Nicolas Clerc has been named the winner of the Gérard Basset award for his “sheer determination, grit and passion” for the wine industry.
Plans approved to convert Yorkshire stately home to hotel
Plans to turn the Denton Hall stately home near Ilkley into a hotel have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.
Agnieszka Swiecka named Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2023
Agnieszka Swiecka has been crowned Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2023 at the London Hilton Park Lane after “one of the closest” finals in the competition’s history.
BrewDog to target China and South Korea in global expansion push
BrewDog is planning to open bars in India, China and South Korea as part a drive to reach 300 global sites by 2030.
Over 1,300 catering businesses sign up to energy legal challenge
More than 1,300 catering businesses have joined a £2b legal challenge against energy firms accused of inflating customers’ bills to pay ‘secret’ commissions to third-party brokers.
The Good Front Room opens at the Langham following Channel 4 show
Chef Dom Taylor has launched the Good Front Room restaurant at the Langham London hotel following his victory on Channel 4’s *Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef.*
Franco Manca’s new owner interested in acquiring other UK concepts
The Japanese company which has bought Fulham Shore, the operator of the Franco Manca and Real Greek restaurant chains, has said it is interested in acquiring further concepts in the UK.
First Dates restaurant to relocate for tenth series
Channel 4’s *First Dates*, which is hosted by front of house champion Fred Sirieix, will relocate to the Botanist bar and restaurant in Bath for its tenth series.
Firefighters battle blaze at historic Brighton hotel for more than 36 hours
Emergency services are “beginning to scale back” operations at the scene of a blaze at historic 200-year-old Royal Albion hotel in Brighton after more than 36 hours.
How Tetra Pak is helping the hospitality industry improve branding and sustainability
For any business within the hospitality industry, being remembered for the right reasons is essential, as is showing a continued dedication to reducing environmental impact. For hotels, success in these areas can be the result of anything from effective communication across different channels to asking guests to consider whether they need a new towel every day, but there’s another way which can set you apart from your competitors – making the switch to water in cartons.