A relaxed approach to high-end dining encourages chefs to experiment with superior local ingredients, creating an ‘incubation space’ for talent.
Sir David Barclay dies aged 86
Billionaire, hotelier and Telegraph Media Group boss Sir David Barclay has died unexpectedly following a short illness aged 86, according to the newspaper he owned.
The Belfry promotes Chris Eigelaar to resort general manager
The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, has announced Chris Eigelaar’s promotion to resort general manager.
Scotland to toughen restrictions on takeaway and click and collect
Coronavirus restrictions around takeaway and click and collect are to be tightened in Scotland from 16 January, the first minister has announced.
Dorchester Group swings to a loss as boycott and Brexit hit business
The Dorchester Group swung to a £10.31m pre-tax loss in 2019 as political and economic uncertainty in the UK and continental Europe, and the outcry against its owner’s anti-LGBT laws, hit business.
Gold Service Scholarship defers 2021 competition schedule
The Gold Service Scholarship has is delaying its 2021 competition schedule until September due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions.
Sports stadia and conference venues to be used as mass vaccination centres
Several sports and conference venues will open as mass vaccination centres this week as the national vaccination programme accelerates.
Minister for hospitality debate today: what to expect
Parliament is due to debate creating the position of a minister for hospitality this afternoon after a petition received more than 200,000 signatures and industry heavyweights got behind the campaign.
Hospitality urged to get active and raise money for mental health crisis line
The hospitality industry is being encouraged to get active during the third national lockdown and raise £10,000 to fund a sector-specific, text-based mental health crisis service.
MPs launch urgent inquiry into Covid-19 and night-time economy
The newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the night-time economy has launched an urgent inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on British nightlife.

