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TVC Transforms Arena Sports Bar at Holiday Park TVC Technology Solutions has completed a comprehensive audiovisual installation for Waterside Holiday Group at the Arena Sports Bar within its Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park. The project highlights how a carefully designed AV environment can transform leisure venues into immersive social spaces capable of supporting live sport, entertainment and evolving guest expectations. Building on an established working relationship with the operator, TVC was tasked with delivering a cohesive, future-ready AV system providing impactful visuals and adaptable audio throughout the venue, while remaining simple for staff to control during day-to-day operations.

TVC Transforms Arena Sports Bar at Holiday Park

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4 days ago

Newcastle’s newest neighbourhood: Freight Island to open this June Freight Island Newcastle is delighted to announce its highly anticipated opening in June 2026. Smack bang in the middle of the Toon, this will mark the UK’s biggest hospitality opening this year. Transforming the former Debenhams department store, Freight Island Newcastle boasts 60,000 sq ft in a standalone rooftop setting, offering an unparalleled entertainment experience unlike anything in the country.

Newcastle's newest neighbourhood: Freight Island to open this June

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5 days ago

How One Independent Restaurateur is Proactively responding to Challenges In a hospitality climate that’s been affected by challenges like elevated costs and staffing pressures, one independent restaurant owner is showing how growth can come from focusing on your people, systems and community. Owner of The Ginger Italian in Carshalton, Joe Paini, is open about the reality of modern hospitality and how waiting for things to get easier isn’t a strategy.

How One Independent Restaurateur is Proactively responding to Challenges

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5 days ago

International Franchise Show 2026 Returns to Help Thousands Navigate Franchise Ownership with Confidence UK's Premier Franchise Event Addresses Surge in Demand as Professionals Seek Independent Business Opportunities The International Franchise Show returns to Excel London on 17th & 18th April 2026, the UK's premier event for becoming your own boss and starting your franchising journey. With over 250 vetted franchise brands and expert guidance throughout, the event makes finding the right franchise opportunity clearer and more accessible than ever.

International Franchise Show 2026 Returns to Help Thousands Navigate Franchise Ownership with Confidence

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6 days ago

The Gresham Aparthotel Refocuses on Elevated Guest Experience with Strategic Refinement The Gresham Aparthotel has announced the closure of its onsite restaurant as part of a strategic move away from casual dining, enabling a renewed focus on delivering exceptional long- and short-term stays. The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester officially opened in November 2021. Located on Market Street in the former Fenwick department store building, it launched following a £17 million refurbishment and offers 121 serviced apartments.

The Gresham Aparthotel Refocuses on Elevated Guest Experience with Strategic Refinement

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1 week ago

Topping Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for £25m Adagio Aparthotel Development in Belfast A key milestone has been reached in the development of a new Adagio Aparthotel in Belfast city centre, as project partners gathered to celebrate the topping out ceremony for the £25 million redevelopment of a former office building on Great Victoria Street. The ceremony was attended by representatives from developer Andras House Ltd, funder Danske Bank, and main contractor Martin & Hamilton, marking the completion of the building’s structural works.

Topping Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for £25m Adagio Aparthotel Development in Belfast

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1 week ago

World’s first David’s Hot Chicken to open in Wales – LA hot spot Dave’s renames in honour of Wales The Drake-backed L.A. hot chicken spot has renamed its first-ever store First-ever Dave’s Hot Chicken to be renamed, worldwide David’s Hot Chicken opens in Central Cardiff on 3rd April 2026 Menu includes chicken tenders, sliders, sides, shakes, and spicy faves on a seven-level heat scale Fan favourite and L.A icon Dave’s Hot Chicken is renaming its first Welsh store ‘David’s’ in honour of the Cardiff opening, and Wales' most storied name.

World's first David's Hot Chicken to open in Wales - LA hot spot Dave's renames in honour of Wales

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1 week ago

Urban Pubs & Bars celebrates major wins at the Publican Awards 2026 Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading group yesterday won Best Food Offer and the top honour, Best Pub Company (over 51 sites). Held at Evolution London and hosted by TV presenter Rylan Clark, the ceremony welcomed over 1,500 industry professionals to celebrate excellence across the UK pub and bar sector.

Urban Pubs & Bars celebrates major wins at the Publican Awards 2026

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1 week ago

UK Food Hall Market Grows 31% in Twelve Months, New Industry Report Reveals Next Phase’s annual tracker finds just one closure across the entire sector, while 35 new venues opened and 65 more are in active development. Next Phase, the specialist food hall, markets, and hospitality consultancy provided the data for the UK Multi-Vendor Operator Annual Report 2026 produced by me&u, revealing the strongest growth fi gures yet recorded for the UK food hall sector.

UK Food Hall Market Grows 31% in Twelve Months, New Industry Report Reveals

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1 week ago

Hotel Gotham Begins New Chapter as It Reopens as The Rex Leonardo Limited Edition UK Hotels is delighted to announce a new era as Hotel Gotham becomes The Rex, a rebrand that signals a bold evolution for one of Manchester’s most iconic addresses. As the city’s most assured and discerning destination, The Rex, a luxury boutique hotel and private members retreat defined by discretion and indulgence will begin its next chapter as of 23rd April.

Hotel Gotham Begins New Chapter as It Reopens as The Rex

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2 weeks ago

Cribbs continues to expand dining offering with Loungers letting The South West’s leading retail and leisure destination Cribbs has announced that Loungers is set to arrive as the shopping centre continues to diversify its F&B line-up. The nationwide bar and dining chain, which launched in Bristol in 2002, has signed a 15-year lease for the 4,600 sq ft former Pizza Hut space to bring its Picaro Lounge conceptto the heart of Cribbs Mall’s food court.

Cribbs continues to expand dining offering with Loungers letting

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2 weeks ago

Circular Design and the Architecture of Listening at Clerkenwell Design Week’s 15th Edition As Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) prepares to mark its 15th anniversary across EC1 this May, the festival is sharpening its focus on two salient themes: sustainability and sound. Across Clerkenwell's venues, streets and green spaces, Design Interventions, the festival’s curated series of large-scale installations, will challenge designers and visitors alike to reconsider how we build, consume, celebrate and experience the spaces around us.

Circular Design and the Architecture of Listening at Clerkenwell Design Week: 19 – 21 May 2026

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2 weeks ago

Immersive Gamebox Signs Multi-Million Pound Franchise Deal for UK Expansion Immersive Gamebox, the global pioneer in interactive group gaming, has signed a multi-million-pound franchise agreement with Beyond Box Operations to open 30 Immersive Gamebox locations across the United Kingdom over the next five years. The partnership combines Immersive Gamebox’s proprietary interactive gaming technology with a leadership team experienced in scaling consumer brands in high-footfall retail environments, a model designed to capitalise on the growing demand for experiential retail.

Immersive Gamebox Signs Multi-Million Pound Franchise Deal for UK Expansion

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2 weeks ago

Pret A Manger and Roadchef to open new roadside shops at three locations Partnership expands premium food and drink offer across the motorway network Pret A Manger is opening three new shops in partnership with Roadchef, bringing freshly made food and organic coffee to travellers across the motorway network this week. The new roadside shops will open at Rownhams Westbound Services (M27, between junctions 3 and 4), Stafford Southbound Services (M6, between junctions 14 and 15), and Chester Services (M56, junction 14).

Pret A Manger and Roadchef to open new roadside shops at three locations

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2 weeks ago

Wren Pubs to open neighbourhood pub on Sloane Square in Chelsea, London The West London-based pub operator will take over the site previously occupied by The Botanist. Wren Pubs, the proudly independent London hospitality group founded by Jack Greenall, has secured the lease of 7 Sloane Square in London’s Chelsea neighbourhood. Previously occupied by The Botanist restaurant, the new site will be the fourth addition to Wren Pubs’ growing portfolio of West London-based, community-minded pubs.

Wren Pubs to take over The Botanist site in Sloane Square

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2 weeks ago

Joe & The Juice set to arrive at Cribbs Cribbs has confirmed another new addition to its F&B line-up with Joe & The Juice becoming the latest operator set to arrive at the South West’s leading retail and leisure destination. Famous for its coffee, range of fresh juices and the ‘tunacado’, the Danish chain has signed a 10-year lease to occupy an 1,800 sq ft unit at Cribbs Mall.

Joe & The Juice set to arrive at Cribbs

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2 weeks ago

La Petite Maison London: A Mayfair Icon Begins Its Next 19 Years The iconic French Riviera–inspired restaurant returns with a refreshed look, new private dining spaces and an updated menu This March, La Petite Maison London (LPM), the original home of the French Riviera in the capital, reopens its doors in London’s Mayfair. Established in 2007 on Brook’s Mews, LPM London ignited a movement. Nineteen years ago, it introduced a sun-drenched, French Riviera–inspired art de vivre to the capital – long before Mediterranean dining became the industry mainstay it is today.

La Petite Maison London: A Mayfair Icon Begins Its Next 19 Years

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2 weeks ago

2026 set to be a landmark year of major openings across Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced an exceptional line-up of major leisure and hospitality openings for 2026, marking a defining year for immersive, culture-led growth across Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City. At Westfield Stratford City, the year begins with the opening of Soul Mama in June 2026, adding the first ever live music venue & restaurant to the destination’s evolving leisure mix.

2026 set to be a landmark year of major openings across Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City

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2 weeks ago

Langdale Chase Named in The Sunday Times ‘50 Best Places to Stay’ 2026 The only hotel in Cumbria to make this year’s prestigious list Five-star Lake District hotel Langdale Chase, part of the Thwaites collection of inns and hotels, has been named one of The Sunday Times’ '50 Best Places to Stay' in the UK, making it the only hotel in Cumbria and one of just two properties in the North West to feature on the prestigious list.

Langdale Chase Named in The Sunday Times ‘50 Best Places to Stay’ 2026

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3 weeks ago

Point A Hotels announces Edinburgh – St Andrews opening for summer 2026 Point A Hotels will open its newest Scottish property, Point A Edinburgh St Andrew Square, in summer 2026, marking the brand’s continued expansion across the UK and Ireland. Point A is a budget boutique brand offering stylish, affordable hotels in prime city locations. Located at 9–10 St Andrew Square, the 206-room hotel occupies a landmark Category A listed building at the prominent St Andrew Square, offering views across the gardens, Edinburgh Castle and the New Town.

Point A Hotels announces Edinburgh - St Andrews opening for summer 2026

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3 weeks ago

Clermont Hotel Group Recognised as a Top 10 UK Best Workplace™ Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has been recognised as one of the top UK best places to work on the 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces™ list which was announced by Great Place To Work® UK. CHG jumped to 8th in the Best Workplaces List ™ this year in the super-large company category after its team, responded anonymously to a Trust Index© survey.

Clermont Hotel Group Recognised as a Top 10 UK Best Workplace™

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3 weeks ago

Dalata Hotel Group announces seventh hotel in London Dalata Hotel Group Ltd, the largest hotel operator in Ireland with a growing presence across the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, has agreed a lease for a new four-star Maldron hotel on Hammersmith Road in Kensington, adjacent to the recently redeveloped £1.3bn Olympia London exhibition centre. The Maldron Kensington will be Dalata’s seventh hotel in London and marks a further step in the Group’s expansion in one of Europe’s most important hospitality markets.

Dalata Hotel Group Announces Seventh Hotel in London

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3 weeks ago

Plans Unveiled for Multi-Million Pound Restoration of Iconic Cornish Hotel  St Mawes Harbour Front Hotel Set for Design-Led Revival Following Major Investment  One of Cornwall’s most iconic harbour front hotels is set to begin an ambitious new chapter in 2026, as new owner BH Group announces a substantial multi-million-pound investment to restore and reposition the historic Ship and Castle Hotel in St Mawes. The renovation will provide a welcome boost to the local economy while strengthening the village’s hospitality offering for both visitors and the local community.

Plans Unveiled for Multi-Million Pound Restoration of Iconic Cornish Hotel

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3 weeks ago

Stock Exchange Hotel announces the arrival of Stock Exchange Suites in Manchester City Centre New 95 bedroom hotel expansion for Stock Exchange Hotel  Expected to open early 2027 Located directly opposite the Stock Exchange Hotel  The Stock Exchange Hotel is expanding its 5* star hotel offering in the heart of Manchester city centre with the Stock Exchange Suites, an exciting new 95 room addition that will expand and elevate the city’s most celebrated luxury hotel. 

Stock Exchange Hotel announced the arrival of Stock Exchange Suites in Manchester City Centre

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3 weeks ago

Leading immersive leisure brand to open fifth London venue  Activate, the fast-growing immersive leisure brand, is poised to launch its fifth London venue in just 16 months. Islington Square on Upper Street will be the latest location for Activate, a hugely popular competitive socialising experience from North America that blends physical challenges, high-energy games and immersive experiences. Activate has quickly become a go-to spot for Gen Z, young professionals and groups looking for fun, fast-paced activities with a social edge.

Leading immersive leisure brand to open fifth London venue

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3 weeks ago

Dialogue between shape and matter To mark Clerkenwell Design Week, the Florim showroom reveals a newly conceived window display with a completely redesigned installation. The space showcases new collections created in collaboration with leading international designers: Formatech, developed with Gensler; Rinascenza, by Nicola Gallizia; and SensiColore, designed by Matteo Thun & Partners. Each collection interprets ceramic material through a distinct vision.

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4 weeks ago

Topping Out of Premier Inn Jervis Street and Premier Inn O’Connell Street, Dublin Gilbert-Ash and Whitbread celebrate a double topping out in Dublin City Centre Leading construction company Gilbert-Ash celebrated a significant milestone with the topping out of Premier Inn Jervis Street and Premier Inn O’Connell Street, in the centre of Dublin. The topping out ceremonies for both hotels were attended by Gilbert-Ash, its valued client Whitbread PLC, which owns Premier Inn, and key project stakeholders.

Topping Out of Premier Inn Jervis Street and Premier Inn O’Connell Street, Dublin

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4 weeks ago

Virgin Limited Edition announces a complete re-design of Ulusaba Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of unique retreats part of the hospitality brand Virgin Hotels Collection, is delighted to announce the re-imagining of its iconic private game reserve, Ulusaba, one of the original properties that launched the portfolio 25 years ago. Both lodges at the reserve in South Africa’s world-famous Sabi Sand will be re-designed from the ground up to create a truly extraordinary 20-bedroom retreat featuring spacious all-suite accommodations with private plunge pools and enhanced wellness facilities.

Virgin Limited Edition announces a complete re-design of Ulusaba

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4 weeks ago

Heartwood Collection announces £1.5m investment across five pubs in 2026 Heartwood Collection, the award-winning hospitality group backed by Alchemy Partners, has announced plans to invest more than £1.5 million in the refurbishment of five of its existing pubs by June 2026. The significant investment will see much-loved sites in Reigate, Chobham, Upminster, Thame and Weybridge transformed, as the Group continues its ambitious expansion while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the exceptional standards, charm and character that define Heartwood.

Heartwood Collection announces £1.5m investment across five pubs in 2026

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1 month ago

Michael Caines at The Stafford is Awarded Three AA Rosettes in the Hotel and Hospitality Services Awards Michael Caines at The Stafford is awarded three AA Rosettes in the Hotel and Hospitality Services Awards, recognising culinary excellence, technical precision and consistency at the highest level.This latest accolade follows the restaurant earning its first MICHELIN star in February 2026. Awarded to restaurants with a strong culinary identity and that demonstrate outstanding standards across food and service, three AA Rosettes recognises Michael Caines at The Stafford as one of the capital’s leading fine dining destinations.

Michael Caines at The Stafford is Awarded Three AA Rosettes in the Hotel and Hospitality Services Awards

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