FITUR4all, the FITUR section dedicated to accessible and inclusive tourism, organised in collaboration with IMPULSA IGUALDAD, is moving forward with preparations for its 2026 edition, with the imminent closing of applications for the FITUR4all Awards and the final definition of its strategic roundtables. The professional forum built around Spain’s new brand “Think you know … [Read more...]
Archives for 2025
Famous Windsor Pub, Two Brewers, Celebrates Visit of Prince William with a Plaque
Popular Windsor pub, Two Brewers, has commemorated a recent royal visit with a plaque at the table where Prince William sat and enjoyed a pint of cider. In September, Prince William visited the Windsor local alongside actor Eugene Levy, where the pair enjoyed a pint of Inch’s Cider and a Guinness. The duo were filming a series for Apple TV+ called ‘The Reluctant … [Read more...]
Historic Edinburgh Pub set for Major Investment in the New Year
A much-loved Belhaven pub in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is set to ring in the New Year in style with a brand-new look and elevated offering as it undergoes a significant programme of refurbishment. Recognised as a true landmark in the Grassmarket and set in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle, the Beehive Inn has been an iconic building in the capital for over 400 years … [Read more...]
The Lost Estate Announces Completion of First Private Investment Round, Valuing The Company Approaching £10 Million
The Lost Estate, creator of world-class, immersive live arts experiences blending music, theatre, and hospitality, today announces the completion of its first-ever private investment round. Based on the size of the equity stake and the scale of capital committed, the round implies a valuation for The Lost Estate approaching £10 million. While the precise terms remain … [Read more...]
Cristiano Ronaldo makes The Red Sea Destination his Private Paradise
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has welcomed football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez as homeowners at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence. The homes are part of The Red Sea Residences’ collection of ultra-luxury branded homes at one of the world’s most exclusive island … [Read more...]
Accessible Hospitality Alliance, reflecting on 2025 shaping 2026
By Denis Sheehan, Managing Director, Accessible Hospitality Alliance As 2025 draws towards its close, I reflect on what Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) has brought into discussion, and to what effect. At its heart, aha exists to convene discourse led by the experience of people living with disability, placing those experiences directly in front of the operators who … [Read more...]
German Doner Kebab Opens Four New Restaurants this December as Uk Expansion Continues
German Doner Kebab (GDK) is accelerating its UK growth with the opening of four new restaurants this December, unveiling new sites in Clydebank, Bournemouth, Romford and Leytonstone. The openings follow a strong year of growth for the QSR brand, which recently surpassed its 150th UK location and continues to build momentum across major high streets, retail parks and … [Read more...]
Hotel Gotham Newcastle Unveils Midnight at Gotham its New Year’s Eve Celebration
Hotel Gotham Newcastle is inviting guests to ring in the New Year in true Gotham style – bold, glamorous and utterly unforgettable. As the countdown to 2026 begins, the city’s newest hotel is preparing to host its first ever New Year’s Eve celebration and it’s shaping up to be Newcastle’s most talked-about night of the year. Introducing Midnight at Gotham, a one-night … [Read more...]
Travelodge Delivers Its Biggest Year of Development in Over a Decade
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, has delivered its biggest year of development in over a decade. During the year, the company opened 21 properties, adding more than 1,800 rooms to its estate through the combination of four new-builds, in Skegness, Harwich, London Beckenham and London Chiswick, and 17 rebrand acquisition hotels acquired from other brands. … [Read more...]
Perthshire Hotel Provides Foodbank Meals After Closure Threat
A Pitlochry hotel is to supply three chefs and 100 free three-course Christmas lunches to the town’s foodbank this Christmas. McKays Hotel Bar and Restaurant, plus kind-hearted suppliers, will supply and cook Christmas Day Lunch at The Storehouse: Pitlochry’s Community Foodbank. It comes just months after the festive meal was threatened by the closure of its former base … [Read more...]
Nobu Manchester Breaks Ground as Robert De Niro Visits Manchester with Salboy
Robert De Niro visited Manchester with fellow Nobu Hospitality founders Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper, joining Salboy on site to mark the Nobu Manchester groundbreaking and the next stage of the project's delivery. The founders of Nobu Hospitality joined Salboy, the Manchester property development and funding company and leading Manchester developer, to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Buzzworks Announces Move into Accommodation with First Acquisition
Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator, Buzzworks, has announced the acquisition of a North Berwick hotel, marking the company’s first move into accommodation as part of its ongoing expansion plans. The Nether Abbey Hotel, which first opened its doors in 1957 and has been run by the Stewart family for more than 60 years, sits within a late nineteenth-century building … [Read more...]
Daisy Green Set to Bring Fresh Flavours and Vibrant Community Programmes to Hampstead Heath and Queen’s Park Cafes
Visitors to some of London’s most cherished green spaces can look forward to a revitalised café experience, as a preferred operator has been selected to take leases for facilities across Hampstead Heath and Queen’s Park. At its meeting on Monday 8 December, following a six month proposal process, careful examination of officers’ recommendations, and a thorough discussion … [Read more...]
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Celebrates 35 Years of Independent Spirit with Record Growth, Adding 100 Member Hotels in 2025
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, marks the beginning of its 35th anniversary with a milestone year of growth, welcoming 100 new member hotels in 2025. Reflecting strong global appetite for meaningful travel, the portfolio now surpasses 650 properties across 90+ countries. Inspiring New Openings … [Read more...]
China Tang Welcomes Lunar New Year 2026
China Tang at The Dorchester welcomes Lunar New Year 2026 with a series of celebrations honouring Cantonese tradition, renewal and prosperity, set within the restaurant’s unmistakable 1930s Shanghai-inspired surroundings. Located on Park Lane, the Mayfair institution remains one of London’s most celebrated dining addresses, where authentic Cantonese cuisine, richly layered … [Read more...]
