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Industry News

Cendyn Resets Hospitality Commitment With Leadership Reorientation

CEO Michael Bennett leads a restructured team built on operator experience, with a clear focus on helping…

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Hotels Protect Direct Rates With WPM Hotel Price Check

123Compare.me new monthly report gives hotels an insight into how their direct rates are performing against OTAs and the broader market…

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Lolly CEO Calls For More Human-Centred and Ethical Workplace Technology as AI Reshapes Employee Expectations

Peter Moore to chair AI and workplace panel alongside…

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Champney’s Eastwell Manor Hosts Hospitality Industry Roundtable

Industry roundtable roadshow - Hoteliers’ Voice - comes to Ashford Kent to help hoteliers and hospitality…

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Horrible Histories Bring Medieval Mischief to Leeds Castle This May

This May half term, families can step back in time for a brilliantly gruesome adventure at Leeds Castle with…

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Hoteliers’ Voice Sets Further Dates For Nationwide Roundtable Roadshow

Industry podcast goes regional to help hoteliers tackle the future of hospitality…

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Lolly Warns Businesses That AI Governance Is No Longer Optional

With the EU AI Act set to come into full force for high-risk AI systems in August 2026…

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Lolly Appoints Jaz Dail as Business Development Manager

Experienced commercial leader joins to support continued growth and customer relationships…

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Focus Group Launches Hospitality Conversational AI Platform To Support Hotel Teams

UK's leading provider of essential technology releases AI & Automation solutions including conversational AI that…

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Hotels

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Hotels

Native Hyde Park Welcomes a Fresh Look Following a £2M Refurbishment

Native by Numa, the UK’s leading aparthotel group, has unveiled the beautifully refreshed Native Hyde Park…

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Spring Indulgence Arrives at The Municipal Hotel & Spa with Seasonal Dining, Spa Escapes and Mother’s Day Moments to Remember

This spring, The Municipal Hotel & Spa Liverpool…

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Grand Metropolitan Hotels Plans Growth in Asia

Following its recent entry into the UK through the takeover of London-based Signature Hotels, Grand Metropolitan Hotels is accelerating its international…

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Peak Edge Hotel in the Peak District Achieves Near Five-Star Quality Score Following Latest AA Inspection

Peak Edge Hotel on the edge of the Peak District National Park has achieved an AA Quality Score of…

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Celebrate the Month of Love at room2 Hometels

This February room2 hometels invites guests to celebrate the ‘Month of Love’, whatever that may mean to them. Whether it’s with a romantic couples weekend…

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Spa Stay Offer: Slow Sunday package at The Belfry

Enjoy an overnight stay with breakfast, Fire & Ice Experience before indulging in a delicious Sunday Lunch served in The Ryder Restaurant or Afternoon Tea in…

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January Sale: 20% off at The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Crowned ‘England’s Leading Resort’, The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning leisure and events destination renowned for its world-class facilities…

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Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Unveils Renovation of Art Deco Palm Court

A landmark Mayfair hotel celebrates a century of Art Deco design with the reopening of its newly refurbished…

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West London Hotel Indigo Will Open in February 2026

Following a complete transformation, the former K West Hotel will reopen in February 2026 as Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush…

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Restaurants

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Restaurants

Sticks‘n’Sushi to Open First Midlands Site With Birmingham This Autumn

SticksʹnʹSushi will open its first Midlands restaurant at Birmingham’s Three Chamberlain Square this Autumn…

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The Counter Set to Open in Manchester This September

Open Restaurant Group brings its chef-led, high-energy dining concept to the heart of Manchester with Executive Chef Andrew Sheridan at the helm…

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Songbird Restaurant & Bar Opens in Canary Wharf This May

Songbird Restaurant & Bar on Cartier Circle in Canary Wharf’s Wood Wharf…

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India’s Largest Sweet and Snack Brand, Haldiram’s, Launches First Central London Restaurant In Leicester Square

Few names in Indian gastronomy carry the weight of…

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Sticks’n’Sushi to Open in Leeds as Northern Expansion Continues

Danish restaurant group, SticksʹnʹSushi, will join the heritage-led Vicar Lane regeneration scheme in Leeds…

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Browns Brasserie & Bar in Glasgow Reopens After Full Remodel

Mitchell & Butler’s premium casual dining brand, Browns Brasserie and Bar, has reopened the doors to its…

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Galvin Restaurants

This Mother’s Day, the Galvin family of restaurants invites guests to celebrate in style with three distinct dining experiences across London and Essex…

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Bookings Open for Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen in London

Following the recent announcement that Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen is soon launching at The Cumberland…

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Regional Japanese Favourite Maki & Ramen Makes London Debut

Late-night bar and restaurant to take over the downstairs of La Bodega Negra in Soho…

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Bars and Pubs

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Bars and Pubs

Herts Pubs Company to Open Second Site, The George in Graveley

Hospitality group, Herts Pubs Company, is set to launch its second Hertfordshire site, The George in Graveley…

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Drake & Morgan Raises Milestone £500k for Maggie’s Cancer Charity

Drake & Morgan, the 16-strong bar and restaurant group, has raised a milestone £500,000 for its longstanding…

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Marston’s is Making Mealtimes Marvellous, with a Limited Edition, Matilda-Inspired Menu Available in Over 350 Pubs Across the UK

Marston’s is celebrating the joy of reading with a…

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Steak, Lobster & Bubbles for Under £25 at Drake & Morgan

Beat the January blues with Drake & Morgan’s new weekday ‘Reef, Beef & Bubbles’ – the London-wide surf…

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A Tale of Two Floors: Daly’s Reopens as ‘Daly’s Wine Bar & Beer Hall’

The much-loved wine bar Daly’s on The Strand, opposite the Courts of Justice, has reopened its doors as Daly’s…

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New Opening in Sheffield: The Tavern Collective Launches its First UK Venue

Canadian brand opens Sheffield bar and restaurant with ‘laidback steampunk vibes’. An exciting first has…

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Tiny Wine: One of London’s Smallest Wine Bars Opens in Fitzrovia

Tiny Wine, one of London’s smallest wine bars, has officially opened at 21 Foley Street, taking over the…

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Popular Highbury Barn Tavern to Reopen Following £500,000 Refurbishment with New Chef and Community Focus

Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s largest independent…

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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…

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FOOD AND DRINK

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Food and Drink

Circumstance Distillery Named “Best New English Distillery” at the English Whisky Awards

Circumstance Distillery has been awarded Best New English Distillery at the English Whisky Awards…

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Cocchi Celebrates Cocktail History and Joins in World Hanky Panky Day Celebrations

Italian Vermouth Cocchi has collaborated with the American Bar team at London’s Savoy Hotel to pay…

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Pink October at Paul Bakery

This October, PAUL Bakery UK is proudly supporting Pink October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) through a new charity partnership with Future Dreams…

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Young’s Pubs Launch Honey-Infused Beer, Waggle Dance

Marking its 194 years anniversary this September, Young’s Pubs is releasing a limited rerun of its Waggle Dance…

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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

The hotels are also the first in Derbyshire in offer…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Travel

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Travel

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives Invites Guests to Discover the Magic of ‘Noctotourism’

Must-try after dark experiences include sensory suppers in the sand, moonbathing, jungle cinema under the…

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Grand Metropolitan Hotels Expands Asia Portfolio: Brionj Secures Luxury Villa in Siem Reap

Villa Lily in Siem Reap continues the hotel group’s expansion within the Southeast Asian luxury segment…

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First Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection Property in Germany – “The Baltic View“ to Open in Spring 2026

Exclusive Baltic Sea location with a strong connection to nature: The property will feature 14 luxury apartments…

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5 Unexpected Places Perfect for Slow Travel

Sometimes you want to travel without the spreadsheet. You want the feeling of a place seeping into your clothes, not a blur of monuments checked off a list…

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The 5 Best Luxury Places to Visit in the UK

Modern British luxury hits you with a distinct sense of character. It lives in the tactile details, like the feel of ancient stone under your hand or the view of a perfectly…

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5 Incredible Destinations to Consider for a Snow-Filled Getaway

Planning a winter holiday can be genuinely exciting, especially if you’re looking for places where snow is…

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5 Must-Visit European Destinations Every Foodie Should Try

Food-focused travel isn’t really about ticking off famous dishes; it’s usually about finding those places where…

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Escape to Paradise: Top Tropical Getaways to Inspire Your Next Trip

Planning a warm-weather escape usually begins with a vague idea, then turns into something real once a…

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Marassi, North Egypt, Appoints Charlotte Rous Communications as UK PR Representative

The Coastal Destination and Resort Collection is Located on Egypt’s Pristine Mediterranean Coast…

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

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Shows and Events

NRB26 & lunch! Welcome Over 10,000 Visitors as North’s Biggest Hospitality Trade Event Delivers Strongest Edition Yet

The co-located shows attracted a high-calibre of…

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NRB Announces Full Keynote & Demo Line-Up for 2026

Hawksmoor, UKHospitality and Michelin-starred talent lead two days of keynotes and chef demos. Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB), sponsored by Uber Eats…

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NoVacancy London 2026, The Future of Hospitality on Display

The hotel and accommodation world is changing fast. Guests expect more, technology is moving at breakneck…

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Independent Hotel Show Unveils 2025 Line-Up of Design Partners

The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, has unveiled the seven…

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HRC Announces Bold New Evolution for 2026

HRC, the trade event for hospitality and foodservice professionals, has unveiled a significant new direction for its 2026 edition, promising a completely transformed…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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