industry News

See all in Industry News

Industry News

Shortlist announced for Independent Hotel Show Awards 2025

The shortlist has been revealed for the 2025 edition of the Independent Hotel Show Awards, in partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, celebrating trailblazing independent hotels, stunning hospitality design, and inspiring rising stars in the industry.

Read More →

HotelREZ® appoints Luis Manuel Velarde as Vice President LATAM to drive global expansion

HotelREZ® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's largest, fastest-growing, and quality-driven hotel representation companies, announces the appointment of…

Read More →

Leeds Castle launches new family accommodation for enchanting escapes

Nestled in the heart of Kent and renowned for its rich history and diverse range of on-site attractions, Leeds Castle has unveiled details of its new Knights’ Retreat family accommodation. Due to open on 18th July 2025…

Read More →

Celebrate Life from Above: The first ‘World Rooftop Day’ takes place on 26th June

On 26 June 2025, the world will raise a glass to the power of rooftops as the first-ever World Rooftop Day takes place - which began as an idea in London. Founded by the visionary behind Where’s the Rooftop…

Read More →

fidelis hospitality enhances guest experience and operational efficiencies with SIHOT solutions

fidelis hospitality, an owner-managed hotel group operating branded properties across Germany, has successfully transformed its operations using SIHOT’s portfolio of hospitality management solutions.

Read More →

Booking.com and Expedia Group control visibility, secondary OTAs undercut rates

Leading Online Travel Agents (OTA’s) are controlling hotel visibility on Google Search, while secondary OTAs are undercutting rates to attract bookings, confirms the May edition of the World Parity Monitor (WPM).

Read More →

How price gaps are undermining direct hotel bookings

In today’s fragmented hotel distribution landscape, ensuring price consistency across channels is not just a question of revenue — it’s a matter of trust. When a guest sees a different rate for the same room across platforms, it erodes credibility and weakens the hotel’s direct booking power.

Read More →

Trailblazing LGBTQ+ hotel consortia experiences significant ongoing growth of inclusive travel options

World Rainbow Hotels®, the world’s only GDS-enabled LGBTQ+ global hotel consortia, has achieved a further 19% growth in membership in the past year, enabling more opportunities for inclusive travel.

Read More →

Hotels

See all in Hotels

Hotels

The Edinburgh Grand relaunches as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel, part of Marriott International

The Edinburgh Grand, a landmark residence on St Andrew Square, reopened on 1st July as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel, becoming part of itsportfolio of over 130 distinctive…

Read More →

HotelREZ appoints two senior executives in ongoing international expansion

HotelREZ, one of the world’s leading hotel representation companies, has announced the appointment of two senior executives to lead marketing and drive new business as it continues the expansion of its…

Read More →

HotelREZ welcomes 86 new hotel members to its global network

HotelREZ Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading and fastest growing hotel representation companies for independent properties, has welcomed an additional 86 new hotels and aparthotels into its network in the past three months.

Read More →

Casa Hotel welcomes 370,00th guest & marks 15 Years as a premier business destination in the heart of England

Casa Hotel, a 4-star property in the heart of Chesterfield, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and the 370,000th guest walking through the door this month. The hotel has established itself as one of the UK’s leading business destinations, providing a seamless experience for corporate guests with…

Read More →

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs dual-branded property in London’s vibrant Waterloo

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of a dual branded hotel complex in Central London: voco hotel London – Waterloo and Hotel Indigo & Suites London – Waterloo. Signed in partnership with Palm Holdings, both properties mark a…

Read More →

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square unveils renovation ahead of 40th anniversary

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, a five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair, has unveiled a significant renovation ahead of its 40th anniversary on 12 June 2025. The renovation includes a redesigned lobby with a new all-day food and drinks offering, an upgraded M Club Lounge, and enhancements to…

Read More →

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel named Scotland’s Best City Hotel

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel is celebrating a major win after being named Scotland’s Best City Hotel at the 8th annual Prestige Scottish Hotel Awards. The stylish 4* city-centre hotel, which opened in summer 2023 on West George Street, was crowned winner of the Best City Hotel award…

Read More →

The Bryntirion Inn: A new gastropub with rooms launches in Bala, North Wales

Marking a new chapter for the Palé Hall Estate, The Bryntirion Inn has opened its doors at the gates of the five-star Palé Hall Hotel in Bala, North Wales. Brought to life through a £1 million refurbishment by owners Anthony and Donna Cooper-Barney, the new gastropub-with-roomsreflects their ongoing vision…

Read More →

Restaurants

See all in Restaurants

Restaurants

Sticks ‘n’ Sushi to open in Glasgow this Winter

Danish restaurant group, SticksʹnʹSushi, will open its first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow this November taking the brand’s total portfolio to 31 restaurants in Denmark, UK and Germany, with further planned nationwide early next year.

Read More →

Father’s Day at Park Hyatt London River Thames

Celebrate Father's Day in style with Park Hyatt London River Thames' new Brazilian Sunday Roast – an extraordinary culinary journey to Brazil without leaving London. Every Sunday, The Nine Elms Kitchen | Terrace's skilled chefs present an…

Read More →

From field to flavour: Casa Hotel’s Cocina invests in Dry Ager to elevate its own native breed, farm-reared beef

Cocina is now the only restaurant in Derbyshire with a Josper Grill and Dry Ager, enabling their expert chefs to deliver the ultimate steak experience.

Read More →

Salad Bar opens newest flagship store in Covent Garden

atis, the sustainable, plant-focused salad and plate concept, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest flagship store in the heart of Covent Garden on Friday, 14^th March. This marks the brand’s tenth location in…

Read More →

Casa Cruz London Welcomes Award-Winning Chef Jacob Rowley to Helm Kitchen

Casa Cruz, one of Notting Hill's most celebrated dining destinations, announces the appointment of Jacob Rowley as Head Chef, marking an exciting new chapter for…

Read More →

The Great Indian neighbourhood restaurant and pub opens today in Archway

Brand new Indian Gastro pub - The Great Indian - opens today in Archway, from the owners of a popular Hackney takeaway by the same name. The menu is a journey across India with…

Read More →

JÖRO 2.Ö to Open at Oughtibridge Mill in January 2025

JÖRO, the nationally celebrated restaurant, renowned for its innovative Nordic/Japanese-inspired cuisine, is thrilled to announce the official opening of its new home within the Oughtibridge Paper Mill development on…

Read More →

A New Year's Eve Masquerade at Hart Shoreditch's UBA

This New Year's Eve, it's time to embrace your alter-ego with UBA's masquerade celebration. Located in the stylish Hart Shoreditch hotel, the restaurant promises to take guests on a culinary journey inspired by…

Read More →

Bars and Pubs

See All in Bars and Pubs

Bars and Pubs

Popular Highbury Barn Tavern to reopen following £500,000 refurbishment with new Chef and community focus

Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group…

Read More →

The Ashford Arms shortlisted for Best Country Pub in the Great British Pub Awards 2025

The Ashford Arms, a beautifully restored country pub with rooms in Ashford-in-the-Water, has been shortlisted in the Best Country Pub category at the Great British Pub Awards 2025.

Read More →

Wandsworth local, The Althorp, reopens its doors following refurbishment

Welcome back to The Althorp! Following a beautiful refurbishment, this Wandsworth local is back pulling pints and has introduced a new seasonal British menu alongside…

Read More →

Mayfair House Group opens doors in Covent Garden with Courtyard Wine Cellars

This May, Mayfair House Group, welcomes Courtyard Wine Cellars to its growing portfolio. With the opening in Covent Garden, the group opens its eleventh site…

Read More →

NEW OPENING: Little Door & Co announces fifth site

House-party inspired late night bar and restaurant concept, Little Door & Co., will open its fifth site on Kingly Street in June. The Little Violet Door is the group’s second central London site, joining The Little Scarlet Door in…

Read More →

The Ashford Arms reopens for first time since the Pandemic after a spectacular £1.6 Million refurb

The Ashford Arms, an iconic 17th century country pub in Ashford-in-the-Water, near Bakewell, has reopened after a substantial £1.6 million refurbishment. Bakewell Mayor…

Read More →

Wells & Co. rolls out company-wide commitment to recycling food waste

Running a business in a manner that prioritises both the environment and local communities is no mean feat. However, it’s a challenge that Wells & Co. agreed to tackle head-on…

Read More →

The Alchemist to open 10 new bars with £15m investment

The Alchemist bar and restaurant group has secured a £15m investment to support the opening of 10 new sites over the next three years. The funding from OakNorth bank will also be used to refinance existing debt. The Alchemist was founded…

Read More →

FOOD AND DRINK

See all in Food and Drink

Food and Drink

Peak Edge Hotel and Casa Hotel lead the way as the first Premium Hotels in the country to offer Alcohol-Free Run Wild IPA on draught

Two of Derbyshire’s leading four-star hotels - Casa Hotel in Chesterfield and Peak Edge Hotel in the Peak District - are raising the bar for mindful drinking with the launch of…

Read More →

The UK’s most loved Mexican brand Tortilla launches healthy summer menu featuring exciting new £5 protein pots

The UK’s most loved Mexican restaurant, Tortilla, today launches a fresh, flavour-packed summer menu upgrade - just in time for salad season. As temperatures rise and customers start craving lighter, healthier options…

Read More →

Nomuss makes UK debut with new premium cocktail mixers and cocktail foam drops

Developed with bartenders, Nomuss is available to the UK hospitality sector now; the portfolio includes a range of all natural, alcohol-free, premium mixers designed to deliver consistent bartender quality drinks to…

Read More →

Good sales vibes only! Spice up your offering and meet demand with Jolly’s Ginger Beer!

Jolly’s Drinks, the independent soft drinks brand, and owner of the best-selling Ginger Beer in Cornwall is available now to foodservice operators across the UK! Jolly’s Drinks, hailing from Cornwall…

Read More →

The Bakewell Tart Shop unveils major refurbishment and sustainable innovations, paving the way for expansion across the Peak District

The Bakewell Tart Shop, the iconic 100 year old café and shop in the heart of Bakewell, is set to undergo a transformation that…

Read More →

Speciality Brands branches out into sake with KANPAI

Award-winning, UK premium drinks distributor Speciality Brands has announced the addition of KANPAI, the London Craft Sake Brewery to its portfolio from 12^th May 2025. This is a significant move for the business as it takes on its first-ever sake brand and…

Read More →

Celebrate World Cocktail Day on 13th May 2025 with Tempting Tipples from around the Globe

From the Indian Ocean to the Plains of Kenya, travel the World cocktail in hand. Cocktail lovers will have the chance to travel the globe in a martini glass this World Cocktail Day with an exclusive selection of…

Read More →

Dalla Corte UK announced as Espresso Machine Sponsor for SCA UK Barista Championship 2025-2027

The UK subsidiary of Dalla Corte, a global manufacturer of commercial Italian espresso machines, announces its three-year sponsorship of the SCA UK Barista Championship. This sponsorship marks a…

Read More →

Travel

See All in Travel

Travel

Naumi Hotels prepares for brand expansion with Cendyn

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, is delighted to announce a partnership with Singapore-based boutique hospitality company - Naumi Hotels - as it prepares for expansion with a brand refresh and investment in its digital real estate.

Read More →

Mark the milestones Castaway-Style with Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives’ ‘Celebration Escapes’

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury in the Maldives, invites guests to mark their biggest milestones with a series of ‘celebration escapes’ all year.

Read More →

IHG Hotels & Resorts acquires Ruby, its 20th brand, and targets global expansion

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has acquired from Ruby SARL the Ruby™ brand and related intellectual property for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (~$116m¹).

Read More →

Check in to a Couple’s Canalside Retreat this Valentine’s Day at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the iconic Venetian hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, is delighted to reveal a truly romantic roster of experiences in celebration of Valentine’s Day 2025.

Read More →

The Land of Legends announces new Nickelodeon Land and Nickelodeon Hotel

From SpongeBob SquarePants to DORA, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Star Trek™ and PAW Patrol®, Nickelodeon Land and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Antalya are set to become a playground of fun and adventure for all ages. On 15^th January, 2025, The Land of Legends will open its doors to...

Read More →

IHG Hotels & Resorts surpasses 200 open hotels across its Northern Europe market

IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, surpasses 200** open hotels in its Northern Europe market, with a number of IHG brands making debuts across four countries. Germany is set to welcome the group’s luxury boutique brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants...

Read More →

Create Picture-Perfect Moments This September at Address Grand Creek Harbour

Embark on an enchanting autumnal escape by the creek as Address Grand Creek Harbour unveils a host of delightful experiences including blissful happy hours, lively brunches, elegant afternoon teas, and everything in between.

Read More →

£12 Million upgrades to leading UK holiday resort revealed

The multi-million pound upgrades are part of a long-term vision for Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire by new owner, Meadow Bay Villages, which secured the future of the holiday park when it acquired it in spring 2024, transitioning it from administration under previous ownership.

Read More →

SHOWS AND EVENTS

See all in Shows and Events

Shows and Events

Shortlist announced for Independent Hotel Show Awards 2025

The shortlist has been revealed for the 2025 edition of the Independent Hotel Show Awards, in partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, celebrating trailblazing independent hotels…

Read More →

Cool beans: The London Coffee Festival 2025

Baristas, roasters, chefs and coffee shop operators will come together for four days in May to celebrate and showcase the capital's vibrant and diverse coffee culture. From Thursday 15 to…

Read More →

NRB25: Championing hospitality in the North

The North's premier hospitality trade show is back at Manchester Central on 11-12 March 2025, now featuring the brand-new lunch! NORTH. The vibrant hospitality scene in the…

Read More →

First wave of industry leaders join HRC 2025 seminar programme

The first wave of speakers for the Vision Stage at HRC 2025 has been announced, promising a thought-provoking programme of keynote discussions, panel debates…

Read More →

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation

Visitor registration has opened for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025, an event which brings together professionals from across the…

Read More →

The Food & Drink Expo

Looking to source new products for your business? The Food & Drink Expo returns to the NEC, Birmingham, from 7-9th April 2025 offering an unparalleled opportunity to discover innovative products and…

Read More →

The Cleaning Show 2025 grows by 2000m on previous 2023 edition

The Cleaning Show, the UK’s largest cleaning and hygiene event, will return to ExCeL London from 18 – 20 March 2025. With 132 exhibitors already confirmed…

Read More →

LÍO returns to London with a spectacular winter show: “The Jukebox”

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Lío Londonmakes its triumphant return on Friday, 4th October, unveiling the sensational new show, “The JukeBox.”

Read More →