The centrally located hotel will add to IHG’s growing luxury & lifestyle portfolio in Portugal IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Kimpton Lisbon, the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in the Portuguese capital. Set to open its doors in early 2025, the boutique luxury hotel marks the second Kimpton to come to Portugal, following the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico in late 2023. Kimpton Lisbon adds to IHG’s fast-growing luxury & lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world, and rei ..read more

In celebration of National Tea Day 2024, The Tea Group has launched an exquisite new collection of female-inspired teas designed especially for luxury hospitality brands, leading with a delicate, delicious and wholly unique British-grown blend from the island of Jersey. In partnership with 8 talented and passionate female tea entrepreneurs from across the globe, The Tea Group is delighted to launch The Ladies Tea Collection this National Tea Day (April 21st) which has been curated to give back to the very special females working in the tea industry around the world. This life-changing, impact ..read more

The two Michelin-star restaurant is situated in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Le Jardinier is French for ‘The Garden’, with a plant themed décor, complimenting it’s name. Within the restaurant there is a contemporary classic feel with plants used to divide the booth seating areas and delicate mood lighting to set the tone. The culinary experience was enhanced by the décor as it creates a relaxing atmosphere, with calmative music and fresh floral aromas.  The fine dining French cuisine had a modern classic feel with the chefs demonstrating a creative presentation for an exceptional culin ..read more

Dine and Donate will see Birmingham-based hospitality businesses add £1 to customers’ bills throughout April 2024 to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital  In collaboration with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, Tonic Talent has launched Dine and Donate. The campaign sees the recruitment agency partnering with hospitality establishments across the Midlands to add £1 to bills throughout the whole of April 2024. The vital funds raised through the Dine and Donate campaign will help Birmingham Children’s Hospital purchase state-of-the-art equipment and develop child-friend ..read more

The Caledonian hotel celebrates 120th anniversary with the announcement of multi-million-pound transformation and rebrand Landmark Edinburgh hotel, The Caledonian, is set to receive a multi-million-pound transformation. Private real estate investment fund manager Henderson Park, together with its in-house hospitality operator and asset manager, Klarent Hospitality, have today announced plans to invest over £35 million in transforming the iconic Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history. Having acquired Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, affectionately kn ..read more

Indigo Shading Ltd offer the largest range of high quality, commercial awnings in the UK. The addition of retractable awnings can enhance any outdoor space, giving it definition, while serving the primary function of sheltering guests from the vagaries of the ever-changing British climate. We now offer the option of Instant Leasing to customers, ensuring that price does not have to be a factor in renovating outdoor spaces with the very best commercial grade products. Semina Life The Semina Life is the all-rounder among cassette-awnings. It impresses due to its modern, fresh design combined wit ..read more

Sleep is vital to good health; yet almost one in five Britons aren’t getting enough of it[1]. Whilst the importance of sleep has never been out of the spotlight, it’s become more prominent in recent years as people place more focus on work-life balance, greater wellbeing and ensuring they get enough good quality sleep. As a result, hotel guests are prioritising their sleep experience, expecting the same, if not better, when they stay away from home. At Hypnos, the central focus revolves around the ‘Art of Designing for Sleep,’ a cornerstone of the guest experience. This emphasis stems from rec ..read more

Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK) has unveiled a new and improved pack design for its Bronte Traditional Mini Packs, as well the arrival of two new flavours, Ginger Crunch and Lemon Shortcake. Set to modernise the brand, the new additions will help operators enhance their guest experience with an elevated, premium offering. Many operators are looking to elevate their offering, so it’s more important than ever for brands to offer a range of products that look as good as they taste. The captivating new pack designs are complete with striking, bold colours to create more stand-out and have a clea ..read more

The prestigious Young Chef Young Waiter England competition is back, and it’s set to make a statement in 2024 as it returns to the iconic Ascot Racecourse on none other than St. George’s Day, April 23rd. YCYW England welcomes young hospitality professionals who are 28 years old or under from any background, to showcase their talents. This competition provides an incredible opportunity for emerging talents to showcase their skills on a global platform. Applications for the 2024 YCYW England competition are now officially open, inviting aspiring chefs, waiters, and mixologists from across the co ..read more

Hoteliers in Bristol are calling on businesses to back the city’s famous International Balloon Fiesta to ensure its survival for many years to come. Event organisers announced last week that the festival will return to Ashton Court this summer but will run for three days rather than the usual four. There had been some question marks over the future of the event, which in recent years has been adversely affected by poor weather, the Covid-19 pandemic, rising cost of living, inflation and challenges in the supply chain. Switching from four days to three will help save money although event organi ..read more