Janet Harmer
Observer of the hospitality industry for 33 years. Always on the look out for genuine hotel and restaurant experiences.
Perfect storm ahead predicted for UK hotel sector
A slowdown in revenue per available room (revpar) and rising costs is expected to drive the UK hotel sector into a perfect storm.
Menuwatch: The Betterment
There’s something for everyone at Jason Atherton’s latest venture, from super-accessible pasta to the classics, as well as a range of showstopping sides. Janet Harmer checks it out
Jason Atherton appoints Matt Worswick as executive chef at Shanghai Edition
Increase in food and drink prices linked to sustainability
Steve Smith to take over from Matt Worswick at Pennyhill Park
Luxury hotel market buoyant in UK with 50 new openings
Horwood House hotel secures £2.05m funding for refurbishment
The De Vere Horwood Estate is set to become a boutique independent hotel after its new[...]
The Royal Oak in Paley Street put up for sale by Sir Michael Parkinson’s son
The Royal Oak in Paley Street, Berkshire, has been put up for sale by Sir Michael[...]
Around 160 guests and staff rescued from blazing Travelodge hotel in Brentford
Around 160 guests and staff were evacuated from a Travelodge hotel in Brentford, west London, when[...]
Kitchen porter speaks of 'unimaginable and tragic terrorist attack' at Fishmongers’ Hall
A kitchen porter who was stabbed when he bravely confronted the terrorist who murdered two people[...]
Kate Levin appointed general manager of new NoMad hotel in Covent Garden
The first NoMad hotel to open outside the US has appointed Kate Hart as its inaugural general manager."
Price of Manor hotel near Bicester reduced to £4.8m
The asking price for the Manor hotel near Bicester, which has gone into administration since being brought to market six months ago, has been reduced to £4.8m.
Ken McCulloch receives honorary degree from Glasgow Caledonian University
Former Hotelier of the Year Ken McCulloch has been awarded an honorary degree by Glasgow Caledonian University.
Bloc Gatwick to nearly double in size to 473 bedrooms
Bloc Hotels is looking to nearly double the size of its 245-bedroom property at the South[...]
Opening of Daniel Humm’s restaurant at Claridge’s confirmed for 9 December
Davies and Brook, the first London restaurant from New York-based three-Michelin-starred chef Daniel Humm, will open[...]
How Gary Rhodes led the revival of British cuisine
The impact of the late Gary Rhodes on the British food scene cannot be underestimated.
Part of Eastbourne's Claremont hotel collapses following fire
Part of the 72-bedroom Claremont hotel in Eastbourne, which was ravaged by fire six days ago,[...]
Menuwatch: The Restaurant at the Capital
Adam Simmonds may have some pretty big boots to fill, but he’s relishing the challenge. Janet Harmer reports "
How Gary Rhodes led the revival of British cuisine
The impact of Gary Rhodes on the British food scene can not be underestimated.
Hotel Cateys 2019: Conference and Banqueting Team of the Year
The Montague on the Gardens event spaces include a terrace, conservatories overlooking Bedford Gardens and a dedicated meetings and private dining floor. The conference and banqueting (C&B) department welcomes an average of 16,500 covers through the door a year.
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