneel Singh as general manager of the May Fair Hotel.
Archives for February 26, 2014
Lincat launches ductless air recirculation units
Commercial catering equipment manufacturer Lincat has launched Refresh – a new range of ductless air recirculation units.
TripAdvisor growth means hotels must be more vigilant than ever, warns expert
With review sites like TripAdvisor expanding their influence at a rapid rate, hotels need to be even more vigilant about delivering the quality their brand promises to deliver, an expert has warned.
Carluccio’s achieves top SRA rating
Carluccio’s, the all-day Italian café chain led by Simon Kossoff, has become the largest restaurant operator in the UK to achieve the highest accolade possible for its commitment to sustainability.
Back of the net: London hotels sign sporting partnerships
Two London hotels have formed partnerships with high-profile sporting events in the capital in a bid to expand the reach of their brands.
2014 beer duty cut: Benefits clear for independent brewers
The argument to once again scrap the controversial beer duty escalator in next month’s Budget has been bolstered by the fact that the local brewing sector is now ‘thriving’ following last year’s cut.
Marani brings a taste of Georgia to Mayfair
Khinkali dumpings, Khachapuri cheese bread and spiced broths will feature among the menu of Marani, a new family-run Georgian restaurant opening on Curzon Street next week.
3663's Alex Fisher to present 2014 Savoy Lecture
Bidvest 3663 group managing director Alex Fisher will present this year’s Savoy Lecture, taking place in London on 24 March.
TRG targets 43 new restaurants in 2014 as profits rise
The Restaurant Group (TRG), owner of the Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito, Garfunkel’s and Coast to Coast restaurant brands, plans to open 36-43 new sites this year after delivering ‘another strong performance’ across its estate in 2013.
Itsu targets nationwide expansion
Itsu, the oriental chain set up by Pret a Manger founder Julian Metcalfe and led by Gerard Loughran, has plans to go nationwide after the success of its first store outside London.