Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Crossbasket Castle has appointed Katie Moran as Hotel Manager and John Abercrombie as Resort Director as the Scottish estate continues its multi-million-pound development. The appointments come as Crossbasket prepares to expand its accommodation and wellness offer with the Four Angels Spa and new riverside … [Read more...]
Greene King Pub Partners Celebrates Franchisees at Dedicated Awards Ceremony
Greene King Pub Partners has recognised its franchisees at an awards ceremony held during a dedicated Franchise Festival at Leicester Racecourse. More than 100 franchise partners attended the event, which brought together operators from Greene King’s Hive and Nest franchise concepts. The afternoon Franchise Awards recognised pubs and operators across categories … [Read more...]
NACC Calls for Nationwide Support for Meals on Wheels Week 2026
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is calling for nationwide support for Meals on Wheels Week 2026, which will take place from 2–6 November. The annual campaign will highlight the role Meals on Wheels services play in supporting older and vulnerable people to live safely and independently in their own homes. The NACC said demand for the service is … [Read more...]
Springboard FutureChef Launches 2027 Search for UK’s Best Young Chef
Springboard FutureChef has launched its 2027 competition as it begins the search for the UK’s next generation of culinary talent. Now entering its 28th year, the school-based competition introduces young people to professional kitchens, chefs and potential careers within hospitality. The competition runs across four stages, beginning with school heats before progressing … [Read more...]
Publican Estate to Open The Last Exchange in Broadgate This October
Publican Estate is to open The Last Exchange at Broadgate’s Exchange Square in Liverpool Street this October, marking the hospitality group’s entry into the British pub sector. Located at 11 Exchange Square, the 7,000 sq ft pub will accommodate 238 customers, comprising 174 internal covers and 64 outside. The venue has been developed to trade across multiple dayparts, … [Read more...]
The Plough Inn Reopens in Denbigh Following £200,000 Refurbishment
The Plough Inn in Denbigh has reopened following a £200,000 refurbishment funded by licensee Emma Lavery and Admiral Taverns. The Bridge Street pub officially reopened on 26 September following work designed to modernise the property while retaining features including its traditional wooden flooring. Internally, the refurbishment has included new decoration throughout, … [Read more...]
Wildhive Eshott Hall Appoints Ewan Taylor as General Manager Ahead of December Opening
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Wildhive Eshott Hall has appointed Ewan Taylor as General Manager ahead of its opening in Northumberland in December 2026. Taylor will lead the hotel’s pre-opening team, overseeing recruitment, training and operational preparations ahead of launch. Following the opening, he will take responsibility for the … [Read more...]
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Appoints Jackson Weech as Director General
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has appointed Jackson Alexander Weech as Director General, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment was formally announced by the Ministry on 28 September. Weech brings more than 35 years of tourism and hospitality experience across The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the UK. In … [Read more...]
Radisson Adds Four Hotels to Verified Net Zero Portfolio as 2030 Target Accelerates
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Radisson Hotel Group has added four properties in Stockholm and Copenhagen to its Verified Net Zero programme as it works towards a target of 100 hotels by 2030. The expansion takes the group’s Verified Net Zero portfolio to nine hotels across the Nordics and UK and extends the programme into larger meetings, … [Read more...]
The Kayon Hotels & Resorts Opens New East Bali Retreat
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries The Kayon Hotels & Resorts has opened The Kayon Gangga Resort in Ababi, Karangasem, East Bali. Located close to Tirta Gangga Water Palace, the new resort has been developed around Balinese culture, dining, wellness and experiences connected to the surrounding region. Its food and beverage offer includes … [Read more...]
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa Opens Bêyabu Rooftop
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa has opened Bêyabu Rooftop, a new events space overlooking West Bay Beach and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Located on top of the resort’s main building, Bêyabu can accommodate gatherings of up to 80 guests, depending on configuration. The space has been designed for … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotels Launches Penthouses & Suites Collection
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Corinthia Hotels has launched Penthouses & Suites by Corinthia, a new collection bringing together selected accommodation across properties including London, Rome, Brussels and New York. The collection has been organised around four themes reflecting the character and cultural connections of individual … [Read more...]
Sodexo Government & Energy Prevents Equivalent of One Million Meals from Going to Waste
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Government & Energy business has prevented the equivalent of one million meals from being wasted since the rollout of its WasteWatch programme in 2021. The milestone represents approximately 500,000kg of food waste prevented across more than 140 locations, including military sites, blue light services, prisons, government agencies and major … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways Partners with Theo Randall for Danube Chef’s Table Experience
AmaWaterways has partnered with chef Theo Randall for a special Romantic Danube sailing aboard AmaLea from 17 to 24 July 2027. Randall will host two Chef’s Table dining experiences during the seven-night itinerary, creating a bespoke menu influenced by the destinations visited along the Danube. The sailing will travel between Vilshofen and Budapest, with stops including … [Read more...]
Greene King Pub Games Generate More Than £2m as Digital Rollout Expands
Greene King is increasing investment in traditional and digital pub games as it looks to drive customer visits, dwell time and spending across its managed estate. The pub company currently operates more than 600 pool tables across its 1,600 managed pubs, with the tables generating more than £2 million in annual income before associated food and drink sales are taken into … [Read more...]
