This morning a virtual ‘thank you’ was shared between Southampton hotels and charity, FareShare. In February 2020 the Southampton & Region Hoteliers Association held their second Hospitality Awards night sponsored by Cab My Ride, recognising the hard work of those in the Southampton hospitality industry. The non-profit event raised and donated a fantastic £3,000 to…
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The Corona Virus as put events across the world on hold. It’s a tough time for everyone working in this sector and there is no clear end to the current national lockdown however the message coming from industry professionals is “keep moving and don’t be afraid to lock in dates”. Tips from Association Meetings International…
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Solent Conference Centre hosted the first Annual Apprenticeship Awards and Gala Dinner this month, which saw over 100 industry professionals attend from across Hampshire. The event was hosted in our awe-inspiring Spark Atrium, which was transformed for a 3 course dinner and drinks. The Apprenticeship Awards were conceived to celebrate excellence in our apprentices and…
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The second Hospitality Awards, organised by The Southampton Region Hoteliers Association celebrated the high achievers and teams that amplify the best hospitality has to offer in the city region on 7th February. Attended by 140 delegates, those in attendance at the awards event held on 7th February at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Southampton, were treated…
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Spa Refurbishment New for 2020! The Solent Hotel Spa refurbishment is new for 2020 which showcases the fabulous new look treatment and relaxation rooms that have been designed to ensure guests receive the ultimate restful experience during their visit. The £90,000 renovation includes a stylish reception where guests will be greeted before being taken…
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Major Expansion of the Balmer Lawn Hotel The Balmer Lawn Hotel Refurbishment 2020 is in full swing. The venue has submitted a planning application to the New Forest National Park Authority. This scheme covers the following additional facilities; 38 Additional en-suite double/twin bedrooms, good sized rooms with lots of natural light. Garden access…
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Gods House Tower is Southampton’s newest gallery and event hire space, and a unique venue in one of the city’s most important historic monuments. The iconic building can be hired exclusively for corporate events, parties, launches and meetings, or on a room-by-room basis. The venue is a fully licensed venue with in-house and external catering…
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The brightest and best employers in the catering and hospitality industry joined together in September to celebrate outstanding achievements in recruitment, retention and development, which saw Home Grown Hotels, The Dorchester, Five Guys and Marston’s among those recognised for their successes. The 2019 Caterer.com People Awards were attended by over 500 of the industry’s top professionals at…
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Business South’s annual Local Produce Show will take place on Friday 24th January 2020, Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Over 50 local producers in Hampshire and the surrounding areas will attend to meet more than 200 buyers and chefs. Now in its twelfth year, the Local Produce Show, organised by Business South, Paris Smith,…
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The site for this new hotel property occupies a prominent location on Harbour Parade facing West Quay Shopping Centre. Planning was approved in January 2017 for a 213 bedroom hotel to operate as a Moxy brand, which is part of the Marriot group. Moxy is a new brand of hotel which has been launched in…
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