Chief executive - Hospitality

Sector leaders pen letter to PM highlighting key issues

19-Dec-2016 By Mark Wingett

More than 20 chief executives and business leaders from the UK’s leading eating and drinking out chains have penned a letter to the Prime Minister Theresa May asking her to “consider a reduction in VAT, extending transitional relief on business rates...

Autumn Statement 2016: Five things hospitality wants to see

22-Nov-2016 By Sophie Witts

Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver the UK’s first post-Brexit budget on 23 November, but what are the issues the hospitality industry wants to see addressed?

Bill's restructures management team

14-Jul-2016 By Mark Wingett

Bill’s Restaurants, the Richard Caring-backed chain, has carried out a restructuring of its management team, which has seen chief operating officer Roberto Moretti and managing director Scott Macdonald leave the company with immediate effect.

Brexit confirmed: Hospitality reacts with uncertainty and mixed views

24-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Reduced sales, rising costs, and uncertainty across hospitality and tourism: that’s the general view from hospitality commentators this morning, as the UK has voted for Brexit.

The Power List: The Boardroom

12-Apr-2016 By Restaurant magazine

Details of the 20 'boardroom bigwigs' chosen for The Power List: Restaurant magazine's 100 most powerful people in the restaurant industry.

Budget 2016: Hospitality industry reacts to 'disappointing' reforms

16-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

The hospitality industry gave a lukewarm reception to today’s budget, with many trade bodies calling for greater support from the Chancellor.

Budget 2016: Five things the hospitality industry wants to see

02-Mar-2016 By Helen Gilbert

With Chancellor George Osborne set to unveil his 2016 Budget Statement on 16 March, BigHospitality rounds up the key issues the industry would like addressed.

Industry responds to business rate appeal consultation

06-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality trade bodies the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have responded to the Valuation Office Agency’s consultation on the business rates appeals system.

New Years Honours 2016: Awards for Chardon's Maurice Taylor, David Levin, Robin Rowland and Andrew Guy

04-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hotel group owner Maurice Taylor, Capital hotel founder Professor David Levin, YO! Sushi chief executive Robin Rowland and Andrew Guy, formerly chief executive of Ed's Easy Diner were among those receiving awards in the New Years Honours list 2016.

Hospitality named one of the most sociable industries to work in

07-Apr-2015 By Emma Eversham

The hospitality industry has been named as one of the most sociable industries to work in with almost half (49 per cent) of those surveyed saying they see colleagues socially at least once a month.

VisitEngland asks industry for views on tourism growth strategy

18-Mar-2015 By Emma Eversham

VisitEngland is asking for views on the growth strategy it has in place for England's tourism industry over the next five years.

Master Innholders releases details for 2015 conference

21-Nov-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Master Innholders’ 22nd Annual Hotel General Managers’ Conference will focus on a theme of ‘People and Places’ with presentations and discussions on what motivates customers in a globalised marketplace.

Government pledges £10m to promote tourism in the north of England

06-Nov-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Hospitality bodies have welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s announcement that the government will give £10m through the Regional Growth Fund to boost tourism in the North of England.

Government urged to 'commit' to tourism

06-Oct-2014 By Carina Perkins

Industry leaders urged the government to commit to tourism and do more to promote employment in the sector during debate held at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham last week.

Kate Nicholls steps up as ALMR chief executive

11-Sep-2014 By Carina Perkins

Kate Nicholls has been appointed new chief executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) after David McHattie stepped down from the role to concentrate on his pub operation.

Chilango extends Burrito Bond deadline

11-Aug-2014 By Mark Wingett and Melodie Michel

Chilango, the Mexican restaurant group, has extended its burrito bond fundraising initiative to midnight 26 August after it raised over £250k last week.

Chilango hits Burrito Bond target before deadline

30-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Mexican chain Chilango has surpassed its £1mn crowdfunding target over a week before its deadline.

Budget 2014: Key points and reaction

19-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Following the delivery of the 2014 Budget by Chancellor George Osborne earlier today, BigHospitality caught up with some of the key organisations representing pubs, hotels and restaurants as well as individual operators for their reaction.

Peter Gowers replaces Grant Hearn as new Travelodge boss

20-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Travelodge has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive, with former Safestore Holdings boss Peter Gowers replacing Grant Hearn after 10 years of service with the budget hotel operator.

MWB Group Holdings founder to build pub estate

06-Nov-2013 By Mark Wingett

Richard Balfour-Lynn, the founder of MWB Group Holdings, the former owner of the Hotel du Vin and Malmaison chains, is looking to build an estate of pubs in London, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Report.

Independent Hotel Show 2013 preview

29-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The who’s who of the independent, luxury and boutique hotel industry are descending on London’s Olympia Conference Centre this week for the second annual Independent Hotel Show. Here’s a full preview of what’s happening.

Consider hospitality for career, industry tells school leavers

22-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

School leavers picking up their GCSE results today have been urged to consider a career within hospitality with employers saying it ‘offers young people far more than just a salary’.

Warming up: Pub sales boosted by heatwave

25-Jul-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The recent heatwave has brought some much needed good news for Britain’s pubs groups, with Marston’s, Fuller’s, Mitchells & Butlers and JD Wetherspoon all reporting a boost in summer sales after poor weather at the start of the year had initially...

Wagamama appoints David Campbell chief executive

23-Jul-2013

Japanese-inspired restaurant chain Wagamama has appointed former Allsport managing director David Campbell its new chief executive.

Pub investment ‘at risk’ from political uncertainty and threat of statutory regulation

28-May-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Pub industry confidence, boosted after the scrapping of the beer duty escalator, is being put at risk by the uncertainty surrounding statutory regulation, according to Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame.

Springboard chief executive wins Footprint Special Achievement Award

28-May-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Anne Pierce, chief executive of The Springboard Charity, has won the Special Achievement award at this year's Footprint Awards in recognition of her contribution to the social sustainability of the industry.

British Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2013: Time for hospitality to realise its potential

20-May-2013 By Emma Eversham

The hospitality industry will need to invest in its future workforce if it wants to realise its full potential in 2013 and beyond, the British Hospitality Association has warned as it prepares for its second British Hospitality and Tourism Summit.

Visits to UK by Chinese tourists up 20% in year of record tourist spend

23-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

The number of visits from tourists from emerging markets rose sharply last year with a record 179,000 visitors from China spending £300m, contributing to £18.6bn of spend from tourists overall.

Budget 2013: The hospitality industry's reaction

20-Mar-2013

Following the delivery of the Budget by Chancellor George Osborne earlier today BigHospitality caught up with some of the key organisations representing pubs, hotels and restaurants as well as individual operators for their reaction.

Business rates revaluation delay creates 'toxic cocktail' for UK hospitality businesses

19-Oct-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The Government’s decision to postpone the revaluation of business rates from 2015 to 2017 will create a ‘toxic cocktail’ for UK hospitality businesses and is a ‘further blow to the country’s struggling high streets’, according to industry experts.

Robert Cook and Grant Hearn to headline HOSPA conference

24-Sep-2012 By Peter Ruddick

HOSPA has revealed the line-up for its annual conference - HOSPACE 2012 - which will see Robert Cook, Grant Hearn and Angela Vickers headline its Leaders Panel.

M&B appoints Marston's chief operating officer as new chief executive

10-Sep-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Mitchells & Butlers has announced it has completed its long-running search for a chief executive by appointing Marston's chief operating officer Alistair Darby to the role.

The Big Conversation: Industry event highlights importance of young people in hospitality

11-Jul-2012 By Luke Nicholls

A joint initiative between Business in the Community (BitC), the British Hospitality Association (BHA) and Springboard today brought together an array of hospitality industry leaders with young people to stimulate a dialogue on employability skills, work...

Turnover of hotel chief executives on the up

25-Jun-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Hotel groups are hiring and firing their chief executives at double the rate of 2009, with 12 per cent of companies now being led by someone new, according to a survey by HVS Executive Search.

BHA Hospitality & Tourism Summit: Industry should work with Government, not just complain

07-Jun-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The first British Hospitality Association (BHA) Hospitality & Tourism Summit has been held with the gathered audience of industry experts encouraged to lobby and work with Government instead of simply complaining about issues such as tourist visas...

Hospitality & Tourism Summit: Britain ‘deterring’ tourists, UK hotels ‘losing out’

01-Jun-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Complications and difficulties obtaining a tourist visa are a ‘major deterrent’ for potential visitors to the UK, reducing the impact of tourism as an engine for growth in the UK economy.

Grant Hearn reinstated as Travelodge chief executive, Guy Parsons departs

12-Apr-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Grant Hearn is to return to the role of Travelodge chief executive less than two years after moving from the position to become executive chairman of the budget hotel chain; as a result of the decision Guy Parsons, the current chief executive, will now...

Richard Balfour-Lynn to step down as chief executive of MWB Group Holdings

08-Mar-2012 By Emma Eversham

Richard Balfour-Lynn is to step down from his position as chief executive of MWB Group Holdings, the owner of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, at the end of the month.

Pearls of Wisdom: Carl Weldon

23-Sep-2011 By Emma Eversham

Carl Weldon has worked in finance within the hospitality industry for almost 40 years, counting Forte Hotels, Holiday Inns International and Regal Hotels as former employers. He has been chief executive of the British Association of Hospitality Accountants...

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