#hospitality

#hospitality

"I have a rule: I never accept an invitation if I don't want to invite somebody back," Garten told Esquire. According to Garten, you should never invite anyone because you feel obliged, and she is right! Fewer things are more uncomfortable than extending an invitation to someone whose company you don't enjoy, and on the flip side, no one wants to go to a dinner party if the invitation wasn't genuine.

Tillingham is essentially a natural biodynamic wine production business working over 70 acres of gently rolling countryside, near Rye and the Romney Marshes in East Sussex. If only their main trouble was making bottles of chardonnay and pinot blanc, or selling pretty Tillingham tea towels at 36 a pop. But no, Tillingham has (quite literally) many other plates to juggle: it has a fancy restaurant and a vast barn from which they serve pizza, too.

With a customer base that's spending less in the face of a cost-of-living crisis and rising operational costs (including higher rents and energy prices, a VAT rate of 20%, and increases in National Living Wage and National Insurance contributions), restaurant owners are watching profit margins get thinner and thinner. Richard H. Turner of Bodean's broke it down like this: "25 years ago, you would be trying to hit a 20% net profit.

"At her last Budget, the Chancellor chose to increase further the duty burden on an industry already weighed down by excessive tax and regulation," Kent said. "Despite that decision, tax receipts have not gone up; and more UK pubs and restaurants have been forced to close. Everyone connected with hospitality knows that pubs, restaurants and other venues cannot survive on beer alone - all rely on spirits for profits."

Managed pubs outperformed restaurants throughout the first half of the year, and they again achieved the best growth of the Tracker's segments in July, at 0.6%. They were boosted by periods of warm weather in many parts of Britain, but comparisons were held down by the Euro 2024 football tournament, which brought millions of people out to watch games in pubs last July.

Just over half (53%) of leaders say revenue increased year-on-year over the second quarter-nearly double the 28% who say it dropped. However, increases are largely the result of higher menu prices and new openings, and the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker has indicated broadly flat spending on a like-for-like basis in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, higher costs-including higher minimum pay levels and National Insurance contributions from April, as well as sustained inflation in food and drink-have hurt the margins of many operators.

Golden Avenue, designed by J.AR OFFICE, has opened as a new hospitality destination for the heart of Brisbane's CBD neighborhood. The multi-level restaurant and bar precinct is conceived as a lush courtyard for the city, combining architecture, interiors, and landscape to create an urban sanctuary within a dense commercial district. The project is operated by the hospitality group Anyday, which calls for the venue to introduces a spatial typology that emphasizes openness, greenery, and climate-responsive design rather than enclosed dining environments typical of the CBD.

Noel Cunningham, a notable hotelier in Ireland, has embraced his roots by returning to his childhood home in Donegal, which he has filled with vibrant colors.

Dunluce Lodge is Northern Ireland's newest five-star accommodation, featuring all-suite lodging, a small spa, and a stunning view of Royal Portrush's fourth fairway.

Clement Ogbonnaya is appealing for 500,000 to complete the purchase of the Queen of the South pub in Tulse Hill to prevent its closure.

The Surf Lodge is a premier Hamptons venue where guests, often wealthy and powerful, expect exclusive experiences and sometimes push boundaries with their requests.

A good pub should feel like a second home—welcoming, relaxed, but with a better stocked fridge. A pub usually serves food, while many bars focus purely on drinks.

The Masters has released the 'Official Masters Hospitality' brochure for 2026. A high-end experience can run as high as $219,000, including luxury accommodations for 8.

It's always been an accepted truth in DC that every four to eight years, you get a whole new swath of people in from a different political ideology and if you want to have a strong, viable business, you don't talk politics.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, opened in 1893, is a luxury hotel with deep historical roots in New Orleans and has hosted legendary guests and U.S. presidents.

Smart technology is at the forefront of transforming guest experiences in hotels. By implementing smart room controls, guests can customize their environment, adjusting lighting, temperature, and entertainment options to their preferences.

Metro Private Cinema reimagines public film experiences, offering twenty private screening rooms designed for intimacy and comfort, accommodating groups of four to twenty.

"The personality you see on Instagram, in confirmation emails, in the food, and the dining room is all the same. I'm a human, you're a human, and let's communicate like that. I mean it's not too long before the robots take over."

A spokesperson for Brewdog said the "difficult decision" had been taken as a result of "ongoing industry challenges" including "rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures."

The Wilder Townhouse stands out with its unique features like a suntrap terrace and original art, offering a charming experience in Dublin's vibrant hospitality scene.

"From young people taking their first step into the world of work to parents and carers returning to the workforce, retail offers opportunities that meet the needs of people in all corners of the country. These increases in employment costs are putting those opportunities at risk."