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Multimillion-pound football entertainment dome prepares for launch

Anna Startin — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:22:26 +0000

Football and hospitality pro team develop industry first Final preparation is happening at the multimillion-pound Ballerz dome arena – a new competitive socialising concept backed by big names in the footballing world. Ballerz is being launched by former professional footballers Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora, Roberto Carlos and Mark Noble, alongside property frontman Nick Weir and a team of sport and hospitality industry specialists. It will be a first for football-focused entertainment and the UK’s most immersive competitive socialising space. The 30,000 sq ft Ballerz arena is located at Landsec’s Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent, one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations. There has been £3 million investment in the Ballerz concept and fit-out, with exclusive tech developed to create the immersive experience. The 500-capacity all-weather dome features an interactive skillzone and 5G pitch with stadium-style seating, players’ tunnel, pro changing rooms, and real-time pitch technology with big screen action replays on the sidelines. It will also be home to the Ballerz Cafe and Players’ Lounge, which will offer a full menu of light bites, mains, cocktails and drinks. The venue has been designed to host evening entertainment and corporate events too. Ballerz co-founder, Nick Weir, who is also managing [...]

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Hand Picked Hotels Launches Challenge – What Apprenticeship Do ‘You’ Want to Complete?

Anna Startin — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:38:52 +0000

Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats in the UK and Channel Islands, is launching a new initiative. With apprenticeships continuing to prove a popular way for people to learn on-the-job and be paid-to-learn, the team is encouraging people both within and outside of the business to proactively write to the team and apply for an apprenticeship to enhance or kick-start their career in hospitality. The new initiative from Hand Picked Hotels puts the onus on individuals to take control of their career and learning. Running a hotel business requires a number of different roles and specialisms outside of the traditional ‘front of house’ and ‘back of house’ positions. Looking to secure the best talent and those who are motivated to learn, the team wants people – both within and outside the business – to reach out to Hand Picked Hotels and outline what apprenticeship they are interested in completing, and why they should be selected for that role. Putting the onus back on individuals to proactively secure the right opportunity for them, within a fast-paced and exciting industry. Hand Picked Hotels has always been a strong supporter of apprenticeships as a [...]

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Hotel, Restaurant & Catering | 25 – 27 March 2024, ExCeL London

Laura — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:48:10 +0000

HRC, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March for an immersive dive into the future of hospitality, offering invaluable networking opportunities, a chance to explore the very latest trends, and a firsthand look at the new innovations in foodservice. With its commitment to showcasing innovation, fostering connections, and providing a platform for the latest trends, HRC continues to be the heartbeat of the hospitality industry and a must attend for operators looking to take their customer experience to the next level. From exploring avant-garde design spaces to delving into the forefront of technology to sampling the very latest food & drink, HRC promises an unmissable experience for industry professionals. As the countdown begins, mark your calendars for this unmissable event and join us at HRC to witness firsthand the evolution of hospitality and the exciting future it holds. Find out more and register today >>

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Emerging Leaders stage Grand Ball in aid of Brain Tumour Support

Anna Startin — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:15:39 +0000

A team of emerging leaders from De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel, near Bristol, have organised a Gala Dinner Charity Ball which they hope will raise thousands of pounds for Brain Tumour Support. The event will take place on 19 April at De Vere Tortworth Court, Wotton-under-Edge, and the organisers have set a target of raising £5,000 for the charity. Eight people, aged between 18 – 21, are currently on the Emerging Leader Programme at the hotel, and were challenged to plan and host a charity event, keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximise the benefits for the chosen charity. The EL Programme, which runs throughout the De Vere group of hotels, is an accelerated learning and development programme that offers real opportunities for people to carve out rewarding and successful careers in the hospitality sector. The after-effects of both Brexit and the pandemic has seen the hospitality sector struggle to find the staff it needs, and the EL programme is being seen as one way to show people that the industry is one which can offer opportunities for people to carve out a career for life. The in-depth 18-month, EL Programme enables future hospitality leaders to get [...]

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SiteMinder wins top accolades at 2024 HotelTechAwards for leadership in convergence

Anna Startin — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:09:23 +0000

SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, has been recognised at the 2024 HotelTechAwards for its leadership in converging revenue management and marketing software for hotels. For the second consecutive year, the hotel technology pioneer has taken home the title of ‘Best Hotel eCommerce Platform’, which is awarded to the company that best brings together all the critical capabilities hoteliers need to be successful online. Among those capabilities are distribution, direct bookings and maintaining an online presence. SiteMinder’s relentless focus on these customer needs has seen the company receive the People’s Choice Award for the third straight year. As testament to its leadership within these three areas of revenue management and hotel marketing, SiteMinder has also taken out the top award in the respective categories of ‘Best Channel Manager’, ‘Best Booking Engine’ and ‘Best Hotel Website Design’. Additionally, SiteMinder has been named the top finalist in the category of ‘Best Hotel Management System’ for Little Hotelier, the company’s all-in-one solution for small accommodation providers. Leah Rankin, Chief Product Officer at SiteMinder, says, “For the entire team at SiteMinder, it is a true honour to be recognised by the customers who drive [...]

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Norwood Hall Hotel raises a glass to 50 years of weddings

Anna Startin — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:30:17 +0000

North-east couples who tied the knot at Norwood Hall have shared fond memories of their big day as part of an event celebrating 50 years of weddings at the hotel. Aberdeen’s country house in the city, Norwood Hall Hotel, hosted the exclusive reunion to bring together couples who had been married at the historic hotel since it was converted from a private residence in the early 1970s. Guests reminisced over good food, fizz and entertainment, including live music from David Flett, photography from J Dyer and a performance from Thistle Piping. Couples were also encouraged to bring along a wedding photo for a chance to win an afternoon tea for two. Norwood Hall, which was taken over by Macdonald Hotels & Resorts in 1992, has welcomed thousands of brides and grooms through its doors over the past five decades and continues to host countless special moments for all the family. Aimee Nekrews, weddings and special events manager at Norwood Hall Hotel, commented: “We were proud to host this fun-filled reunion and have the chance to celebrate all the brides and grooms who have passed through our doors over the past 50 years. “Norwood Hall is a special place and we [...]

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Exclusive LUX Tennis Star Event with World No. 2 and Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz at One&Only Palmilla, in Los Cabos Mexico

Anna Startin — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:37:23 +0000

As part of the extraordinary partnership initiation between LUX Tennis and One&Only Palmilla, LUX Tennis proudly hosted an Exclusive LUX Tennis Star Event featuring the current World No.2 and Wimbledon Champion, Carlos Alcaraz, at One&Only Palmilla. On December 2nd, from 3 pm to 4 pm, two families occupied two separate courts – one family with two kids and another with two kids and their father. The sessions were private and intimate, with the CEO Joan Soler on one court and Davide, the ATP LUX Tennis Pro, on the other. Carlos Alcaraz moved seamlessly between the two courts, dedicating 30 minutes to each family. The two private sessions included a warm- up routine, forehand-centred drills, featuring Carlos offering his top tips while attendees had the opportunity to pose their most pressing tennis-related questions. The clinic concluded with anecdotes, a Q&A session, autograph signing, and picture taking with the beautiful backdrop of One&Only Palmilla. The second clinic involved 16 players across two courts, from all around the world, including the UK, Brazil and the US. Alcaraz lead live experience play points, offering advice, and actively engaging on the court, with the help of Joan and Davide on each court. Concluding the event, [...]

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CYCLING TOUR DE SEARCYS RAISES OVER £22,000 FOR CHARITY

Anna Startin — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:32:49 +0000

British restaurateur and events caterer, Searcys, has donated over £22,000 to its chosen charities, following the fundraising efforts for the 2023 Tour De Searcys bike ride. Led by Managing Director Paul Jackson, 14 members of the Searcys team took to the roads for a 320-mile cycle across four days, starting from Inner Temple in London and ending in the town of Epernay in Champagne (France), home to Searcys’ own Selected Cuvée Champagne. This was the second tour, following the success of the first cycle ride in 2022 to celebrate the company’s 175th birthday and covered 175 miles between its London venues and the Pump Room in Bath. In total, the team raised and donated £22,257 to three charity partners; Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Adopt a School Trust, which provides culinary lessons to children, Hotel School, working with vulnerable and homeless people to get them back to work into hospitality, and Just One Tree, supporting the environment through replanting forests across the world. The funds raised by Searcys will sponsor 90 children within the Adopt a School programme to take part in a ‘Chef on the Farm’ visit, which provides disadvantaged children the opportunity to visit a local farm and learn [...]

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NOT A LIFESTYLE CHOICE! LONDON BUSINESS LEADERS SLEEP OUT TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS

Anna Startin — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:05:12 +0000

On Monday 20th November 2023, over 140 CEOs and business leaders across London, including some of the capital’s most prominent hospitality figures, will give up their warm beds to spend the night sleeping outdoors at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The initiative from CEO Sleepout UK pulls together those with powerful voices to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. With Suella Braverman’s reference to “lifestyle choice” when referring to the homeless using tents and the number of people sleeping rough rising for the first time in half a decade* as the cost-of-living crisis pushes more people on to the streets, raising funds has never been more vital. Hospitality leaders taking to their sleeping bags this year include Henrik Muehle, Managing Director of Flemings Mayfair Hotel; Martin Williams, CEO of Rare Restaurants; Edoardo Minoli of The Birley Clubs (COO); Vijay Sana, General Manager of Hutong, plus a number of leaders at Caprice Holdings including Dylan Ramsay (Commercial Finance Director) George Jones (Group Executive Director) Jon Davis (Chief Technology Officer), and Una O’Reilly, (Group Chief of People). London’s Corporate Ambassador for CEO Sleepout, Henrik Muehle, currently takes the lead on the fundraising board, securing over £19,000 in donations so far. Last year, he [...]

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Meet leading hospitality suppliers at HRC 2024

Laura — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:12:09 +0000

HRC, Hotel Restaurant & Catering, will welcome the hospitality community back to ExCeL London on 25-27 March 2024 to connect, learn and meet with quality industry suppliers. HRC is the ultimate business event for the UK hospitality industry, welcoming more buying groups and independent decision makers to meet face-to-face with industry suppliers of design, décor & tableware, professional kitchen equipment, hospitality tech solutions, and food and drink products than any other event. With a host of carefully curated features, HRC provides a hub of innovation and inspiration and delivers networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors alike that can’t be found anywhere else on this scale. Over three days, buyers can take part in complimentary seminar sessions, uncover the latest trends, develop their knowledge and gain valuable advice from leading industry pioneers on the current issues influencing the hospitality sector. HRC is co-located with IFE, International Food & Drink Event, IFE Manufacturing, The Pub Show and International Salon Culinaire, collectively hosting the UK’s most comprehensive gathering of food, drink and hospitality professionals. Sign up to the HRC Newsletter to be notified when registration goes live >> https://www.hrc.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up

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