James Russell

NoMad Singapore is set to open in late 2026, marking the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific. Located on Orchard Road, the 19-storey hotel will feature three distinctive dining and bar concepts alongside a poolside lounge.

Four chefs from Elite Island Resorts have earned the Certified Executive Chef designation from the American Culinary Federation. The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association has congratulated the chefs, recognising the achievement as a milestone for culinary excellence and professional development across the destination.

Liverpool’s Accommodation Business Improvement District has announced a new partnership with Sefton Council, Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership and England’s Golf Coast to maximise the benefits of The Open for hotels, hospitality and wider business across the city region.

a&o Hostels has released its annual Sustainability Report for 2025, detailing key environmental achievements across the business. With 46 properties and approximately 31,600 beds in 32 cities and ten European countries, a&o is Europe’s largest hostel chain. The company said it continues to set sustainability standards through concrete achievements, clear goals and transparent tracking. a&o […]

Chedi Hospitality has appointed Milos Nedovic as Chief Asset & Investment Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company expands its investment and asset management capabilities across its growing luxury hospitality portfolio.

Sodexo UK & Ireland has launched its Barista Collective training programme, designed to empower baristas with the knowledge, skills and confidence to elevate the guest experience. The programme includes new Level 1 and Level 2 barista courses and a Barista & Hospitality Excellence apprenticeship in partnership with HIT Training.

Work is set to begin this August on a half a million pounds-plus refurbishment of The Greyhound in Cromford. The historic Market Place inn, built by Richard Arkwright in 1778, is being brought back to life through investment from Admiral Taverns alongside incoming operators Greg and Sarah Dufton.

Japanese restaurant Miokuru has opened on Warwick Street in Soho, bringing hand rolls, British seafood and Tokyo-inspired counter dining to London. The 20-seat restaurant combines seasonal sourcing, Japanese technique, sake, natural wines and an intimate open-kitchen experience.

Delano Miami Beach, the destination hotel on South Beach, has officially reopened its doors, unveiling a transformative new chapter that honours its legacy while re-establishing the property as a dynamic culinary and cultural destination. At the centre of this next era is a partnership with Paris Society, marking the group’s first restaurant ventures in the […]

Wayne Powell from City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College has been crowned winner of the 2026 Mellors Golden Whisk competition. This year’s Global Kitchen challenge saw finalists create street-food-inspired main dishes and desserts designed to be served from Mellors’ Tuk Truck.