Great Central Railway has launched a special steam train experience combining onboard dining with the partial solar eclipse taking place on Wednesday 12 August 2026. The Fish & Eclipse Evening Special will depart from Loughborough Central at 6.15pm before travelling along the heritage railway towards Swithland Viaduct. Passengers will be served a fish and chip … [Read more...]
Whiteface Lodge Enters New Culinary Era with Senior Dining Appointments
Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid is entering a new chapter in its culinary story with the appointment of two senior food and beverage leaders. The AAA Four Diamond and MICHELIN Key-rated all-suite resort has introduced Michael Rush as Senior Executive Chef and Holden J. Decker as Food & Beverage Director. Their leadership is shaping a refreshed collection of … [Read more...]
Aurora Foxes’ graduation ceremony celebrates ‘Progress not perfection’
‘Progress not perfection’ was celebrated at a graduation ceremony for students at the specialist hospitality and catering college in Minehead and held at the town’s holiday resort Butlin’s. In his introduction, Aurora Foxes’ Principal Mark Costello spoke about the many small moments students experience at the college that can instil feelings of confidence, which in turn … [Read more...]
Techality joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance
Technology increasingly shapes how people experience hospitality and how inclusive and accessible workplaces operate. When applications are designed and implemented with all users in mind, they enable greater participation among guests and employees alike. Techality has joined Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) as its latest Service Partner Member, bringing firsthand … [Read more...]
Old Course Hotel Welcomes Tom Kerridge and The Hebridean Baker for Autumn Chef Series
Old Course Hotel in St Andrews has announced that Tom Kerridge and Coinneach MacLeod, known as The Hebridean Baker, will lead two events in its autumn Chef Series. MacLeod will host a Scottish-inspired afternoon tea on 17 October, while Kerridge will present a five-course tasting menu at the hotel’s Road Hole Restaurant on 14 November. The Chef Series brings chefs and … [Read more...]
Accent Catering joins growing Accessible Hospitality Alliance
Accent Catering has become the latest foodservice business to join Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha), adding further momentum to a membership that continues to expand across hospitality and catering. The independent caterer operates across the workplace and education sectors, providing catering services to businesses, independent schools, academies and state schools across … [Read more...]
wagamama and Charcoal Concepts Form Joint Venture to Target 100 Restaurants Across India
wagamama and Charcoal Concepts have announced a multi-million-pound joint venture to accelerate the casual dining brand’s expansion across India. The partnership between The Restaurant Group-owned wagamama and Charcoal Concepts, the multi-brand restaurant platform owned by K Hospitality Corp, aims to open at least 100 wagamama restaurants across India during the next 10 … [Read more...]
Sunset Hospitality Group Signs 12 Deals as Global Portfolio Reaches 112 Destinations
Sunset Hospitality Group has completed 12 new signings during the latest quarter as it accelerates its international expansion. The agreements take the Dubai-based lifestyle hospitality group’s portfolio to 112 destinations across 27 countries, with a further 55 openings in development. According to the company, its portfolio has grown by more than 150% during the past … [Read more...]
THE NICI Awarded Five AA Stars in Bournemouth First Since 2000
THE NICI in Bournemouth has been awarded Five AA Stars following a comprehensive inspection, returning the rating to the seaside town for the first time since 2000. The recognition makes THE NICI Bournemouth’s first Five AA Star hotel in 26 years. The coastal resort opened in summer 2022 as the first property under THE NICI brand. Its latest inspection recognised the … [Read more...]
The Tides Inn Unveils Signature Widgeon Oyster
The Tides Inn has unveiled the Widgeon Oyster, a signature variety inspired by the Virginia resort’s ongoing shoreline and oyster restoration work. The oyster will be served exclusively at Salt & Meadow, the resort’s restaurant overlooking Carter’s Creek, from 8 August 2026. Its development follows several years of ecological work led by The Tides Inn’s resident … [Read more...]
The Potomac Hotel Debuts as Autograph Collection Property in Washington D.C. Excerpt
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection has opened in Washington D.C., marking the latest chapter for the Henderson Park-owned waterfront property. Formerly known as Salamander Washington DC, the 373-room hotel has joined Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, while Pyramid Global Hospitality has assumed responsibility for its management. The transition … [Read more...]
Vietnam Golf Coast Prepares for Peak Season as Da Nang Tourism Reaches Record High
Vietnam Golf Coast clubs are preparing for a busy peak season following record tourism growth in Da Nang during the first five months of 2026. The city welcomed approximately 7.74 million visitors between January and May, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.9%. International arrivals rose by 23.6% to 4.18 million, while domestic visitor numbers increased by 17.9% … [Read more...]
Taj Expands European Luxury Portfolio with Opening of Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt
The Indian Hotels Company Limited has opened Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, marking the Taj brand’s first hotel in Continental Europe. The opening restores the former Grandhotel Hessischer Hof, one of Frankfurt’s most prestigious luxury hotels, to the city’s hospitality landscape. The landmark property closed at the end of 2020 and returns this summer as part of Taj’s … [Read more...]
Christchurch Community Pub to Reopen Following Transformational Refurbishment
The Nelson in Christchurch will officially reopen on Friday 7 August following a £50,000 investment. The refurbishment has been carried out by experienced licensee Joe Winduss and Admiral Taverns. Inside, the pub has been updated with new furnishings, while the kitchen and cellar areas have also been improved. The pub also includes four flatscreen televisions, with … [Read more...]
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa to Host Historic Seaplane Flight Displays
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is to host historic seaplane flight displays on Windermere this September. The Lake District spa hotel will work in partnership with the flight crew of Waterbird, a replica of the prototype seaplane that first flew from Windermere in 1911. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa will serve as the take-off station for the aircraft. Subject to … [Read more...]
