BWH Hotels GB is celebrating a standout year of growth, digital innovation and strengthened commercial performance, with 2025 to date, delivering record-breaking results across multiple areas of the business. Despite wider economic pressures Britain’s largest group of independent hotels generated more than £140m in total room revenue via their channels, an uplift of 7% … [Read more...]
Sodexo Strengthens Food Ambition with Appointment of Ming Lai as CEO, Premium Food
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Ming Lai as CEO for premium food, supporting its ambition to become the market leader in the food and support services in the UK and Ireland. In this new role Ming will have executive responsibility for The Good Eating Company and Fooditude and will work closely with Sodexo’s … [Read more...]
Accessible Hospitality Alliance partners with Corinthia to launch Mediterranean Accessible Hospitality Hub
The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) has today announced launching a new international chapter in Malta, establishing a dedicated Mediterranean accessible hospitality hub for operators across the region. Partnering with Corinthia St George’s Bay in Malta, aha will launch its inaugural Mediterranean forum in March 2026, extending the momentum gained through … [Read more...]
German Doner Kebab Opens at Cobham Services
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has officially opened its newest restaurant at Cobham Services, bringing its fresh, flavour-packed kebabs to one of the UK’s most visited motorway destinations. With millions of people stopping at Cobham each year, the opening gives travellers a completely different food option to what is already on offer, with a focus on quality, freshness and … [Read more...]
The Grand, York Unveils Luxurious New SubRosa Spa
Following a £2.8 million refurbishment, The Grand, York has opened the doors to SubRosa, an exquisite new spa positioned within the heart of the hotel’s vault. SubRosa provides a truly unique and state-of-the-art wellness offering, inspired by experiences from all around the world. The city-centre spa’s first stop is a collection of marocMaroc rituals which are inspired by … [Read more...]
The Medlock, a Radisson Blu Hotel, Names Senior Team Following GM Appointment
The Medlock, a Radisson Blu hotel set to open in partnership between Manchester City Football Club and Radisson Hotel Group, has welcomed its senior team following the appointment of General Manager, Richard Pearson. Samantha Byrne, Emma Wilson and Rebecca Mannix join the new hotel as Director of Sales and Marketing, Revenue Manager and People & Culture Manager … [Read more...]
Dine Like It’s 2001: The Cinnamon Club Celebrates 25 Years With a Retro Menu
To celebrate 25 years of modern Indian fine dining, The Cinnamon Club in Westminster is returning to where it all began! From 12th - 24th January, a one-off Retro Menu showcases some of the memorable dishes that put Executive Chef Vivek Singh’s first restaurant on the map with prices rolled back to 2001. A culinary time capsule, the ‘Retro Menu’ includes classics such: … [Read more...]
Saqib Bhatti MP Officially Opens University College Birmingham’s New Culinary School and Eatery at Chelmsley Wood
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Friday 5 December saw the official opening of Bluebell Wood, the brand new eatery opened at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre by University College Birmingham (UCB). To mark the occasion, a formal ribbon-cutting was undertaken by Saqib Bhatti, Conservative MP for Meriden and Solihull East. “I’ve been wanting to bring … [Read more...]
Wingstop’s First Irish Restaurant Opens Today
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is gearing up for serious flavour as Wingstop lands in Ireland with its first restaurant opening today, Monday, 8 December at 11am. The first 100 fans in line will score eight free wings, hand sauced-and-tossed in any of Wingstop’s 10 iconic flavours - from the fan-favourite Lemon Pepper to the sweet heat of Mango Habanero. The Dublin menu … [Read more...]
CRG Appoint Dean Pendlebury as Buying Director
The Country Range Group has announced that its current Head of Trading Dean Pendlebury will be promoted to the role of Buying Director, as of the 1st January 2026. Dean joined the Country Range Group in 2013 and has been instrumental in building the Group’s buying power up to £360 million, its purchasing strategy, tenders, trading compliance and the development of the … [Read more...]
Bookings Now Open at The Potter’s Heron, Chandler’s Ford – Heartwood Inns’ Eighth Pub with Rooms
The first rooms at The Potter’s Heron, in Chandler’s Ford, have been released for reservation by Heartwood Inns. The landmark thatched building is currently undergoing an extensive, multi-million-pound refurbishment to create a stunning pub with 323 internal covers, 125 external seats, and 58 beautifully designed bedrooms including two newly created rooms featuring … [Read more...]
An Exclusive All-Villa Resort Set to Bring Curated Boutique Luxury to the Indian Ocean
MGallery Collection, the boutique hotel collection within Accor Group's luxury division, is proud to announce the signing of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, a distinctive all-villa resort scheduled to open by the beginning of 2026 in the heart of the Maldives, located on the secluded and natural island of Mirihi in the South Ari Atoll. This inspiring … [Read more...]
Government jobs plan for young people slammed by NTIA
The government have outlined a plan for young people to be stripped of their right to claim benefits if they refuse a taxpayer-funded job after 18 months without a job. Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden stated that young people would need a good reason to decline one of the 55,000 six-month placements, to be rolled out from next April to avoid benefits being … [Read more...]
Coombe Abbey Hotel to star in Celebrity MasterChef Semi Final
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Celebrity MasterChef Semi Finals will start on Monday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the contestants embarking on a medieval cooking challenge in Coventry’s 12th century Coombe Abbey Hotel. The historic venue has hosted Medieval banquets since 1971, immersing guests in the year 1539, when the tranquillity of … [Read more...]
Hospitality Business Rates in Wales to Increase 80%
Analysis by UKHospitality Cymru reveals that, compared to what is currently being paid, the sector’s business rates bill will rise by £19.6 million in 2026/27 (a 23% increase), by £43.3m in 2027/28 (a 51% increase) and by £67.7 million in 2028/29 (an 80% increase). The dramatic increase is a result of rateable values increasing by 26%, business rates relief being removed, … [Read more...]
