More than 50 Iranian chefs, restaurateurs, café owners, bakers, writers and hospitality professionals from the UK and across the world have signed a global statement of solidarity with the people of Iran, many of whom continue to call for political change in the country. The statement has been organised by UK-based hospitality professionals Ashkan Ashtari, Piers Zangana, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2026
Cycas to Rebrand as Vertiq
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Cycas Hospitality merges with its parent company Vertiq Capital to become Vertiq Hospitality Partners. The announcement comes as the group continues to expand its European footprint, adding more than 400 rooms across the UK and France this year, with further openings set to be announced in the coming months. Erik Jacobs, CEO, Vertiq … [Read more...]
New Events Space to Open Off The Royal Mile
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI CODE Concepts, the pioneering Edinburgh boutique hotel & urban hostel business, has announced a new innovative project: a brand-new dedicated events, community and coworking space, to be called The Pend. Occupying the historic Old Fishmarket Close site, formerly the headquarters of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, The Pend … [Read more...]
Craft Union’s North-West Team Celebrates Raising £2,400 For CALM Through Recent Car Wash and Charity Day
A team of Craft Union regional managers, operational directors and Droylsden’s Beehive pub are all celebrating after raising £2,400 for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – a suicide-prevention charity. This comes as Stonegate Group have recently announced a two-year charity partnership with CALM, with an aim of bringing suicide prevention into the heart of … [Read more...]
North Wales Pub Strengthens Facilities to Support Local Community
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility. Ty’n Llan is a busy community hub which, since reopening in 2021, provides a safe and welcoming space where people of all ages and interests can come together, … [Read more...]
New Boutique Aparthotel Opens in the City of London
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Thackeray Group has opened onefifty fenchurch, a 33-apartment independent luxury aparthotel in the City of London, operated by Vertiq Hospitality Partners. The property marks the Group’s entry into the hospitality sector and caters to growing interest in high-end extended stays within the Square Mile. The opening follows a 24-month, £12 … [Read more...]
A Legendary 15th-Century Venetian Palazzo Reawakened: Orient Express Venezia Opens in Venice
Orient Express proudly unveils Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, the extraordinary rebirth of the 15th century architectural jewel, owned by Arsenale Group, reimagined by architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman as a hotel, for the first time in nearly six centuries. A new icon in the brand’s constellation of ultra-luxury travel experiences, the … [Read more...]
Perth Country Estate Expands Offering with Launch of New Luxury Two-Bedroom Pods
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI A hotel in Perth has announced the official launch of its new two-bedroom pods, marking the latest milestone in the estate's ongoing multi-million-pound investment programme. Murrayshall Country Estate, located in Scone, Perthshire, has introduced luxury two-bedroom, self-catering pods to its accommodation offering. The new pods are … [Read more...]
Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted estate with the acquisition of three pubs in Surrey from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. The pubs are: The Cricketers on the Green in Pirbright, The Kings Arms in Egham and The Duke of Cambridge in Tilford, near Farnham. While each pub has its own individual character, … [Read more...]
Chaiiwala Indian Street Food Café to Open in Woking
Resturant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food café brand, is delighted to announce plans to open its newest high‑street café in Woking, located at 3 Chobham Road, in April. The café will be its second location in Surrey. Founded in Leicester in 2015, Chaiiwala is known for its authentic and carefully brewed Karak … [Read more...]
BM Announces Foodies 2026 Winners with Ben Schobs Taking ED&I Award for Flagship Neurodiversity Work
Catering News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club BM has announced the winners of its 2026 Foodies awards, with the Gregory Hall Equity, Diversity & Inclusion award presented to Ben Schobs in recognition of his work supporting inclusion initiatives across the business. Schobs was recognised for his work on equity, diversity and inclusion projects, including … [Read more...]
Malta addresses an accessible statement to global tourism
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Evolv Collection Expands Tavern Brand with New Openings
Multi-award-winning hospitality group The Evolv Collection, led by CEO Martin Williams and founded by the late Sir Terence Conran, is set to expand its Chop House & Tavern brand with two landmark openings: Stories Tavern in Birmingham opening on 27 April 2026 and Queens Tavern in New York's Hudson Yards opening on 4 May 2026, bringing a taste of London's tavern culture to … [Read more...]
Sodexo Strengthens Food Leadership with New Culinary Director for Government & Energy
Catering News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Sodexo has appointed Mark Webber as Culinary Director for Government & Energy, strengthening its food leadership as it invests in growth across the sector. Mark brings more than a decade of senior culinary leadership experience across business and industry, defence, education, sport and leisure. His career … [Read more...]
New Hotel Deal for The Langham to Form Ningbo Trio
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management contract for The Langham, Ningbo, a luxury hotel to be opened in the historic heart of Ningbo’s Haishu District. Situated in the Xiushui Street area, a neighbourhood known for its traditional architecture and Jiangnan heritage, the property will be the Group’s third hotel in the city. It will accompany Cordis, Dongqian … [Read more...]
