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Harwood Arms general managers to open Bottle & Glass pub in Henley

07-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Two former general managers of the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms pub in London’s Fulham are to open a pub named Bottle & Glass in Binfield Heath, Henley on Thames.

Loungers bought by Lion Capital in £137m deal ahead of further expansion

20-Dec-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Loungers, the 94-site casual dining group of brands Lounges and Cosy Club, has been acquired in a majority stake deal by Lion Capital, in a £137m deal.

People On The Move In Hospitality: November 2016

23-Nov-2016 By Hannah Thompson

From key board and chef appointments at D&D London, and new chefs and managers nationwide, to new roles at top hotel groups Brown's, Travelodge and Hilton, we look at the biggest moves this month

The Master Innholders names 2017 Scholars

09-Nov-2016 By Sophie Witts

The Master Innholders has announced the 20 hoteliers who have won places on its 2017 hotel management scholarship programme.

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts MD to retire after 17 years

19-Sep-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Hotel management company Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts has announced that managing director for the UK, Robert Crook (left), is to retire and be replaced by hospitality executive Nicholas Northam (right).

Stuart Bowery appointed chairman of the Master Innholders

16-Sep-2016 By Sophie Witts

Stuart Bowery, general manager at Grosvenor House, has been named as the new chairman of the Master Innholders.

Arora strengthens management and advisory teams ahead of expansion

06-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hotel owner and operator The Arora Group has strengthened its senior management team and appointed three advisors to its board to help drive forward its growth plans.

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.

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2016

20-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

This month's appointments include Stephen Alden at the Set Hotel Group, Ian Swainson as new head chef at The Pass at South Lodge Hotel and Dale Osborne as executive chef at Aqua Shard in London.

Staff buyout at Leisureplex Hotels sees employees take control of the business

01-Sep-2015 By Sophie Witts

Chorley-based Leisureplex Hotels and coach holiday group Alfa Travel have completed an employee-backed buyout which has seen the business become controlled by its workforce.

Eight hoteliers become Master Innholders

20-Apr-2015 By Emma Eversham

Bespoke chairman Robin Sheppard and Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester general manager Stephen Miles are among the eight hoteliers who have been awarded Master Innholder status this year.

People on the Move in Hospitality: January 2015

28-Jan-2015 By Emma Eversham

A new year and a new start for these seven members of the hospitality industry who have landed exciting new jobs at a range of hotels and restaurants, including Rosewood London, Hotel Gotham and Islington restaurant Public House.

Interstate to open six new UK hotels

19-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

US-based hotel management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new hotels in the UK.

Elior acquires Lexington to expand London presence

01-Oct-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Contract catering company Elior has acquired City of London firm Lexington as part of its UK growth strategy.

HOSPA appoints new chairman

01-Oct-2014 By Carina Perkins

Chris Upton is to take over as chairman of The Hospitality Professionals Association for Finance, Revenue Management and IT (HOSPA).

People on the Move in Hospitality: July 2014

16-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments at venues including The Highwayman, Mayfair's 34 restaurant and The Kensington Hotel, as well as head office positions...

People on the Move in Hospitality: June 2014

18-Jun-2014 By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing a number of key appointments by businesses including Rezidor, G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh and Harris + Hoole.

BHA Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2014: line-up revealed

06-May-2014 By Carina Perkins

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has revealed the speaker line-up for its Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2014, which it claims will be the biggest and best yet.

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2014

20-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing a number of key appointments at hotels, restaurants, pubs including Lancaster London, Avenue and One Kensington.

Andy Townsend: Career Profile

13-Jan-2014 By Emma Eversham

'Serial hotelier' Andy Townsend is chief executive of Legacy Hotels and Resorts, the hotel management company he set up in 2005 following a stint as a divisional director at Macdonald Hotels. The father of five has worked in the industry for...

Master Innholders reveals line-up for 2014 Conference

08-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Master Innholders’ 21st Annual Hotel General Managers’ Conference will focus on ‘The Keys to Growth’, with presentations and discussions about the challenges and opportunities for the hotel industry in 2014.

Interstate increases UK presence with Chardon Management acquisition

25-Sep-2013

Interstate Hotels and Resorts is set to grow its UK presence further with the news that it has acquired Chardon Hotel Management.

Guoman Hotels brand to be 'retired' as Guoman Hotel Management is rebranded as glh.

11-Jun-2013 By Peter Ruddick

It has been revealed that the luxury Guoman Hotels brand will eventually be retired following news that Guoman Hotel Management has been rebranded as glh.

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.

BDL and Redefine merger forms UK's largest independent hotel management company

16-May-2013 By Emma Eversham

BDL Management and Redefine Hotels have merged to create the UK's largest independent hotel management company.

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2013

16-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

In this exclusive gallery, BigHospitality rounds up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry. The past month has seen a number of new appointments at hotels, restaurants, pubs including Starwood, Pizza Express and Fuller's.

Pizza Express appoints Richard Hodgson chief executive

13-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

Gondola Holdings has appointed Richard Hodgson, former group commercial director at supermarket chain Morrisons, chief executive of Pizza Express.

Starwood appoints new European president, plans 50 hotel openings in five years

10-Apr-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced Roeland Vos, president of its Europe, Africa, & Middle East (EAME) region, will step down to be succeeded by Starwood veteran Michael Wale.

Fuller's appoints Simon Emeny as chief executive

04-Apr-2013 By Peter Ruddick

London-based brewer and pubco Fuller's has announced current group managing director Simon Emeny will become the company's chief executive later this year.

People on the Move in Hospitality: March 2013

21-Mar-2013 By Luke Nicholls

In this exclusive gallery, BigHospitality rounds up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry. The past month has seen a number of new appointments at hotels, restaurants, pubs including Amberley Castle, Hakkasan and Travelodge.

Simon Rogan and San Carlo Group among winners in NRB Top 50 Awards

06-Mar-2013 By Emma Eversham

Chef Simon Rogan, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester general manager Stephen Miles and San Carlo Group's Carlo and Marcello Distefano were awarded for their 'exceptional achievements' at a ceremony at the Northern Bar & Restaurant Show...

The Restaurant Group plans to open 28-35 new venues in 2013

09-Jan-2013 By Peter Ruddick

The Restaurant Group (TRG) has confirmed it plans to continue with an ambitious expansion strategy which will see the company open 28-35 new venues this year.

Orient-Express Hotels rejects 'deeply unattractive' takeover bid by Indian Hotels

09-Nov-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Orient-Express Hotels, the owner of Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, has revealed its board has unanimously rejected an unsolicited takeover bid launched by minor shareholder Indian Hotels, declaring it as financially...

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