British brasserie The Mercer has relocated to Threadneedles, YTL Hotels’ boutique hotel in the City of London. The move brings The Mercer’s 18-year history to the former headquarters of the London, City and Midland Bank, placing the restaurant a short distance from its original City address. Threadneedles occupies a former banking hall dating back to 1856 and is located … [Read more...]
Gold Service Scholarship 2027 Launch to Feature Nick Jones, Grace Dent, Martin Kuczmarski and Sam Ward
Nick Jones MBE, Martin Kuczmarski, Grace Dent and Sam Ward will headline the launch of the 2027 Gold Service Scholarship at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane on 7 September. The event will mark the official launch of the latest Scholarship programme and begin its search for promising front-of-house food and beverage professionals from across the UK. The four … [Read more...]
QHotels Collection Partnership with Carefree Delivers More Than 6,200 Breaks for Unpaid Carers
The QHotels Collection has provided more than 6,200 complimentary hotel breaks to unpaid carers since beginning its partnership with charity Carefree in 2022. More than a third of the stays have taken place during the past year as the hotel group continues to provide vacant accommodation to carers who dedicate significant amounts of time to looking after family members and … [Read more...]
Wotton House Launches Outdoor ‘BBQ Boardroom’ Meetings Concept
Wotton House in Surrey has launched the BBQ Boardroom, a new outdoor meetings concept combining corporate events with open-fire cooking and food-led networking. The concept makes use of the hotel’s 13 acres of Italianate Gardens, with the purpose-built Garden Kitchen providing space for meetings and outdoor dining for up to 100 delegates. The venue is covered by a … [Read more...]
Brend Collection Manager Completes 180-Mile Charity Cycle Across Nine Hotels
A Brend Collection manager has completed a 180-mile cycling challenge across Devon and Cornwall, visiting all nine hotels in the group’s portfolio within 12 hours in support of Children’s Hospice South West. Aidan, Assistant Manager at The Victoria Hotel in Sidmouth, completed the Tour de Brend Hotels on Tuesday 25 August following months of preparation. The challenge … [Read more...]
Park Hyatt to Debut in Portugal with Comporta Resort and Residences
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Portuguese real estate developer Coporgest have announced plans to develop Park Hyatt Comporta and Park Hyatt Comporta Residences, with an opening expected in 2029. The project will mark the Park Hyatt brand’s debut in Portugal and extend Hyatt’s luxury presence in Europe. Located in Comporta in Portugal’s Alentejo region, the development … [Read more...]
Amy Birnbaum Promoted to Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for Moxy Hotels
Moxy Hotels in New York City and Miami has promoted Amy Birnbaum to Regional Director of Sales & Marketing. Birnbaum previously served as Sales Director at Moxy Williamsburg and will now oversee sales and marketing across six properties owned by Lightstone. Her portfolio comprises Moxy Times Square, Moxy East Village, Moxy Chelsea, Moxy Lower East Side, Moxy … [Read more...]
JW Marriott Mussoorie Appoints Amrita Kaul Rawat as Director of Human Resources
JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa has appointed Amrita Kaul Rawat as its new Director of Human Resources. Rawat brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience to the role, with a career spanning operational and human resources leadership across Marriott International properties in India and the UAE. She joins the resort from Dubai Marriott Harbour … [Read more...]
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Unveils ‘Indochina and After’ Art Exhibition
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled ‘Indochina and After’, an exhibition exploring the continuing evolution of Vietnamese art from the Indochina era to contemporary practice. Presented in collaboration with The Muse Artspace, the exhibition forms part of the hotel’s ‘125 Years of a Legend’ anniversary programme and will run in its Opera Wing lobby until 8 October … [Read more...]
Desert Rock Becomes One of World’s First DarkSky Approved Resorts
Desert Rock Resort in Saudi Arabia’s Hijaz Mountains has become one of the first resorts in the world to achieve certification under the DarkSky Approved Lodging & Resort programme. Located within a secluded valley at The Red Sea, the certification recognises the resort’s night sky quality, approach to responsible outdoor lighting and protection of the natural … [Read more...]
Novotel Launches Global Longevity Week Across 630 Hotels
Novotel is to launch its first global Longevity Week from 7–13 September, introducing a programme of activities focused on everyday health and wellbeing across more than 630 hotels worldwide. The initiative will centre on four areas – Eat, Sleep, Move and Meet – with expert-led talks, masterclasses, digital content and in-hotel experiences designed around everyday wellness … [Read more...]
Sopwell House Appoints Luigi Villani as Director of Spa
Sopwell House in Hertfordshire has appointed Luigi Villani as its new Director of Spa, with responsibility for Cottonmill Spa and The Club at Cottonmill. Villani brings more than 20 years of international experience across luxury spa and wellness operations to the role. He joins Sopwell House from Kempinski Hotels, where he served as Head of Spas and was responsible for … [Read more...]
The Langham Launches ‘Luminaries in Residence’ with Ayanga Photography Exhibition
The Langham Hotels and Resorts has launched ‘Luminaries in Residence’, a new global events series bringing exhibitions, performances and other cultural experiences to its hotels. The programme expands The Langham’s ‘Your Story. Our Legacy.’ brand campaign through collaborations with its cultural ambassadors, known as Langham Luminaries. Its first instalment, ‘The … [Read more...]
Galgorm Collection Invests £150,000 in Ballymena Roundabout Transformation
Galgorm Collection has completed a £150,000 transformation of the Galgorm roundabout near Ballymena as part of its wider investment in the local community. The two-year project began in 2025, when the hospitality group invested £100,000 in restoring the structure of the roundabout, including its stone wall and existing tree planting. A further £50,000 has been invested … [Read more...]
Hyatt Appoints Guido Fredrich to Lead EAME Luxury and Lifestyle Development
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...]
