James Russell is a Director at a4ppodcast. He specializes in hospitality and leisure, focusing on topics such as hotel chains, luxury accommodations, and booking technology, while also exploring restaurant innovation and corporate sustainability within the industry. His work has been featured in notable publications including RealClearMarkets, Electronic Musician, and The Texas Observer.
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James Russell's coverage predominantly focuses on the local culinary, hospitality, and business sectors with a significant emphasis on press releases and private sector announcements. To effectively reach out to him, consider providing exclusive insights or news related to advancements in technology adoption within the culinary or hospitality industries. Additionally, any information about sustainable practices and their impact on businesses would be relevant.
Given James' local geographic focus in Brighton Hove, pitches should ideally connect to this area specifically or provide insights that are directly applicable to businesses in this region. If reaching out with industry-specific developments outside of Brighton Hove, it may be beneficial to demonstrate how these trends could have an impact locally.
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By: James Russell
Chartwells Universities and Northumbria University are relaunching their £100 app-powered food and drink credit scheme for students entering university accommodation in September 2026. The initiative supported 3,500 students during its first year and forms part of the partners’ approach to cost-of-living support, wellbeing and campus engagement.
By: James Russell
Aidan, Assistant Manager at The Victoria Hotel in Sidmouth, has completed a 180-mile cycling challenge visiting all nine Brend Collection hotels within 12 hours. The Tour de Brend Hotels took him across Devon and Cornwall while raising funds and awareness for Children’s Hospice South West.
By: James Russell
Montreal sports brasserie LaCage will open its first UK restaurant on Kensington High Street on 4 September 2026. The two-floor venue will combine live sport with Canadian-inspired food, cocktails and beer, marking the brand’s first expansion into an English-speaking market after more than 40 years in operation.
By: James Russell
Wotton House in Surrey has launched the BBQ Boardroom, a new outdoor meetings and events concept combining business sessions with open-fire dining and countryside surroundings. The Garden Kitchen can accommodate up to 100 delegates and features integrated AV, Wi-Fi, covered seating and locally sourced catering.
By: James Russell
CAMRA has revealed the 16 regional and national winners progressing in its 2026 Pub of the Year competition ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. Pubs from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will now advance to the super-regional stage, with the final four due to be announced in October.
By: James Russell
An estimated 10.6 million Britons are planning an overnight UK holiday during the August bank holiday weekend, potentially generating £4.3 billion for the economy, according to VisitEngland. A further 5.8 million remain undecided, with weather, affordability and late deals influencing their plans.
By: James Russell
Nick Jones MBE, Martin Kuczmarski, Grace Dent and Sam Ward will headline the launch of the 2027 Gold Service Scholarship at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane on 7 September. Applications open on 4 September as the programme begins its latest search for emerging front-of-house talent.
By: James Russell
Japanese dining concepts NoriFish and Okiboru will open at Ponce City Market in Atlanta on 28 August. Created by local operators Sean Park and Justin Lim, the restaurants will bring sushi, ramen and tsukemen to the Central Food Hall, with NoriFish sourcing seafood from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market.
By: James Russell
The QHotels Collection has provided more than 6,200 complimentary hotel breaks to unpaid carers since beginning its partnership with charity Carefree in 2022. New research among participants found 94% experienced improved wellbeing following their stay, while 87% said they would not otherwise have been able to take a break.
By: James Russell
Chaiiwala has opened its second Bristol café at 171 Gloucester Road, continuing the Indian street food brand’s UK expansion. Operated by franchise partners Zahid and Imran, the new location follows their existing Bristol and Cardiff sites as Chaiiwala works towards a target of 500 global locations over the next decade.
