Janet Harmer

Janet Harmer

Observer of the hospitality industry for 33 years. Always on the look out for genuine hotel and restaurant experiences.

News

Perfect storm ahead predicted for UK hotel sector

11 December 2019 by

A slowdown in revenue per available room (revpar) and rising costs is expected to drive the UK hotel sector into a perfect storm.

Chef

Menuwatch: The Betterment

11 December 2019 by

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

Horwood House hotel secures £2.05m funding for refurbishment News

Horwood House hotel secures £2.05m funding for refurbishment

05 December 2019 by

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 News

The Royal Oak in Paley Street put up for sale by Sir Michael Parkinson’s son

04 December 2019 by

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 News

Around 160 guests and staff rescued from blazing Travelodge hotel in Brentford

04 December 2019 by

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 News

Kitchen porter speaks of 'unimaginable and tragic terrorist attack' at Fishmongers’ Hall

04 December 2019 by

A kitchen porter who was stabbed when he bravely confronted the terrorist who murdered two people[...]

Price of Manor hotel near Bicester reduced to £4.8m News

Price of Manor hotel near Bicester reduced to £4.8m

02 December 2019

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 News

Ken McCulloch receives honorary degree from Glasgow Caledonian University

28 November 2019

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 News

Bloc Gatwick to nearly double in size to 473 bedrooms

28 November 2019 by

Bloc Hotels is looking to nearly double the size of its 245-bedroom property at the South[...]

News

Opening of Daniel Humm’s restaurant at Claridge’s confirmed for 9 December

28 November 2019 by

Davies and Brook, the first London restaurant from New York-based three-Michelin-starred chef Daniel Humm, will open[...]

News

How Gary Rhodes led the revival of British cuisine

28 November 2019 by

The impact of the late Gary Rhodes on the British food scene cannot be underestimated.

Part of Eastbourne's Claremont hotel collapses following fire News

Part of Eastbourne's Claremont hotel collapses following fire

28 November 2019 by

Part of the 72-bedroom Claremont hotel in Eastbourne, which was ravaged by fire six days ago,[...]

How Gary Rhodes led the revival of British cuisine News

How Gary Rhodes led the revival of British cuisine

27 November 2019

The impact of Gary Rhodes on the British food scene can not be underestimated.

Hotel Cateys 2019: Conference and Banqueting Team of the Year Hotel

Hotel Cateys 2019: Conference and Banqueting Team of the Year

27 November 2019

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.

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

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