Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK A Lake District hospitality venue is manufacturing its own home-made, flavoured crisps for guests to enjoy in its bar, restaurant and microbrewery. Wild Boar Estate is producing the crisps which can be served hot or cold with different toppings and sauces as a tasty pre-dinner snack, as well as for bar nibbles and an ideal accompaniment … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2026
Lane7 Posts Festive Sales Surge and Appoints First Chairman
Boutique bowling operation Lane7 has reported a 28% boost in sales over its Christmas 2025 trading period. The increase has been driven, in part, by an impressive 14% leap in like-for-like corporate bookings. It rounds off a two-year period where Lane7 is reporting a doubling of its revenues.It says the leap has shown a marked increase because those looking for a great … [Read more...]
Play, Connect, Give Back: Join Hospitality’s Golf Day at The Belfry
The Institute of Hospitality Golf Day returns on Thursday 14 May 2026 at The Belfry, once again bringing hospitality professionals together for an incredible day of sport and networking, taking place at the only venue in the world to host four Ryder Cups. The day begins with breakfast in The Wishaw Suite before teams head out following a short briefing from the resort’s … [Read more...]
Dinner Ladies Achieves B Corp Certification with Standout Score of 102.6
Certification recognises community impact, mission-locked governance, and a culture of trust. Dinner Ladies is proud to announce it has officially been certified as a B Corporation, joining a global movement of businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability alongside a commitment to goals beyond … [Read more...]
Wargrave Landlady Becomes Brakspear’s Longest-Serving Licensee
Pub & Bar News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Forty-six years after she took the keys to The Bull in Wargrave, near Maidenhead, landlady Jayne Worrall has become pub operator Brakspear’s longest-serving licensee. And despite the many challenges facing the industry, she has no imminent plans to call time. Jayne is in her third ‘life’ at The Bull, having started at the pub in … [Read more...]
Accor Leads Hospitality Innovation with the Launch of Its ALL Accor App in Chatgpt
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK ALL Accor, the powerful booking platform and worldclass loyalty program of Accor, haveannounced the launch of its ALL Accor app in ChatGPT designed to enrich the experience of its growing customer base. Accor thus becomes one of the first hotel groups and French industry leader to offer such an innovation, positioning itself at the … [Read more...]
Our Journey: WorldBake Becomes Ditsch UK
After nearly 20 years of partnership with Ditsch, we are proud of this next chapter in our story: WorldBake is now Ditsch UK. This marks a significant milestone in our journey and strengthens our presence in the UK market while connecting us more closely with one of Europe's most respected bakery brands. A Partnership Built on Quality and Trust Our relationship with Ditsch … [Read more...]
Dominus and Cheyne Capital JV Secure Planning for 382-Room Landmark Hotel
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Dominus, a leading investor, developer, and operator in the hotel and student living sectors, and Cheyne Capital, the global alternative investment manager, have secured approval from the City of London Corporation to transform Ibex House from a vacant 250,000 sq ft (GIA) office into a 382-room hotel designed by renowned hospitality … [Read more...]
Only a Pavement Away Releases 2025–26 Impact Report: £32m Boost to UK Economy
Only A Pavement Away has released its 2025–2026 Impact Report, revealing the powerful difference the hospitality industry and the charity continue to make in rebuilding lives. The national charity, which supports people facing or at risk of homelessness, prison leavers and other barriers to employment, supported 807 people into work over the past year, contributing £32 … [Read more...]
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Unveils £22.4m Extension, Expanding to 290 Rooms
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh has officially opened a major new extension, increasing the hotel’s capacity by 100 bedrooms and taking the total room count to 290. The eight-storey extension forms part of a wider development investment in the site, with the extension itself representing approximately £22.4 million of spend. The project … [Read more...]
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton Unveils New Warming Winter Menus
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton is delighted to announce the launch of its specially curated winter menus, bringing a seasonally inspired culinary experience to its restaurant. From hearty roasts to inventive vegetarian dishes, guests can enjoy comforting, high-quality food crafted by The Clink’s talented trainee chefs. The Clink is a public restaurant located within … [Read more...]
Hotel Victoria Provides Coastal Escape During Dark Skies Festival
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Hotel Victoria in Robin Hood’s Bay is gearing up to welcome visitors and guests during the North York Moors National Park Dark Skies Festival (13 February – 1 March) following the announcement that it has been accepted as a dark skies-friendly accommodation business. The hotel has unveiled its star-studded package during the Dark Skies … [Read more...]
A Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Escape on Windermere
Hotel News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Families are in for a treat this Easter as Storrs Hall, set on the shores of Windermere, is offering an idyllic Spring-time escape complete with a Winnie-the-Pooh themed Tiny Tots Tea for little ones, plus acres of private grounds for Easter egg adventures. Running throughout the Easter holidays, the Tiny Tots Tea is designed especially … [Read more...]
EY appoints Robert Pyle as UK&I Restaurant Sector Leader
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK EY has appointed Robert Pyle, Partner in EY-Parthenon’s Strategy team, as its new UK&I Restaurant Sector Leader. Robert will lead EY’s work across the restaurant and out-of-home foodservice market, bringing together expertise from across the firm to help clients navigate industry change, drive growth and strengthen … [Read more...]
Bringing Sri Lankan Heat to the City’s West End
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK KOCHCHI Glasgow, the highly anticipated new Sri Lankan dining destination, has opened its first standalone restaurant in Glasgow's West End. The opening marks an exciting new chapter for the brand, which first captured Scotland’s attention at Bonnie & Wild in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter - the acclaimed Scottish food … [Read more...]
