The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) is funding a two-day mental health course for hospitality workers in the city. A dozen places are available on the first course, which will run at the Bristol Hotel in June, and those places are being offered to all BHA members. BHA Chair Raphael Herzog said: “In the aftermath of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, we know that more and more people have struggled with mental health issues. “The impact of Brexit, the pandemic and the economic climate has been huge on our sector. You only have to look at the number of hospitality businesses which h ..read more

February 2025, London’s iconic skyline is set to welcome an incredible new pinnacle of dining at the impressive 22 Bishopsgate, London’s tallest office building, as Gordon Ramsay Restaurants launches its biggest global project yet with five unique, culinary experiences. Following the successful openings in Mayfair, Manchester and Miami, Level 60 will host London’s highest restaurant with Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, offering an Asian-inspired menu with stunning 360’ views of the city and beyond. The venue will extend to the Lucky Cat Roof Terrace for cocktails and entertainment on the rooftop u ..read more

Step into the lap of luxury at the recently inaugurated Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, a beacon of opulence that unveiled its doors to the discerning public in May 2023. This addition marks another jewel in Hyatt’s illustrious crown within the vibrant cityscape, not only underscoring the hotelier’s commitment to excellence but also its flourishing presence in the United Kingdom. The internationally recognised name of Hyatt occupies the historical edifice on the grounds that once housed King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace, the 205-room haven is a testament to architectural finesse and timeles ..read more

A spa hotel on the shores of Windermere has launched a new exhibition featuring a pair of artists from the North West. The ‘Art in the Atrium’ gallery at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is celebrating the works of Tina Balmer from Ulverston and Rebecca Scott from Windermere. Running until the end of July, the free exhibition called ‘Still Life – A Celebration’ has been organised by English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues and Gavagan Art. Rebecca Scott, who lives and works between London and Cumbria, is co-founder of Cross Lane Projects, an independent art space in Kendal. Her own art work feat ..read more

Opening 17 May Riverside East, a unique and dynamic destination for dining and events, will open its doors on 17th May. Boasting an inclusive and exciting programme of activities and activations whilst collaborating with local and independent businesses, Riverside East is set to become the place to be this summer. Located in the heart of the leafy Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Riverside East’s 300-cover Café will cater for all. With a menu designed by Lulu Cox, (formerly of Rochelle Canteen, Bocca di Lupo and St. John), dishes will align with the venue’s overriding principles of sustainability ..read more

Luxury hotel and country estate, Matfen Hall, has received a prestigious AA Five-Star rating, becoming the first and only five-star hotel in Northumberland. The exclusive country hotel impressed in a recent inspection and now boasts the coveted five-star rating, as it continues to drive forward its distinctive brand of hospitality. Grade II-listed Matfen Hall has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, which included extensive renovations and upgrades to its Great Hall, dining areas, bars and bedrooms. As part of the redevelopment, the building’s Great Hall has been meticulousl ..read more

The new cutting garden collection brings the glory of an English garden into the home  Bertioli, the sibling brand of Thyme, is delighted to reveal its new Cutting Garden collection. A beautiful, bucolic, celebration of flowers, hand-picked from the cutting garden at Thyme, and painted by its founder Caryn Hibbert.  “To fill the house with freshly cut flowers must be one of life’s greatest joys.” The Cutting Garden is the first of its kind: immersive and experiential, with new bedrooms at Thyme as well as across Bertioli with homeware, tabletop, interiors, decorative accessories and ..read more

A Gala Dinner Charity Ball organised by a team of emerging leaders from De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel, near Bristol, has smashed its fund-raising target for the Brain Tumour Support charity. The organisers, aged between 18 and 20, had hoped the event would raise £5,000 but they ended up collecting £7,900. Ethan Moore, restaurant floor manager at the hotel, who helped the emerging leaders plan the event, said: “I was honoured to be apart of something really special.” More than 150 guests attended the De Vere Tortworth Court for the event, which featured a three-course meal and entertainment inc ..read more

Hoar Cross Hall champions Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics, and inspires peers to reduce plastic waste Award-winning spa hotel, Hoar Cross Hall, is joining millions around the world in celebrating Earth Day, whose theme this year is Planets vs Plastic, and is championing initiatives that will eliminate single-use plastics to inspire others to do the same. Hoar Cross Hall is proudly a zero-landfill property thanks to their partnership with The Waste Specialist and their combined sustainability initiatives, such as only supplying plastic-free in-room toiletries, including refillable shower gel ..read more

LUXURY hotel and country estate Matfen Hall is celebrating the arrival of spring with a brand new seasonal menu. The leading Northumberland venue has launched a spring à la carte menu in its stylish Cloisters Restaurant and Bar, offering a selection of tasty dishes featuring seasonal and locally-sourced produce. Dishes include seared beef carpaccio, pan-fried salmon with polenta and roasted gem heart and cauliflower steak with roasted pears and black garlic, with many ingredients sourced and foraged from Matfen Hall’s own gardens and grounds. Matfen Hall has a big focus on provenance with the ..read more