HOTELS
Right policies needed to remove the barriers
PETE DUCKER is chief executive officer of the Institute of Hospitality
Laura Ashley enters hotel market
English lifestyle brand, Laura Ashley, has opened the doors to its first luxury boutique hotel. Te new venture comes as the company celebrates its 60th anniversary. L o c a t ed in th e
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o! Sushi, QMH, Salt Yard Group, One Aldwych, Harbour & Jones, Jamie Oliver’s Fiſteen Cornwall, Peach Pub Company and Young
& Co’s Brewery know what it takes to be the best employers in hospitality. These companies and 42 more have been short- listed for the Best Employers in Hospitality Awards 2013 England & Wales. Run
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Caterer.com, these industry awards show- case the very best hospitality employers, celebrating the efforts they have made to become truly great places to work. Te Best Employers in Hospitality Awards
have grown organically over the three years since launch. Te awards are not judged by a panel but independently by the employ- ees of the companies who enter, via an online employee engagement survey pro- vided by Purple Cubed. Te Best Employers in Hospitality Awards are unique in this approach within the hospitality industry. Te 15 category awards will go to employ-
ers from all sectors and of all sizes, from huge national brands through to small independently owned properties. Te most coveted award will go to the employer in the number one spot who will be named as the best employer in hospitality. The winners will be announced,
along with the Top 50 Best Employers in Hospitality, at a black-tie awards dinner on 30th September at the Lancaster Hotel, in London. The event sees hundreds of HR professionals, hospitality employers and their teams come together for an eve- ning of fine food, wine and entertainment. Table and ticket bookings are now being taken via the event website. Director of
Caterer.com, Ian Burke says:
“What makes these awards significant is that they uniquely recognise the best employers in the hospitality industry based only on the opinion of their employees. Te most tal- ented candidates naturally want to work for the best employers and these awards allow hospitality companies to showcase what sets them apart. Entries this year have come from businesses of all sizes, from all sectors and from right across England.”
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Hertfordshire countryside, Laura Ashley The Manor, Elstree is set in a Tudor revival property, surrounded by 10-acres of woodland. The hotel features 49
guestrooms and suites, each individually designed using the current Laura Ashley Home collections. Te Cavendish Restaurant
& Terrace Bar offers a selec- tion of English and Malaysian dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Te menu will change every three months to reflect the season. In addition, guests can enjoy aſternoon tea at the Terrace Bar.
Te Tudor revival property is located just 11 miles from London
Other facilities include five conference suites, which can be used for events, special occasions and weddings. Te suites can accommodate up to 84 people. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=L0u6W
Scotland’s hotel sector outperforms rest of UK
Scottish hotels had the highest income and occupancy levels compared to the rest of the UK during May according to the latest report by accountants and business advisers, BDO. The firm’s monthly hotel survey found that Scottish Rev Par rose by 10.6 per cent in
May compared to an increase of 3.9 per cent in regional UK; up 2.5 per cent in England; and up 7.6 per cent in Wales. The report also found that revenue in
Scotland was at £58.94 compared to £46.81 in regional UK. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=q8s4m
InterContinental to build sustainable hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group will open its third London property as part of Quintain Estates and Knight Dragon’s Greenwich Peninsula regeneration project. Due to open in summer
2015, the InterContinental London Te O2 will be oper- ated by Arora Hotels. The 19-storey building
will house 452 guestrooms, as well as a spa, restaurants and a Sky Bar with views of Canary Wharf and the River Thames. In addition, more than 51,666sq ſt (4,800sq m) of space for conferences and events. and a large ballroom will be included. The multi-million pound development,
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Ground has broken on the 19-storey property, which will open in 2015
which will be funded by the Queensgate Investment Fund, will also include The
Peninsula Tower – a 23-storey development of 100 apartments. When complete, it will provide 190 acres of new business, leisure and living space. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=M3w2T
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