JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa has appointed Pallavi Pandey as Director of Sales. Pandey brings more than 15 years’ experience in hospitality sales, revenue strategy and business development. She has built her career across some of India’s leading hotel brands, delivering commercial results across MICE, leisure, travel trade and inbound business … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2026
The Balmoral Unveils Literary-Inspired Event Spaces Celebrating Scotland’s Storytelling Heritage
The Balmoral has unveiled a new collection of private event spaces inspired by three of Scotland’s most celebrated literary icons. The spaces have been designed to transform celebrations, private dining and corporate entertaining into distinctive story-led experiences. Launching on 30 July, three of the hotel’s private event spaces have been reimagined as The Rebus … [Read more...]
Team Behind Cocotte to Open Bistro Cocotte in Kingly Court
Bistro Cocotte will open in Kingly Court, Soho, in late 2026. The modern French bistro and wine bar is a new concept from founder Romain Bourrillon and the team behind Cocotte. The restaurant will sit as a destination in its own right, centred on produce-led, generous cooking. The menu will be gourmand without feeling heavy, pairing simple, ingredient-led dishes with … [Read more...]
Ireland’s Newest Five-Star Golf Hotel Opens on the Wild Atlantic Way
A landmark new hotel on the Wild Atlantic Way has officially opened, marking a significant moment for hospitality in the west of Ireland. The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, has become the first new five-star hotel to open in Galway in more than two decades. The opening brings together championship golf, immersive wellness and … [Read more...]
Bransholme Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Makeover
The Meadows in Bransholme has officially reopened following a £376,142 investment. The pub reopened on Thursday 23 July after a transformational refurbishment. The Meadows is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Behind the bar is experienced … [Read more...]
Cheval Collection Appoints Alyona Antonenko as General Counsel
Cheval Collection has appointed Alyona Antonenko as General Counsel. The appointment will support the luxury serviced apartment group as it enters its next phase of strategic development. Cheval Collection continues to grow its international portfolio through management contracts and recently moved into the branded residences sector with properties in London and … [Read more...]
University College Birmingham Acquires Former The Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White Restaurant
University College Birmingham has announced the acquisition of two venues within Birmingham’s The Cube. The acquisition marks the beginning of a significant investment programme designed to create learning environments for the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. The Birmingham College of Food, part of University College Birmingham, will take over … [Read more...]
BM Caterers’ Santo Coffee Earns 3-Star Great Taste Accolade in Double Award Win
BM Caterers’ Santo Coffee has been awarded a 3-Star Great Taste Award. The accolade places Santo among the highest-rated food and drink products judged in this year’s awards. Recognised as one of the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation schemes, Great Taste receives more than 15,000 entries each year. In 2026, only around 2.3% of products … [Read more...]
Cameron House launches exclusive new speedboat experiences on Loch Lomond
Cameron House, located on the banks of Loch Lomond, has launched a new collection of luxury speedboat experiences following the arrival of Victoria, a state-of-the-art Super Air Nautique GS22 at the resort's marina. The new addition expands Cameron House’s watersports and private charter offering, with a new way to experience the waters of Loch Lomond. With an experienced … [Read more...]
JA Mar Hall Signals Bold New Era for Food and Beverage with Senior Appointments
JA Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort has made a series of senior appointments as it accelerates the next phase of its multi-million-pound transformation. The new leadership team has been appointed to redefine the five-star resort’s food, beverage and guest experience. Brian Scanlan joins as Executive Chef, alongside Yasmine Gibb as Food & Beverage Services Manager and … [Read more...]
Mayor of Solihull Opens AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham NEC and Airport
AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham NEC and Airport has officially opened as Birmingham Airport prepares for its busiest summer on record. The hotel was opened by The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Sardul Singh Marwa MBE JP. Councillor Marwa said: “I am delighted to welcome AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham NEC and Airport to Solihull. “The hotel will provide high-quality … [Read more...]
Cordelia’s Mayfair Brings Contemporary Grill Dining to Clarges Street
Cordelia’s Mayfair will open at 6 Clarges Street on 26 August 2026. The modern live-fire steakhouse will celebrate the craft of cooking over charcoal, pairing premium ingredients with open-fire cooking. The restaurant will offer a fresh take on the classic grill, bringing together dry-aged steaks, seasonal produce, cocktails and live entertainment in an all-day dining … [Read more...]
Colonel Sanders’ legacy memorabilia auction generates $300,000
The historic auction of Colonel Harland Sanders' personal collection generated just shy of $300,000 in sales, with more than 100 artifacts sold across 74 lots to collectors, historians, entrepreneurs, and fans around the world. Held July 28 at the Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville, Kentucky, the auction attracted more than 500 bidders, both in person … [Read more...]
Beaumier Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Strategic Appointments
Beaumier has announced two strategic appointments to strengthen its leadership team. The European boutique hotel group has promoted Anna Fedou to Chief Commercial Officer and Diederik Visser to Chief Digital Officer. Both appointments are effective from July 2026. Fedou joined Beaumier in June 2024 as Head of Brand and Marketing. In her new role as Chief … [Read more...]
The Broadway, St James’s Park Announces September Opening of SushiDog
SushiDog is set to open at The Broadway, the landmark mixed-use development in St James’s Park. The new 1,138 sq ft restaurant is due to open in September and will seat up to 28 guests. It will become SushiDog’s second-largest site after its flagship on Warren Street. The signing is the latest in a series of retail lettings at The Broadway, strengthening the … [Read more...]
