Deafblind author launches business anecdotes of Yorkshire Institution

by Steve Everett - 31, December, 201830, December, 20180

Yorkshire author Paul Duffin has launched his third book “Say The Leeds And You’re Smiling” on Amazon with all proceeds donated to Prostate Cancer UK. Paul worked for the Leeds Permanent Building Society for 21 years before it was swallowed by the Halifax in 1995. The book is a light-hearted and

The best of Leeds’ hospitality sector celebrated at awards dinner

by Steve Everett - 25, June, 201823, June, 20180

The Leeds hospitality sector came together to celebrate the eleventh annual Leeds Hotel and Venues Association (LHVA) Awards Dinner, held at the Queens Hotel. Hosted by BBC Look North’s Harry Gration, MBE, the award ceremony celebrated the cream of the crop of the city’s hotel and venue staff. LHVA received headline sponsorship

Countdown to White Bear Hotel’s legendary music & beer festival begins

by Steve Everett - 19, June, 201818, June, 20180

The countdown to a North Yorkshire hotel’s three-day music and beer festival has begun with the first pint due to be pulled at noon this Friday. For the last 16 years, the White Bear Hotel in Masham has staged the family-friendly event which showcases some of the best cask ales the

Chairmanship changes at Leeds Hotels and Venues Association

by Steve Everett - 12, December, 201711, December, 20170

It’s a time of change at Leeds Hotels and Venues Association (LHVA), who are saying a fond farewell to their long-serving general manager and welcoming a fresh face into the position. After fourteen years of leading the organisation, Gordon Jackson is retiring as General Manager of Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

York hotel wishes conference organiser “happy retirement”

by Steve Everett - 11, December, 20178, December, 20170

A York hotel has said “happy retirement” to a much-valued conference organiser who has brought his two-day meeting to the city for the last two decades. And to thank David Andrews for his 18 years of business, staff from the Doubletree by Hilton York presented him with a celebratory cake made

Yorkshire car dealership manager up for motor industry award

by Steve Everett - 30, January, 201727, January, 20170

A car dealership manager from York is celebrating after being shortlisted for a national Automotive Management Award – one of the highest regarded awards in the motor industry. Glen Ramksill, centre principal at Vantage Toyota York near Clifton Moor, is one of just six people shortlisted for General Manager of

York hotelier calls emergency “staffing summit”

by Steve Everett - 6, December, 20165, December, 20160

Pictured is Graham Usher An unprecedented number of new businesses opening in York is leading to a chronic shortage of chefs, kitchen and front of house staff, one of the city’s top hoteliers has warned. So concerned is Graham Usher, General Manager of the Best Western Monkbar Hotel and chairman of

York’s Monkbar Hotel retains “gold standard” in Green Business Tourism Awards

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by Steve Everett - 10, June, 20159, June, 20150

The Best Western Monkbar Hotel in York has retained a prestigious green business tourism award. The Green Business Tourism Scheme has bestowed its highest level of recognition on the York city centre hotel - which is nearing the end of a £3m upgrade and extension project - for the second time. The

Charity ball with extra sparkle

by Steve Everett - 16, March, 201513, March, 20150

One of the guests attending Simon on the Streets’ Rough Diamond Ball on 20 March, will have the chance to take home a particularly glittering memento thanks to a Leeds-based private client jeweller, which has donated a single diamond to the charity. Everyone enjoying a glass of champagne at the event

York hotel shortlisted for best wedding venue in Yorkshire

by Steve Everett - 30, August, 201329, August, 20130

A central York hotel has been shortlisted in the North of England Wedding Awards. The Best Western Monkbar Hotel, which in the last 12 months has seen a surge in the number of receptions and civil ceremonies it stages, has been nominated in the Best Wedding Venue in Yorkshire category. Since last