Hyatt has appointed Guido Fredrich as Vice President, Development Luxury and Lifestyle for Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME). Fredrich will lead the growth of Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle portfolios across the region as the hotel group continues its expansion across gateway cities and leisure destinations. His appointment comes as Hyatt develops its presence … [Read more...]
REVERB Hamburg Brings Music-Led Hotel Concept to Former WWII Bunker
REVERB Hamburg is combining music-led hospitality with one of the German city’s most distinctive historic buildings, operating from the upper floors of a former Second World War anti-aircraft bunker. Part of Hard Rock Hotel Group’s REVERB concept, the property occupies the top six floors of Flakturm IV in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district and represents the brand’s first REVERB … [Read more...]
Caravan to Open Largest Site at Southbank Centre This November
Caravan is to open its largest restaurant to date at London’s Southbank Centre this November, marking the all-day dining group’s tenth restaurant. The 8,500 sq ft flagship will occupy two floors alongside an outdoor terrace and represents the latest stage in Caravan’s expansion since opening its first restaurant on Exmouth Market in 2010. The development includes the … [Read more...]
Conrad Nagoya Opens in The Landmark Nagoya Sakae
Hilton has opened Conrad Nagoya in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., marking the debut of its Conrad Hotels & Resorts luxury brand in Nagoya. The 170-room hotel occupies the upper floors of The Landmark Nagoya Sakae, the tallest skyscraper in the city’s Sakae district, and is directly connected to Sakae Station. Its opening expands Conrad’s global … [Read more...]
The Red Sea EDITION Opens as First Resort on Shura Island
The Red Sea EDITION has opened as the first resort on Shura Island, marking the latest stage in the development of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea tourism destination. The 240-room beachfront hotel forms part of the Foster + Partners masterplan for Shura Island and comprises a collection of beachfront and golf-facing pavilions. Designed by Rockwell Group, the property takes … [Read more...]
Arsenal and Legends Global Launch 1886 by Arsenal at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal FC and Legends Global have launched 1886 by Arsenal, a new matchday food and beverage experience at Emirates Stadium for the new Premier League season. Named after the year Arsenal was founded, the concept introduces redesigned retail menus, a greater focus on North London suppliers and new technology aimed at improving speed of service across the … [Read more...]
Norman’s Co-Founder Elliott Kaye to Open Marrion’s in Hackney
Norman’s co-founder Elliott Kaye is to open his first solo venture, Marrion’s, on Hackney’s Morning Lane on Thursday 10 September 2026. The neighbourhood bar and restaurant will open from Thursday to Saturday evenings, with an additional Sunday brunch service, offering guests the option to stop for a drink at the bar or stay for dinner. Kaye previously worked at Lyle’s, … [Read more...]
Gather + Gather Secures £37m of New Further and Higher Education Contracts
Gather + Gather has secured three new catering and hospitality partnerships across the further and higher education sector worth more than £37 million in total. The contracts with Edge Hill University, the University of West London and City College Norwich will run for between five and seven years, with Gather + Gather beginning services during the new academic … [Read more...]
1898 Porter’s House to Open in Ghent on 1 September
Belgian hospitality brand 1898 is to open 1898 Porter’s House in Ghent on 1 September 2026 following the restoration of a historic waterfront property in the centre of the city. The property has been designed as a heritage townhouse and can be booked as individual rooms and suites or reserved in its entirety, accommodating up to 10 guests. Additional services available … [Read more...]
Brindisa Tapas Appoints Kelly Richardson as Managing Director
Brindisa Tapas has appointed Kelly Richardson as its first Managing Director as the London-based Spanish restaurant group strengthens its leadership team. Richardson, who has been with Brindisa since 2018, will take responsibility for the group’s operations and long-term strategy, working alongside executive founders Monika Linton and Ratnesh Bagdai. The newly created … [Read more...]
Cardiff Hospitality Community Unites for Biggest Hospitality vs 10K Yet
More than 130 people from across Cardiff’s hospitality industry are preparing to take part in the CDF 10K as the city’s Hospitality vs 10K Challenge returns for its biggest year yet. Runners representing more than 30 restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and leisure venues will take part in the race on Sunday 6 September, raising money for Cardiff-based children’s charity Dreams … [Read more...]
Chef Anish Nair to Open Pataaka in Atlanta on 22 August
Atlanta-based chef Anish Nair is to open Pataaka, a modern Indian small-plates restaurant, in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday 22 August. The restaurant will open for lunch and dinner at the base of Spring Quarter, a mixed-use district developed by Portman spanning a full city block and incorporating more than 40,000 sq ft of retail and dining space alongside offices and … [Read more...]
The Old Crown to Host Bank Holiday Fundraiser for Billy’s Battalion
The Old Crown in Great Bookham is to host a four-day programme of fundraising and community events across the August Bank Holiday weekend in support of local charity Billy’s Battalion. The Heartwood Inn will stage live music, comedy, magic, family entertainment and a silent auction as part of Billy Wears The Crown, with donations collected throughout the … [Read more...]
The value of welcoming differing hospitality perspectives into the same room
Every hospitality business accumulates experience. Individually, each piece of experience has value. Much of that experience naturally remains within the business where it was acquired. Increasingly, members of Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) are sharing their experiences with others in the aha community, exposing what they have learned to different perspectives and, in … [Read more...]
Lincoln City Partners with Oak View Group to Enhance Stadium Hospitality
Lincoln City has appointed Oak View Group to oversee hospitality and catering operations at the ProAmpac Stadium as part of wider investment in the matchday and events experience. OVG Hospitality will work with the club across general concessions, premium hospitality, conferences, events and other activities held at the stadium. The partnership will focus on improving … [Read more...]
