Earlier this month, The aha Mediterranean Forum, in Partnership with VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings, brought together a diverse group of leaders not often found in the same room. Government ministers, financial leaders, professional services, tourism authorities, and hospitality operators sat alongside one another in Malta, not to observe, but to engage. The setting … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2026
Jimmy Garcia Celebrates 10 Years on the South Bank with New Riverside Rotisserie Concept Rotate
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Chef Jimmy Garcia is celebrating 10 years of cooking on London’s South Bank with the launch of an exciting new rotisserie concept, Rotate by Jimmy, opening Thursday 23 April. The launch coincides with the Southbank Centre’s own 75th anniversary, making it a moment of double celebration on the Thames. A decade … [Read more...]
Cornish Bakery Now Open in Lincoln
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has just opened its new design-led bakery in Lincoln. The bespoke new bakery opened on Saturday 28th March with the help of local charity, Let them Eat Cake. Let them Eat Cake Let is a weekly outreach charity team in Lincoln who support the homeless community through hot meals. The … [Read more...]
Rhumshack Group Expands Estate with the Opening of Rum Kitchen
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The Rhumshack Group, owners of London’s longest-running Caribbean restaurant brand, Cottons, is set to expand its estate this spring with the launch of Rum Kitchen on Inverness Street in Camden. The site marks the group’s first dedicated bar brand and a repositioning of the Rum Kitchen name, which previously operated … [Read more...]
Wingstop UKI Opens Second Site in Reading
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Wingstop UKI, the restaurant brand that doesn’t play when it comes to flavour, opens its second site in Reading today. To celebrate the highly anticipated opening, the first 100 people through the door will receive free chicken wings. Located in Reading Gate Retail Park, one of the town’s largest and most-visited … [Read more...]
Evok Collection Appoints Adam Bentalha as Group Chief Executive Officer
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Evok Collection announces the appointment of Adam Bentalha as Group Executive Chef, a natural progression for someone who has been supporting the group since 2018. Trained in Parisian palaces and leading fine dining institutions, Adam Bentalha has developed a cuisine that is both contemporary and generous, rooted in … [Read more...]
The Gresham Aparthotel Refocuses on Elevated Guest Experience with Strategic Refinement
The Gresham Aparthotel has announced the closure of its onsite restaurant as part of a strategic move away from casual dining, enabling a renewed focus on delivering exceptional long- and short-term stays. The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester officially opened in November 2021. Located on Market Street in the former Fenwick department store building, it launched following a … [Read more...]
New Dining Destination O.W Launches in Leicester
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection, managed by The Ascott Limited, proudly introduces O.W. At The Grand, a new restaurant inspired by the hotel's rich heritage. Located within the city’s newly reopened iconic hotel, moments from Leicester train station and High Cross Shopping Centre, O.W. brings a fresh approach to … [Read more...]
Somerset Specialist College Forges Maltese Link
Staff at a leading specialist college and training hotel in Minehead, Somerset, have agreed to support Malta in opening up opportunities for its young people with learning difficulties to help them follow a career in hospitality and catering. Aurora Foxes, part of The Aurora Group, is the UK's only fully operating training hotel for young people with special educational … [Read more...]
A Portrait of Manchester: Kimpton Clocktower Launches Rare Tony Wilson Exhibition
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI This spring, Manchester landmark Kimpton Clocktower Hotel will continue to establish itself as a cultural powerhouse in the city, unveiling a free exhibition of previously unseen portraits of Tony Wilson, one of Manchester’s most influential figures in music. Launching at The Refuge on April 9th and running until 20th May, Tony Wilson: A … [Read more...]
Ambros Daytona Joins Trademark Collection by Wyndham as Daytona Beach’s First Property in the Brand
Daytona’s first boutique hotel, Ambros Daytona, has joined Trademark Collection by Wyndham, part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, becoming the first property in the portfolio in Daytona Beach. The 50-room hotel, opened in January 2026, is designed for leisure traveler's with an emphasis on wellbeing, and aims to transform the coastal city’s hospitality offerings. Trademark … [Read more...]
Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance membership
Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens has become the latest hospitality operator to join Accessible Hospitality Alliance membership. The grand Victorian Grade II listed country house hotel, set within 66 acres of award-winning gardens and parkland near Hook in Hampshire, brings a distinctive combination of heritage, scale, and guest experience to the growing alliance of … [Read more...]
New Opening: Ornella, The New Milanese Restaurant from Founders of Lupa
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Ornella, a new Milanese restaurant from the founders of Roman-inspired restaurant LUPA, will open this April on Wilton Way, London Fields. Ed Templeton, Naz Hassan, and Theo James have created a restaurant serving classic dishes that celebrate the vibrant flavours of Northern Italy. The menu reflects the city … [Read more...]
Tatvani Private Estate Joins the Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes Collection
Tatvani, the exclusive retreat in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, has been selected to join the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes collection, a portfolio of the world’s most remarkable private villas and estates. The partnership brings Tatvani into the global network of private vacation homes represented by Mandarin Oriental, among the world’s most esteemed … [Read more...]
Schiacciata By Way of Dal Fiorentino Opens Its 5th Site in Notting Hill
Dal Fiorentino Notting Hill will open on March 28, marking a fifth location for this best loved Italian sandwich shop. Located at 38 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH and offering an authentic taste of Schiacciata from Florence, these gourmet sandwiches are truly Belissimo! Founded by husband and wife team Andrei and Crisitina in 2022, the pair wanted to bring a taste of Florence … [Read more...]
