St James's Hotel Group acquires fourteen UK hotels
A portfolio of fourteen three-star hotels owned by the beleaguered Forestdale Hotel Group has been sold to St James’s Hotels Group for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for March 11, 2014
Pension auto-enrolment: Hospitality checklist
With major changes gathering pace in the world of workplace pensions, BigHospitality has spoken to a number of industry experts to give you everything you need to know to ensure a smooth transition into the automatic enrolment scheme.
Starwood Capital buys De Vere Venues
International private investment firm Starwood Capital Group has acquired hotel operator and meeting and events space provider De Vere Venues for £232m.
Michel Roux Jr quits MasterChef: The Professionals over clash with BBC
“Negotiating with the BBC can be a frustrating process,” said Michel Roux Jr as the legendary two-Michelin-starred chef announced he will not be working for the corporation for the foreseeable future.
Scottish Tourism Week kicks off in Edinburgh
Scotland’s hospitality operators are gathering in Edinburgh this week to discuss how the region can capitalise on tourism growth.
Development Chef Awards 2014 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the inaugural Development Chef Awards 2014, which recognises and rewards the best menus, dishes and multi-site chefs across the restaurant and pub sector, has been announced.
Work-based hospitality training programme launches in Merseyside
A new training initiative has been launched to educate and empower young people from across Merseyside to allow them to begin their careers in the hospitality industry.
Mayfair hotel plays host to interactive pop-up
Grovesnor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living is to host a week-long pop-up featuring two award-winning chefs.