Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced its latest culinary addition with Tierra y Mar, a new, elevated Mexican-inspired restaurant concept set to debut in summer 2026. This significant $10.7 million investment will create a new social dining destination, replacing the resort’s current seafood restaurant, Salt & Fin. Tierra y Mar is envisioned as a warm and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2025
Greene King Champions The Spirit of Christmas as it Gives Thanks and Offers Support to Communities This Festive Season
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, is rolling out the Christmas spirit, by offering more than 4,000 free meals to community heroes, volunteers and those spending Christmas by themselves. Pubs across the UK are bringing communities together throughout December through a range of initiatives – all of which promote connection and belonging - and working … [Read more...]
Golden Route to WEST JAPAN Partners with Airalo to Launch Exclusive Travel Connectivity Campaign
Golden Route to WEST JAPAN, a tourism initiative by Fukuoka City, is a comprehensive platform dedicated to showcasing the culture, nature, and distinctive travel experiences of western Japan and Kyushu, is delighted to announce an exclusive new campaign in partnership with Airalo, one of the world's largest and most trusted global eSIM providers. This collaboration aims to … [Read more...]
Cheers to a Milestone as Croeso Pubs Serves One Millionth Pint
Croeso Pubs is celebrating a major milestone after serving its one millionth pint of the year – that’s enough to fill the equivalent of approximately 3,800 bathtubs. To put the scale into perspective, one million pints is such a vast amount that, if poured into beer kegs and laid end-to-end, they would stretch the equivalent of around three and a half journeys between … [Read more...]
Elite Hotels Announces Changes to Executive Team for 2026
Elite Hotels has announced the appointment of its new Managing Director, Graham Copeman, who will step into the role in January 2026. He succeeds Graeme Bateman, who has led the group for the past three decades and will assume the role of Executive Chairman of Elite Hotels and its charitable arm The Rotherwick Foundation. Graham Copeman joins Elite Hotels from his previous … [Read more...]
Michelin-Recognised Chefs Open an 18-Seat Tasting Counter in West Palm Beach
Opening in late January, Emelina is the newest concept from APM Restaurant Group (Michelin-starred Ogawa, Hiyakawa, Midorie) in partnership with husband-and-wife team Chef Osmel González and Chef/Operator Camila Salazar, part of the team behind Miami’s acclaimed pop up, EntreNos (1 Michelin Star 2024 & 2025; Green Michelin Star 2025; Rising Star Chef Game Changer … [Read more...]
Care home chefs compete in Great Bupa Menu competition raising £30,000 for Trussell Trust
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club A cooking competition involving 24 talented chefs from Bupa care homes around the country has raised an incredible £30,000 for the Trussell Trust. Through a series of competitive heats, the talented contenders were whittled down to three exceptional finalists, with tables at the Great Bupa Menu Grand Final event sold to … [Read more...]
Visa & Mastercard Interchange Claim Deadline Extended
Multinational hospitality organisations trading in the UK and EEA can now join a funded legal claim addressing unlawful multilateral interchange fees (MIFs) charged on Visa and Mastercard transactions. In June 2025, the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal confirmed that these fees breached Article 101(1) TFEU, establishing firm legal precedent for recovery. The claim is managed … [Read more...]
Dominus and Cheyne Capital Complete Acquisition of Landmark Ibex House in a Joint Venture
Dominus, a leading developer, owner and operator in the hotel and student living sectors, and Cheyne Capital, the global alternative investment manager, have completed the acquisition of Ibex House, their second joint venture together. Built between 1933 and 1937, Ibex House is a landmark Grade II-listed Art Deco building located moments from Aldgate, Fenchurch Street and … [Read more...]
Alfred Works by Blend Family Announces First Wave of Food Partners
Alfred Works, the new food hall from award winning hospitality group, Blend Family, has today revealed the first wave of food partners set to open at the reimagined Custard Factory site. All three food partners are making their Birmingham debut and bringing their dishes to the city for the very first time. Opening in 2026 in the heart of Digbeth, Alfred Works is a bold new … [Read more...]
The Wildhive Collection Announces Plans for Wildhive Eshott Hall
The Wildhive Collection, the boutique hospitality brand deeply rooted in nature, has announced further plans for its second property, Wildhive Eshott Hall in Northumberland. Set to open in Summer 2026, the historic Georgian manor near the hamlet of Eshott, will become the group’s second site, following the award winning Wildhive Callow Hall in rural Derbyshire, which opened in … [Read more...]
Newcastle-Based Hotelier Honoured for Commitment to Charitable Causes
A Newcastle Great Park-based hotelier has been awarded for her commitment to charity and the local community in the Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025. Jane Heath, Head of Sales at Elite Venue Selection, was named Community & CSR Inspiring Business Woman of the Year by the North East Chamber of Commerce, for her efforts to use her extensive network to actively … [Read more...]
Dry January Signals a Major Shift as Millions Cut Back
Dry January 2025 delivered figures showing nearly a third of Brits, around 15.5 million people, took part by not drinking alcohol during that month. What began as a niche wellbeing challenge has now firmly established itself as a mainstream New Year’s resolution, with more people choosing to start the year not drinking alcohol. According to YouGov findings, 24% took part … [Read more...]
Daish’s Holidays Invests £1 Million in Winter Refurbishment Programme to Elevate Guest Experience
Leading family-owned UK coach holiday company Daish’s Holidays is set to invest £1 million in a comprehensive refurbishment programme across 10 of its hotels this winter. This investment reaffirms the company’s ongoing commitment to elevating guest experiences and modernising its portfolio ahead of the main 2026 season. The winter refurbishments will cover improvements 155 … [Read more...]
Corinthia Rome Now Taking Reservations From February 2026
Corinthia Rome, set within the former headquarters of the Bank of Italy on Piazza del Parlamento, is now taking reservations from February 2026. Marking the company’s debut in Italy, the hotel exemplifies the grand boutique concept that has become synonymous with Corinthia Hotels. Located in the historic Campo Marzio neighbourhood, the hotel positions itself as an artful … [Read more...]
