New research from YouGov has found that alcohol consumption habits are changing across Britain, with one in three drinkers reporting that they are drinking less than they were 12 months ago. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, 33% of Britons who consume alcohol say they have reduced their intake compared with a year ago. The majority of respondents (58%) reported … [Read more...]
BM Caterers Barista Reaches UK Barista Championship Semi-Finals
BM Caterers barista Yejin Kang has earned a place in the semi-finals of the UK Barista Championship, establishing herself among the country's top coffee professionals and becoming the only representative from the catering sector to progress to this stage of the competition. Widely regarded as one of the UK's most prestigious coffee competitions, the UK Barista Championship … [Read more...]
Victoria Station to Welcome UK’s First Railway Station Food Hall
Market Place Food Hall has announced plans to open a new venue at Victoria Station, creating what is believed to be the UK's first dedicated food hall within a railway station. Scheduled to open in early autumn 2026, the new destination will occupy 5,000 square feet in the heart of the station and will bring together a curated selection of food, drink and entertainment … [Read more...]
Hyatt Expands Italian Portfolio with Three New Hotels and Two Brand Debuts
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to strengthen its presence in Italy with three new hotel openings, further expanding its footprint in one of Europe's most important travel markets. The developments will add 428 rooms and suites to Hyatt's Italian portfolio and introduce two of the company's globally recognised brands to the country for the first time. Hyatt … [Read more...]
Sodexo Live! Enhances Sustainability Focus for Henley Royal Regatta 2026
Sodexo Live! will return to Henley Royal Regatta 2026 with an enhanced hospitality offering that places greater emphasis on sustainability, seasonality and locally sourced produce. Building on its role as the event's official hospitality partner, the company is evolving its approach to food and beverage delivery by increasing its focus on provenance, environmental … [Read more...]
Handwritten Collection Reaches 50 Hotels Worldwide as Global Expansion Accelerates
Handwritten Collection, Accor's collection of characterful and independently inspired hotels, has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 50th property worldwide. Launched in 2023, the brand has expanded rapidly and now operates in 20 countries, with a further 50-plus hotels currently in development as it continues its international growth … [Read more...]
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa Welcomes Back Acclaimed Artist for Summer Exhibition
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is welcoming back award-winning artist Norman Long for its Summer 2026 Art in the Atrium exhibition. The latest exhibition, hosted in partnership with Lancaster-based Gavagan Art, showcases a collection of Long's recent work alongside ceramic creations by North Wales-based artist Wendy Lawrence. Long is recognised for his versatility across … [Read more...]
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa Launches Stargazing Programme Under Maldivian Night Skies
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa has unveiled a new stargazing programme designed to offer guests a different perspective on the island experience after dark. Located at five degrees north of the equator, the resort benefits from a position that allows visitors to observe constellations from both the northern and southern hemispheres beneath some of the Maldives’ … [Read more...]
voco Zeal Exeter Science Park Appoints Executive Chef
voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has appointed Klapsia as Executive Chef, further strengthening the leadership team at the recently opened hotel. The appointment follows the property's recognition as IHG Hotels & Resorts' 2025 Opening of the Year and comes as the hotel continues to build its reputation as one of the UK's most sustainable hospitality … [Read more...]
KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar to Open Birmingham Restaurant This Autumn
KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar has announced plans to open a new restaurant in Birmingham this autumn, marking the seventh location for the growing hospitality brand. The new venue will be located on Temple Row, overlooking Cathedral Square in Birmingham's Colmore Business District, and will feature a bar and lounge, open sushi kitchen, main restaurant and private dining … [Read more...]
Fairmont St Andrews Appoints Kristian Campbell as General Manager
Fairmont St Andrews has announced the appointment of Kristian Campbell as General Manager. Campbell joins the luxury Scottish resort with more than two decades of leadership experience spanning hotels, resorts and service-led organisations, bringing expertise in operational excellence, guest experience, commercial performance and people development. He joins Fairmont St … [Read more...]
Searcys Highlights Sustainability Commitment Through Innovative Mushroom Initiative
In recognition of London Climate Action Week, Searcys is highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainability and its broader environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy through a new culinary initiative centred on mushrooms. Later this month, the events caterer will bring together senior staff and chefs to cultivate their own mushrooms, develop original dishes … [Read more...]
Brains and Breaking Brands Partner to Launch Immersive Brewery Venue in Cardiff
Brains Brewery has announced a new partnership with Welsh pub operator Breaking Brands to launch an immersive beer and sports-led destination in Cardiff's historic brewery quarter. Named The Old Brewery, the venue will be located at the former home of Brains Brewery on St Mary's Street and will bring together brewing heritage, interactive entertainment and … [Read more...]
Vagabond Opens Flagship Soho Venue as Expansion Plans Gather Pace
Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to its new flagship Soho venue, marking a significant milestone in the brand's ongoing expansion strategy. Located on Ganton Street in the heart of Soho, the new site is the largest and most ambitious venue in the company's portfolio to date. Backed by Majestic Wine Group and Fortress Investment Group, the opening reflects Vagabond's … [Read more...]
Jytte Vestergaard Appointed General Manager of New Moxy Aarhus Hotel
Core Hospitality has announced the appointment of Jytte Vestergaard as General Manager of Moxy Aarhus, the new lifestyle hotel set to join Marriott International's Moxy brand portfolio. Known within Moxy Hotels as the property's "Captain", Vestergaard will oversee day-to-day operations, recruitment and team development, while ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest … [Read more...]
