The World of Hospitality - Issue 54 2023

THE BUGIS SINGAPORE Restaurant and Bailey’s Bar to Open in South Kensington

THE HOUSE OF ANDAZ Sophisticated & Playful Experiences Deeply Rooted in Local Vitality

SEARCYS CHAMPAGNE BAR Searcys to Open A Champagne Bar in Battersea Power Station

Oliver Hemming

Hemming

8 - Andaz Nanjing Hexi Sophisticated & Playful Experiences Deeply Rooted in Local Vitality

14 - Show Preview - Decorex

A Celebration of Interior Design

22 - Blowfish Glass Art A feast for the Eyes

26 - Hilton Explore London’s Hidden Cultural Treasures with a Stay at Hampton by Hilton London City

32 - Four Season Hotel Hampshire

Enjoy a country Christmas

38 - Show Preview - HIX 2023

A Room With a Point of View

46 - Matfen Hall

Marfen Hall Nominated for ‘Best Interior Hotel Renovation’

46 - Show PreviewIndependant Hotel Show

The Show Returns for the Boutique & Independant Hotel Sector

57 - Sharon Marston

25 Years of Creating Bespoke

Handcrafted Lighting

Contents

64 - Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels

Guillaume Noyan Appointed Hotel Manager of Trou aux Biches Beachcomber

66 - EcoPure Waters

EcoPure Waters Celebrates

Three Years of Sustainability with Kimpton Fitzroy London

72 - Careys Manor Hotel & Senspa

New ‘Moments for Me Menopause

Spa Day’ at Careys Manor Hotel & Senspa

78 - Delta Hotels by Marriott

Riviera Nayarit

Long-awaited Aqua Jungle & River Experience and Additional Rooms

Expansion

82 - Villiers

Unique Sculptures, Planters and Furniture, Handmade in England

86 - Outcrop

Outcrop Now Open at 180 The Strand

90 - Show Preview - The Restaurant Show

Festival of Top Chef Talent

The Team

Editor-in-Chief Simone Couture editor@theworldofhospitality.com

Sales Manager Ben Askew ben@theworldofhospitality.com

Sales Manager Gina Stefano gina@theworldofhospitality.com

Creative Director

Josh Holmes BSc josh@theworldofhospitality.com

Studio Designer Richard Bland richard@theworldofhospitality.com

Accounts Department Rachel Jackson accounts@theworldofhospitality.com

Company Director Jamie Bullock jamie@theworldofhospitality.com

Publishing Director Martin Holmes martin@theworldofhospitality.com

92 - 30 Euston Square

Christmas With All The Trimmings at 30 Euston Square

94 - Bugis Singapore / Bailey’s Bar

The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and Bailey’s Bar to Open in South Kensington

98 - L’Atelier Robuchon

Joel Robuchon International Relaunches Mayfair Site as L’Atelier Robuchon with Andrea Cofini at The Helm

102 - Mercato Metropolitano Mercato Metropolitano Unveils

Reimagines Elephant Park Market, Including Six New Food Traders

108 - The Botanicum

Explore The World of Herbs at New Heights

118 - ResDiary

Early Promotion Can Help Feed Desire for Stuffed Restaurants This Festive Season

128 - Searcys

Searcys to Open A Champagne Bar in Battersea Power Station

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Diamik Glass Launches New Range of ecorok™ Sustainable Surfaces

- DIAMIK GLASS -

Yorkshire-based sustainable work surface manufacturer Diamik Glass has announced the launch of its 2023 range of trademark ecorok™ surfaces, made from 85% recycled glass.

The ecorok™ surfaces can be used for a wide range of purposes including worktops, splash backs, tabletops, tea points, reception desks and much more.

Created by the expert team at Diamik Glass, the method for creating ecorok™ has been honed over four years to create sustainable, hardwearing and luxury work surfaces - perfect for hospitality spaces.

ecorok™ is crafted using waste glass that would otherwise have gone to landfill, where it could take up to 4,000 years to break down. The glass is sourced responsibly from businesses and then crushed down, sized and colour sorted ready for use. Ecorok ™ is created using unique recipes for each design and set in specially adapted solvent free resins to create a solid sheet.

Handmade and using a range of glassware products, this allows the experts at Diamik Glass to create different colourways for a unique and bespoke finish. Being made to specification for each commission means each carefully crafted sheet of ecorok™ produces virtually no waste, making it a more efficient product for hospitality surfaces, as well as the only truly sustainable option.

To date, Diamik Glass has worked with architects, joiners and construction professionals to secure impressive contracts with brands including Pizza Pilgrims and Bombay Sapphire among many others.

Michael Pickup, MD of Diamik Glass, added: “I’m thrilled to be bringing the 2023 ecorok™ range to the market. Since launching our business just four years ago, we’ve worked on both commercial and domestic projects and have received huge praise from customers for the quality, durability and aesthetic of our sustainable surfaces.

“We’re looking forward to working with more partners and fabricators to bring ecorok™ to an even wider customer base, and we are excited for what the future holds!”

To find out more about these unique products, contact Diamik Glass via info@diamik.co.uk

Manufacturer of Sustainable Recycled Glass Surfaces Bolsters Growth With Senior Hire - DIAMIK

GLASS -

The UK’s leading manufacturer of sustainable work surfaces and countertops from recycled glass, Diamik Glass, has announced the appointment of Robert Hughes as Sales Director to support the business following years of product development.

Robert brings over 25 years of diverse sales and management experience across multiple sectors, and will use his expertise to drive market expansion, revenue growth and cultivate strong customer relationships.

Robert’s previous roles include Managing Director at Pivotal Products Ltd, Sales Manager at Advanced Hair Studio and Managing Director at Claims Marketing Agency.

The business also recently announced the development of a new fully sustainable glass product, ecorok™ made out of 85% recycled glass that would otherwise have been destined for landfill.

Robert commented on his appointment: “I’m thrilled to join the innovative leaders at Diamik Glass. Proving their genius in the creation of their bespoke,

sustainable ecorok™ range, I’m relishing leading the sales team and building relationships with key architects, fabricators, and buyers to supply a product that will alleviate the on-going struggles of climate change and material depletion.

“The company’s values align with my own, being passionate about creating a more sustainable future and making meaningful contributions to address environmental challenges.”

Mick Pickup, Managing Director at Diamik Glass, added: “It is a pleasure to welcome Robert to the team. He will play a key role in developing the business and its sales strategy and outreach to key partners. His significant experience will be crucial in enabling us to continue to build on our successes as we build a network of fabricators for our latest products, ecorok™.”

To find out more about Diamik Glass and their latest sustainable surfaces please visit: www.diamik.co.uk

Sophisticated & Playful Experiences

Deeply Rooted in Local Vitality

- ANDAZ NANJING HEXI - THE HOUSE OF ANDAZ -

Andaz Nanjing Hexi - The House of Andaz is a modern interpretation of Nanjing. Designed for affluent new-generation trendsetters, Andaz Nanjing Hexi invites guests to express themselves through sophisticated and playful experiences that are deeply rooted in local vitality. It redefines luxury by bringing contemporary space, unscripted service, and vibrant programming under one roof.

The House of Andaz at Nanjing Hexi offers guests a dynamic spatial experience, starting from the arrival and vibrant social areas, through the compact L1 Entry Foyer to the open-concept L7 Reception, All Day Dining, Chinese Restaurant & Bar, the

flexible L29 Bar & Meeting Space, and the loft guestrooms. This journey through a new dimension of spatial experiences makes the House of Andaz the nexus for trendsetters in Nanjing.

L1 ENTRY FOYER Entry

The main entrance of House of Andaz serves as a transition from the bustling city to a serene and refined retreat. On the left, the vertical panel design showcases the Andaz logo’s alphabet on each door panel, while also providing an open fire-escape route and establishing an elegant sense of arrival. To the right, guests can access the concierge. The entryway is a perfect balance of practicality and aesthetics, evoking a welcoming atmosphere for guests to settle into Andaz Nanjing.

Concierge

As guests enter through the main entrance, they will be warmly greeted by the concierge. To maximize the compact space, a sleek and seamless desk is been installed, creating a bold statement while discreetly concealing necessary equipment within tall bookcases behind it. The linear design allows the concierge to operate efficiently within a relatively small space, deviating from the traditional bulky design of a concierge desk.

Adding to the unique touch of the space is a modern topographical artwork of Nanjing, which is hidden behind the bookcases. The space is adorned with a modern topographical artwork of Nanjing that is cleverly hidden behind the bookcases, contributing to its unique character. Additionally, a vibrant tangerine hue embodies Andaz’s dynamic spirit, complemented by modern Chinese ornamental details that enhance the sense of place.

This intimate entryway provides a welcoming embrace before guests arrive at the expansive Level 7.

L7 Reception, Lobby Lounge, Bar, All Day Dining & Chinese Restaurant

Upon arrival at Level 7, guests will step into a vast, double-volume open space that encompasses the Reception, All-day dining, Chinese Restaurant and bar areas, with no walls dividing them. The studio eliminated all walls and instead use drop panels and vertical screens to subtly divide the space while maintaining an open and welcoming atmosphere. This creates a seamless flow from one area to another. Here lies the nucleus of Andaz, where ideas, lives, and journeys converge and interweave in flawlessly crafted spaces.

Reception, Lobby Lounge, Bar

As guests arrive, they will be greeted by the lobby lounge, which leads to the reception area.

The lounge is elevated and includes an L-shaped sofa, a tall standing desk, and additional seating options in the corner. In the reception area, there are two separate counters facing each other, which allows guests to stand beside each other instead of in front of the receptionist. This fosters a more personal interaction between guests and staff. Following the reception area is the lobby bar, where guests can relax and enjoy a drink while waiting to check in or out. The centerpiece of the space is a state-of-the-art drop panel positioned above the bar, featuring a modern art piece in a vibrant tangerine hue. The artwork displayed on the drop panel serves as a unifying element for level 7.

Photography:Jonathan Leijonhufvud

Avalon Collective Pte Ltd (AC) is a boutique hospitality interior design consultancy firm based in Singapore with projects across Asia. Established in 2008, we are a collective of experienced and creative design professionals. The firm is helmed by Mr. Cedric Jaccard and Ms. Anna Wee.

The 50 strong studio spans across Singapore, Bangkok, Manila and Shanghai. We have committed teams that work through all stages of the project, from concept work, space planning,

All-day dining

Located across from the lobby bar is the bistro, which serves as the hotel’s all-day dining venue. The bistro features a seating area and an open kitchen. The absence of walls throughout the entire level posed a challenge in concealing the exhaust. However, the Collective added bookcases with patterns and rhythms to fill the 8-meter-high ceiling and create a visually dynamic impact, all while maintaining a consistent design language. To further conceal the kitchen from the main area, a bookcase with a similar language as the exhaust is placed between the dining area and the kitchen, creating an aesthetic appeal.

Chinese Restaurant

The Chinese restaurant is located after the open kitchen in the tavern, above the area there is an artwork

FF&E selection, design development, technical CAD documentation, 3D visualization and on-site design management. Our project brand partners include Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, JW Marriott, InterContinental, Sofitel, St Regis, Conrad, Westin, Hilton, Le Meridien, Shangri-la, Andaz Hotels, the list goes on.

that mirrors the bar drop panel, creating a seamless design language. Additionally, four private dining areas are tucked away from the open space, providing guests with the option for intimate gatherings.

This allows the intermingling of boundaries among these spaces and seamlessly integrates and separates them at the same time, connecting them to the pulsating heart of Andaz.

L29 Bar & Meeting Space

As guests reach L29, they are greeted by a shared lift lobby that connects the bar and meeting space. The ceiling of both areas is united by strips of light shining towards the curved scallop ceiling, providing indirect light that adds depth and dimension to the space, in place of traditional direct lighting.

CEDRIC JACCARD

Creative Director / Founder

Swiss | Diploma Architecture Design | French/English

Cedric is the centrifugal creative lead in the studio, with his architectural and retail background, he is relentless in challenging the design norm, he questions owners, operators and the studio to create a unique design experience and vision. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience and mastery in his craft, he is fearless with breaking planning typology, but is yet a nurturing studio mentor. Notable projects he has completed includes the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Pudong Shanghai, Sofitel Nusa Dua Bali, JW Marriott Seoul Korea, Four Seasons Maldives, Hilton Singapore Orchard and Andaz Nanjing.

Bar

The bar has a sleek black-and-white color scheme, accentuated by refined brass touches and subtle tangerine accents. Upon entering, guests are greeted by five glass cabinets that display the bar’s drink offerings. Moving towards the elevated bar counter, guests are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the city.

Guestrooms

The guestroom’s pitched profile resembles a physical roof of a house. The room design evoke a sense of nomadic exploration, where furnishings and decor elements are unburdened, temporary, and characterized by minimalist elegance, lending the space a luxurious yet unpretentious ambiance. Allowing guests to be themselves.

The House of Andaz perfectly embodies the fusion of modernity and tradition, blending style and elegance with local art and architecture. Its unique attitude connects art and space, functionality and surprise, and style and manner, making it a destination of unparalleled modernity.

www.avaloncollective.com

A Celebration of Interior Design

Decorex, Europe’s finest high-end design event, is back for 2023 and is bigger, better and more sustainable than ever before. This year’s show will take place from 8th to 11th October at Olympia London. Decorex offers a space unlike any other, to connect with the finest interior brands, discover innovative new products and be inspired by emerging trends.

Decorex has a remarkable 45-year legacy of connecting the design community. It is the ultimate design destination, with its exceptional list of prestigious exhibitors, a renowned Talks Programme, and engaging, interactive features that promise to inspire creativity.

DISCOVER EXCLUSIVE INTERIOR DESIGN BRANDS

Explore the latest collections from over 250 brands at Decorex 2023. Browse an impressive selection of products including wallcoverings, fabrics, furniture,

lighting and decorative accessories from a stellar lineup of exhibitors, including Arte International, Coat Paints, Curiousa, Ian Sanderson, Little Greene, Pooky Lighting and Vincent Sheppard. Discover an expertly curated line-up of both new and established interior design brands at Olympia London this autumn.

LÉ BOUDOIR D’COREXXX - YOUR VIP EXPERIENCE

Decorex and Designed by Woulfe have collaborated to create an exquisitely designed space, that effortlessly marries sophistication with a provocative allure, creating an ambiance that tantalizes the senses and ignites the imagination.

The Bar in the VIP Lounge has been reimagined as Red Spot - the focal point of Lé Boudoir. A place for VIPs to indulge in spirited connections over effervescent glasses of fizz.

THE DECOREX DESIGN TALKS PROGRAMME RETURNS FOR 2023

With Decorex being a destination for design, there is plenty of opportunity to feel inspired and build on your interiors knowledge. The carefully curated Design Talks feature over 85+ brilliant minds such as Courtney Brannan, Simon Hamilton, Sophie Robinson, Mathew Freeman, Deborah Pocock and Jecks Stone.

This year’s agenda is your gateway to indispensable design knowledge and insights, including a diverse range of topics such as: Why Do We Need Colour - Can we live without it, Engaging clients: how to get clients interested in sustainability and The Importance of Craft.

MAKING SPACES

After a great response and huge success in 2022, Making Spaces is back at Decorex for 2023. Making Spaces allows makers to demonstrate the making of their products to Decorex visitors. It gives producers the opportunity to demonstrate the design and production process of their products and to give hands-on experience to the luxury design community. Decorex is working with Cockpit, The Black Artisans, Future Icons, QEST and Rycotewood communities this year to pick the 15 artisans.

THE COLOUR CAFÉ

The Colour Cafe, designed and built by YesColours, will focus on colourful yet sustainable design and feature a kaleidoscope of colours and brand partners that will showcase the positive impact colour can have on residential, commercial and public spaces. The café will also feature pods for ‘meet and greets’, areas for content capture and a relaxed break-out area.

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Decorex is the ultimate design destination to discover the best brands in the luxury interiors sector and meet industry experts from around the globe, all alongside an inspiring talks programme and unique features. Immerse yourself in the world of design at Decorex 2023, spark your creativity and come away feeling inspired.

Click here to get your ticket.

Take a tour through last year’s Decorex show by watching the highlights video here and view the inspiring drone footage of the show floor.

www.decorex.com

Elegance & Sustainability

- TERRA LEGNO -

In the ever-evolving world of interior design and architecture, flooring stands as a crucial canvas upon which the essence of a space is painted. Two exceptional contenders in this realm are Terra Legno’s engineered wood and rigid Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring solutions, redefining elegance, durability, and sustainability.

Terra Legno has emerged as a trailblazer in the flooring industry, fusing innovation with nature’s timeless beauty. Our engineered wood flooring marries the warmth and authenticity of natural wood with cuttingedge engineering techniques. Crafted from layers of real wood veneers, adhered crosswise for enhanced stability, these floors boast a remarkably authentic appearance while resisting warping and expansion, common challenges associated with solid wood. This environmentally-conscious choice offers the allure of hardwood without compromising on performance.

Complementing their wood flooring, Terra Legno’s rigid LVT flooring unveils a new dimension of versatility. This collection imitates the appearance of natural materials, including hardwood and stone, with unparalleled precision, all while providing a robust, waterproof, and low-maintenance solution. The unique rigid core construction adds an extra layer of durability, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas prone to spills and moisture.

What sets Terra Legno apart extends beyond aesthetics and practicality—is our unwavering commitment to sustainability. Recognizing the importance of responsible resourcing, we offer material with Floorscore as well as FSC certifications. By aligning aesthetics with ethical choices, Terra Legno enables customers to adorn their spaces with eco-conscious elegance.

This introduction merely scratches the surface of Terra Legno’s revolutionary contributions to the world of flooring. Whether one seeks the timeless charm of engineered wood or the contemporary resilience of rigid LVT, Terra Legno’s offerings redefine the standards of form and function. In the pages that follow, we will delve deeper into the technology, design philosophy, and environmental stewardship that culminate in flooring solutions that inspire, endure, and leave a lasting impression.

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Change Your Thoughts

- TONIK -

We recently visited a hotel and discovered a dis-used swimming pool and dance studio in the basement! In a prime central London location this provided heaps of opportunities for developer and operator partnerships.

Budgets aside… we talk about that part later - right now is the time to be evaluating space efficiency and we’re bursting with ideas!

Check out some of our recent hotel projects at www.tonikassociates.co.uk. To hear more about our thoughts on this topic, check out our podcast Tonik Talks available on all major podcast streaming platforms.

Discover the potential revenue generated through design.

Have you ever considered the potential revenue generating opportunities within your property that don’t necessarily meet the eye? We need to think beyond, RevPAR, F&B budgets, BEO’s and Opera reports; hotels are bursting with opportunities that not only enhance your guest experience but also boost revenue – we all need a bit of that!

At Tonik, our multi-dimensional team merge strategic thinking with innovation, trend forecasting and development to challenge the everyday thinking and create the solutions your business needs to flourish in today’s competitive hospitality industry.

Take your lobby for example, it’s more than just a place to check in…

Your lobby is the heart of the hotel, the most used space but often we find them being underutilised! Brand collaborations, retail and pop-ups have heaps to offer, even is space is not in abundance.

Purposeful partnerships!

Community… the buzzword on all our agendas since the pandemic. Hotels were once known as the hub of local communities – bring it back! Support local businesses and SME’s, allowing them to showcase their products and growing your audience reach. Even your corridor walls allow opportunities for this booming market!

Re-evaluate space configuration and bring back the dis-used spaces!

A Feast for the Eyes - BLOWFISH GLASS ART -

Glass Sculptor Elliot Walker is a master in manipulating hot glass; now, his work is reaching new heights via the world of Fine Dining and Luxury interiors, elevating the ambience of various spaces to unparalleled heights.

A FUSION OF ARTISTRY AND INNOVATION

An unyielding passion marked Elliot Walker’s journey into the world of glass for artistry and innovation; he is always experimenting and reimagining what glass can do. Trained in the age-old glassblowing techniques, he deftly melds tradition with contemporary design. Walker utilises edible concepts in his sculpture, with an extensive collection inspired by still-life paintings from old masters. Still, Walker puts a contemporary twist on them, which evokes a sense of timeless surrealism.

“Glass is a concept as well as a material; it has a life of its own. Coaxing a form out of the liquid glass is unlike working with any other material.”- Elliot Walker.

Walker’s work has reached new heights through business venture Blowfish Bespoke with business partner Bethany Wood, whose ethos is to collaborate

with distinguished artists and corporations, including interior designers and Global drinks brands such as Smokehead and SodaStream. Blowfish Bespoke is one of the many arms of Blowfish Glass UK, a leading hybrid hot shop and exhibition space, to promote and sell high-end glass art from prestigious glass artists worldwide. The gallery, artist-led by Bethany Wood, represents Elliot and many other talented artists.

Storm, Designer - Rock and Soar. Visualizer, Rajan Sawhney. Artist Elliot Walker

Still Life with Lobster by Elliot Walker, Photography Simon Bruntnell

TRANSFORMING LUXURY SPACES

Elliot Walker’s glass sculptures effortlessly assume the role of captivating focal points within Fine dining spaces, imparting an air of sophistication and luxury, from grand sculptural lighting installations that cascade like frozen waterfalls to intricate hyperrealistic crustaceans suspended as bearers of light.

In a world where guest experiences define the success of hospitality establishments, Walker’s sculptures offer more than mere visual delight.

In 2022, The Goring Hotel commissioned Elliot to recreate creatures from our underwater world to adorn their main dining space. Featured in the Guardian and the Telegraph, The Goring Hotel has been reviewed as one of the finest dining establishments in London. Walker focused his extended skill of manipulating hot glass to create Lobsters frozen in glass, with meticulous details, down to the finest antennules. This form was then combined with lighting, with lightbulbs cleverly held in the lobster’s claws, transubstantiating them to living entities within the space, ‘Whilst matching sea anemones perch on the tables’, Guardian 2021. These works by Walker transport you to an underwater world.

This year has seen the conception of Blowfish Bespoke, forging a closer relationship with the sculptural lighting industry. Walker and Wood have collaborated with the new sculptural lighting studio Rock & Soar; they create suspended decorative objects that celebrate nature, energy, and balance.

The designs beautifully involve hand-made, unique components that celebrate craftsmanship, process and materials.

Recently debuted at London Craft Week 2023, Storm is an impressive voluptuous suspended installation, ‘containing an array of beautifully intricate patterns and details that can be found within the dramatic earth’s skies, evoking strength and power within each unique piece. A dimpled texture passes over the glass pieces in various formations, which scatter the projected light from the suspended illuminated droplet light units above, with ethereal caustics resembling refreshing rainfall.’

FUTURE OF ART IN LUXURY SPACES

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, the role of art within its spaces takes on new dimensions. Elliot Walker’s work through Blowfish Bespoke stands as a beacon, demonstrating art’s potential to shape an environment’s emotional landscape. His sculptures transcend decoration, leaving an indelible mark on guests and occupants alike. In a world saturated with fleeting experiences, Walker’s glass sculptures offer an enduring connection between art, space, and imagination. If you want to explore the sculpture of Elliot Walker in person, Blowfish Glass UK’s exquisite glass showroom is open by appointment, located in Stourbridge UK.

You can keep up to date via our social media, @blowfish_gallery and our website, www.blowfishglassart.com

If you are interested in proposing a commission, click the link below or alternatively call 07936109943.

The Goring Hotel, Design -Russel Sage Studio, Artist Elliot Walker

Still Life with Lemons by Elliot Walker, Photography Simon Bruntnell

Culture, Heritage and Magnificent Grandeur

- WFC CONTRACTORS -

challenging due to listed buildings consent, some of the associated buildings date to 1650. In fact, before we commenced work, millions were spent moving the 17th-century St Giles Smithy, formerly home to the famous 12 Bar Club, in order to burrow a further three floors below. It was then replaced within 7mm of its original location where it would become The Lower Third Bar, honoring the name of one of Bowie’s former bands.

2022/23 saw WFC working in the heart of London on a number of projects centred around Denmark Street involving the spectacular redevelopment of the historic music neighbourhood – The Outernet District. For some months it felt like WFC had become part of the fabric of the famous 100 metre street!

Known as the music hub of London, nicknamed ‘Tin Pan Alley’, Denmark Street was at the heart of much of Britain’s musical history.

It was a matter of much pride to WFC to have been involved in three different, overlapping projects: the Outernet Venues, the stunning TATTU Restaurant and Bar Thirteen for Chateau Denmark and its private Club dial8 in the basement below.

TATTU on the 6th Floor of The Now Building, is a fabulous, flamboyant, rooftop restaurant with panoramic views and a lavish interior by the awardwinning Joyce Wang Studio, inspired by a traditional Chinese courtyard house. It’s a large venue with seating for 220, split into four distinct tattoo-themed areas: Carp, Tiger, Phoenix and Dragon. It was a 24 week project working on the top floor of a live construction site but handed over on time in March 2022 to a very satisfied client.

The Outernet project was a 22 week programme and comprised the HERE Music Venue with a 2000 capacity, The Lower Third Venue, with a 350 capacity, The Lower Third Bar, VIP areas, two green rooms, loos and a warren of corridors and stairways leading betwixt and between. It was a massive project, particularly

Across the road from The Lower Third at No 1 Denmark Street is the reception and bar for the quite wonderfully hedonistic Hotel Chateau Denmark. The hotel’s rooms and apartments, designed by Taylor Howes, are located in 16 buildings in Denmark Street plus session rooms in The Now Building. Our involvement was to bring the spectacular Grapes Design vision for Bar Thirteen and dial8 to life. Darren Grapes describes Bar Thirteen as “styled on the infusion of renaissance, gothic and anarchy inspired objet d’art and exquisite materials”. The ceiling is described as brutalist and a grand central reception chair sits in the centre of the space.

Bar Thirteen and dial8 were a spectacular way to close our very successful sojourn in the Outernet District and it felt good to have played a part in continuing the tradition of music and avant garde entertainment in the capital.

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The Reception for Hotel Chateau Denmark, BAR Thirteen LDN and the private dial8 LND Club in the basement. We worked with Grapes Design to create their opulent vision which befits the Chateau Denmark brand from CAW Ventures and Outernet Global. The project included minor demolitions and a high-end fit out over two floors.

Explore London’s Hidden Cultural Treasures with a Stay at Hampton by Hilton London City

- HILTON -

Avoid the traditional tourist hotspots and discover the capital’s hidden cultural gems with a stay at Hampton by Hilton London City.

Ideally located on Osborn Street, between the historic City of London district and the vibrant neighbourhood of Shoreditch, the latest addition to Hampton by Hilton’s growing portfolio boasts unbeatable transport links, making it easy to explore London like a local and revel in its treasure trove of lesser known, but no less spectacular, attractions.

Just 10-minutes’ walk from the 278-room hotel, which opened to guests in May, is Wilton’s Music Hall, a Grade II listed building and the oldest grand music hall in the world. Beginning life as houses,

shops and a pub in 1690, before being turned into a Victorian music hall in 1859, it was designed to bring the glamour and entertainment of the West End to working class people in the East End. The music hall still retains many of its original features, including its cast iron pillars and balcony.

St Dunstan in the East, just over 15-minutes on foot from Hampton by Hilton London City, is a tranquil and soothing oasis in the heart of the City of London borough. Bombed-out during the Second World War, the remains of the Church of St Dunstan in the East have been regenerated into a majestic public park where nature has reclaimed the church’s tower, steeple and north and south walls, the only parts of the building which remain standing today.

A short tube hop away and guests can find Word on the Water, a bookshop housed inside a 100-year-old Dutch barge. As well as selling quality second-hand and new books, Word on the Water also hosts poetry slams, readings and book launches, and offers live acoustic music on its roof stage.

Just over 15-minutes’ tube ride away from Hampton by Hilton London City are the London Silver Vaults, a unique underground market located beneath Chancery Lane. Containing the largest selection of fine antique and contemporary silver for sale anywhere in the world, the market’s 25 specialist shops boast an array of silver and jewellery dating from the early 1600s to the present day.

Why not finish the day with a drink in The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, a secret speakeasy? Hidden in the basement of The Breakfast Club in Spitalfields, and only a 10-minute walk from the hotel, the bar is accessed through a Smeg fridge door and offers an eclectic food and cocktail menu alongside brooding vintage décor.

Hampton by Hilton London City, which is within a 15-minute walk of five tube stations, offers a variety of accommodation types, from spacious king rooms to 30 family-friendly rooms. Each room is decorated in fresh and calming neutral tones with bold textiles and modern touches. In-room amenities include HDTV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee making facilities. The contemporary on-site restaurant offers a free hot breakfast, including the Hampton by Hilton signature fresh breakfast waffles.

Stay from just £175 per room per night, with Hilton Honors Members receiving 17% off the Best Available Rate*.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please visit: www.hilton.com/en/ hotels/lonarhx-hampton-london-city/ or call +44 20 4512 9900.

*Rate applies to Sunday stays. Discount off Best Available Rate. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance.

Interiors For You. Created By Us

- CALICO INTERIORS -

Want to know a little bit more about us and what we do?

Let’s start at the beginning…

It all began in 1981, when our founder, Pauline Nash, started a curtain and soft furnishing business from the comfort of her very own home. The business quickly garnered a reputation for creating beautifully crafted, bespoke soft furnishings and attracted an ever-growing queue of clients. As the fan-base grew, so did Calico Interiors.

Today, Calico Interiors has its own purpose-built Workroom and works on commercial projects all across the UK - and Pauline has a little more help these days.

CREATING SPACES FOR ALL TO ENJOY…

We’ve created interiors for many hotels, bars, restaurants and holiday cottages over the years, and know that furniture and fabrics need to work hard in this environment yet be glorious to the eye too. Our bespoke interiors reflect the charm and heritage of every building we work on, featuring accessories that are practical and add to the character of each room.

Our aim is to create an interior that you and your guests will admire and enjoy and want to come back to, time and time again.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU…

Or what can’t we, more to the point. We provide the full spectrum of soft furnishings – curtains, blinds, cushions, throws, beds and headboards as well as furniture and flooring.

MEET YOUR TEAM…

Our dedicated Commercial Projects team will be there from the very beginning. Using their design, product and legislative knowledge, they will be there to advise not only on the project design, but also the right materials, colours and furnishings to reflect the demands of your industry – whilst working to your budget.

All soft furnishings for your project will be created by our talented team of makers and upholsterers, in-house at our Workrooms, managed and overseen by our Production and Logistic teams whilst working closely with the Commercial Projects team - ensuring

everything is made to our exacting standards and to the timescales agreed.

And then, when everything is ready to be installed you’ll get to meet our team of fully-trained fitters, who will come along and install everything for you.

It’s as easy as that.

WHY US?

We deeply care about everything we do and getting to know our clients is kind of a big thing for us. We believe that understanding your needs is essential to creating your perfect vision.

Our focus on delivering you the highest quality has not faltered in the last 40 years - it is woven into the fabric of every single thing we do.

www.calicointeriors.co.uk

www.maamihome.com

Brings sense of touch, atmosphere and sophistication to a timeless experience.

The Dipping Lugger- Ullapool

- INTERIOR DESIGN BY EVE CULLEN-CORNES -

Jonathan Cornes Associates

Interior Design Team is headed up by our renowned Interior Design Director, Eve CullenCornes whom has been providing exquisite designs for over 20 years, boasting an impressive portfolio of work in the hospitality sector, and working for restaurateurs and Michelin star chefs such as Tom Kerridge and Paul Ainsworth. JCA prides themselves on their innovative solutions that are tailored to meet the individual requirements of their clients, reflecting their brand’s personality. This article delves deeper into one of Eve’s recent projects, the fine dining restaurant and rooms at The Dipping Lugger on Loch Broom in Ullapool.

The Dipping Lugger, a former manse dating back to 1789, underwent extensive renovation at the hands of Robert Hicks and Helen Chambers who acquired the property in 2018. The ultimate goal was to transform the manse into a luxurious retreat and restaurant, retaining its historic essence and charm. Eve Cullen-Cornes, the design director at JCA, believes in creating a concept or theme that resonates with the history of the property or is pertinent to the clients’ interests. In this case, the history of the building was the driving force behind the design approach with each room and space being individually created to emphasise this journey and experience.

The three ensuite bedrooms are named after characters associated with the manse. MacInnes (the previous owners), Melville (the man who built it) and Telford (for his partial rebuilding in 1829) - paying homage to its rich past. The rooms feature lavish beds adorned with fresh white cotton sheets, cozy tartan throws, and soft velvet cushions that tempt one to sink in and unwind. Refurbished fireplaces and antique lamps with Cole & Son, Juliet Travers and Morris & Co wallpapers add a touch of warmth and opulence to the rooms. Additionally, the ensuites are spacious and feature a freestanding bathtub with decorative tiles, setting the stage for a sumptuous soak. Also, upstairs another unique space continues with a “Sweet Shop” that offers a treasure trove of sweets and liquid indulgences, setting the perfect mood for a nightcap.

The drawing room is an epitome of elegance, with an array of rich features, including dark parquet floor, olive leather wingback chairs, antique velvet sofa, with plump cushions, period fireplace, and gold leaf and lion ‘Boscobel Oak’ Cole & Son wallpaper. This was designed for residents to have a night cap after dinner.

The restaurant seats 18 people, Eve used a Morris & Co wallpaper with Robert and Helen’s music promotional business posters to give contrast to the design.

The “Tasting Room” was created as a space within the dining room to provide an intimate two-table dining and tasting experience, where guests can dine and sample Seven Crofts gin from the Highland Liquor Company which is owned and produced in Ullapool by Robert and Helen.

JCA’s efforts at The Dipping Lugger are a true testament to their commitment to creating spaces that are unique and reflective of their clients’ brands, making them a distinguished name in the industry.

www.jcassociates.co.uk/interior-design-service

In response to a growing demand from all directions, two renowed figures in the decoration and interior design scene come together to be your ultimate partner in your hotel projects!

Stella Cadente, a lifestyle icon for over 20 years and Chehoma, an essential brand in the world of interior decoration, have developed a collection with chic and eclectic accents, customizable to suit your needs and desires.

Enjoy a Country Christmas with Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

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‘Tis the season to celebrate in the ultimate Christmas wonderland, where the trees are decked, log fires lit, and magical memories can be made. This festive season, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is an even prettier package to unwrap, with Christmas offerings including enchanting carriage rides, indulgent food selections, special performances of muchloved pantomimes and luxurious accommodations. The most wonderful time of the year is even more wonderful when staying at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire.

OFF PISTE

A host of festive delights awaits at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire this holiday season. For an authentic taste of the Swiss Alps in the heart of the English countryside, the Hotel’s ski lodge restaurant Off Piste will make a welcome return.

CHRISTMAS DINING

Executive Chef Talha Barkin’s love for local produce will be showcased in every dish in Wild Carrot, as he creates connections to the landscape through ingredients, presentation and flavours. From the traditional Christmas Day lunch and family-style Boxing Day feast to a Bombay evening and five course New Year’s Eve dinner, enjoy an exceptional culinary journey this festive season.

FESTIVI-TEAS

For a special treat there is no better place to experience a quintessentially British afternoon tea than the Hotel’s picturesque Drawing Room. Festive themed cakes and pastries will be served alongside a selection of traditional finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones. In the spirit of the season, Champagne packages will also be available for a truly memorable celebration.

FESTIVE SPIRIT

For the perfect Christmas tipple and a relaxing escape from the Christmas chaos, join talented Mixologist Surinder Virk in the property’s historic 18th century Library Bar, serving a host of craft whiskies and Christmas cocktails – perfect to get in the festive spirit.

FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES

Create everlasting Christmas memories this December and a host of festive fun, with everything from cosy carriage rides around the estate to the property’s onsite kids club.

Enter a wonderous world where anything could happen with a spectacular pantomime performance of Cinderella on the estate this Christmas. Fun for all the family, enjoy the interactive elements and audience participation while being transported to a new adventure.

WINTER WATER WONDERLAND

To relax and unwind, guests can escape to the 18th century stable block Spa. Take a dip in the conservatory-style pool, while the little ones make a splash in the family adventure pool Sharkie’s Reef and celebrate with a special treasure hunt with the property’s very own Pirate Charlie.

CHRISTMAS CAPERS

Splurge at the Hotel’s festive market and explore the estate’s Christmas delights, from eye-catching wildlife sculptures donated by The Farnham Sculpture Park and vintage car display to birdwatching across the estate.

SPECIAL MOMENTS

Enjoy an evening of carol singing and mulled wine on Christmas Eve to get everyone into the holiday spirit and await Santa’s arrival on Christmas Day as he joins guests in the Manor House to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Share the love this Christmas while having a family photo taken in the Drawing Room, where it will be transposed onto a special postcard to send to loved ones.

www.fourseasons.com

Design That Respects Time, Nature and People

- CHARLOTTE FINDLATER -

• Ecological Design – seeking a reduction in environmental impact

• Craftsmanship – working with craftspeople for extraordinary results

Pure and raw materials are used to create luxurious, natural, and sustainable spaces that boost wellbeing. By enhancing human connections to nature, we improve the health of people, planet, and ultimately the bottom line.

As an award-winning interior design studio we work collaboratively with forward-thinking clients who share our ethos, care about sustainability and appreciate outstanding design.

We deliver luxury, high-end residential & commercial projects across the UK & Internationally.

There’s a story to be told in every structure. We tell that story visually. The Charlotte Findlater design aesthetic blends architectural elements, curated furniture, art, and natural materials. Each building’s shape, size, proportions, culture and context are aligned with the clients’ aspirations. The results are transformative; projects finished to immaculate standards with the finest attention to detail.

SPACES THAT INSPIRE, AROUSING EMOTION

All designers have a signature style and design principles, which sit at the heart of their work. Our obsession is the interplay between people, built environments and nature. Our ethos centres on considered design that reconnects people with nature. Out of concern for the human experience, we transform spaces into true holistic “emotional universes” for our clients.

Our Ethos focuses on NATURAL DESIGNS;

• Biophilic Design – connecting with nature in homes, hotels, restaurants or workplaces

• Wabi Sabi – finding meaning and fulfilment beyond materialism

• Salutogenic Design – focusing design on human well-being

Design is above all about human relationships and the creation of atmospheres and memories. We share our passion for design through the creation of places that convey emotions and enrich the human experience – always forging a symbiotic relationship between design and nature.

T: 0300 373 1840

E: hello@charlottefindlater.co.uk

W: www.charlottefindlater.co.uk

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Introducing PANTHA Ltd, your vision brought to life. Are you seeking to transform your commercial or hospitality space, to leave a lasting impression on your guests?

Blending Functionality with Aesthetics. At PANTHA Ltd, we understand the power of exceptional design to evoke emotions, create memorable experiences and blend aesthetics with functionality Our designers utilise their keen eye for detail and an understanding of your unique requirements, with a passion for creative environments

Visualise before you build

PANTHA's cutting-edge technology will bring your vision to life in stunning detail Through 3D visualisations, clients can explore every nook and cranny of a project before it's even built.

Immerse into the design

PANTHA ltd takes it a step further by immersing users in virtual reality With VR headsets, clients can step into a virtual world and interact with their future spaces They can feel the textures, sense the scale, and truly understand the spatial dynamics.

PANTHA Ltd, has become synonymous with innovation By embracing 3D visualisation, virtual reality and real-time visuals, they have revolutionised the way we perceive and interact with spaces

The Landmark London

THE LANDMARK LONDON COMPLETES £1.3 MILLION RENOVATION OF THE WINTER GARDEN AND GARDEN TERRACE WITH A NEW DEDICATED CHAMPAGNE BAR

The Landmark London has undergone an extensive renovation of its iconic space with a brand new food and beverage concept last month. Throughout the design, Alex Kravetz Design combined the best features of iconic grand hotels with modern elements to create a space that is both timeless and contemporary. The result is a perfect balance between tradition and innovation, ensuring that the Winter Garden retained its historic charm whilst remaining fresh and relevant.

The design concept draws inspiration from renowned glasshouses and grand hotels around the world, such as the Palm House at Kew Gardens, the Orangery at Syon House, and Longwood, making it a truly awe-inspiring space.

Fergus Stewart, CEO of The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company and General Manager of The Landmark London comments: ‘These are iconic, standout and central spaces to our hotel and were incredibly important to get right. We wanted each space to feel approachable and calming to ensure the aesthetics aided guest experience. The result is fantastic and has completely refreshed the space. The Champagne Bar’s plant-lined gazebo is a particular highlight, and we’ve had many guests comment on how it brings the outdoors in as they sit under our iconic eight-storey glass atrium.’

A mix of artificial and live foliage and planting were added to the spaces and particularly to the Mezzanine level Gazebo, in order to further enhance the Winter Garden space with the full size palm trees.

One of the most exciting additions to the Winter Garden is the creation of a dedicated Champagne Bar at the Mezzanine level. This bar is designed to be a destination in its own right, offering a range of high-quality champagnes and other beverages throughout the day. The bar is also a flexible space that can be used for private functions, making it the perfect venue for special events and celebrations. With its large size and versatility, the bar can accommodate a wide range of guests, from small groups to large parties. Special attention was also given to the lighting of the space with consideration of different lighting settings using the latest dimming technology.

Dawn McCormack, Director of Accommodation at The Landmark London comments: ‘I worked very closely with the Alex Kravetz Design team to create a lovely space that not only matched our ornate rooms, but that created a relaxing, timeless and iconic space to enjoy a luxurious glass of Champagne. There’s no place quite like it in London.’

The colour palette takes inspiration from peacocks and palm courts, and features a vibrant mix of blues, greens, turquoise and gold as a palette.

A Room With a Point of View

- HIX 2023 -

HIX 2023 is all about people, perspectives and progress. Here’s what to expect from Europe’s only hotel design event. 16 & 17 November 2023 at London’s Business Design Centre.

Taking place on 16 & 17 November in the heart of London’s design community, HIX 2023 will bring the hospitality community together for two days of exhibitions, installations, discussions and parties. Celebrating the latest and greatest hotel interior experiences, Europe’s only hotel design event is this year guided by the theme ‘A room with a point of view’, highlighting the voices, concepts and values set to define the next chapter of hospitality experiences and the interiors set to host them.

Welcoming designers, architects, operators, investors, project managers, procurement specialists and more, guests can discover the entire hotel supply chain under one roof at Islington’s Business Design Centre, and registration is free. Plug into the cutting edge of

hotel design with social, expo, talk and installation strands, all underscored by a curated programme of immersive and engaging activations across the show floor put on by Europe’s leading design brands.

A room with a point of view

Where last year’s theme was all about the great things that grew in the wake of COVID’s disruption, HIX 2023 is all about people, perspectives and progress. Looking ahead to the next era of hotel design, with a special focus on the unique viewpoints shaping the guest experiences of tomorrow, HIX will serve as a platform for the wide spectrum of visions and voices that make hotels incredible.

Expo

Across the HIX show floor, guests will find a curated selection of Europe’s best design brands. Representing all aspects of hotel design, from statement furnishings and the latest bathroom fixtures to the to the fine details and technology systems that tie a space together, returning exhibitors include Grohe, Roca, Ligne Roset Contract and Vaughan whilst new members of the HIX community feature Dornbracht, Chelsom, Bode and Duravit. Also returning for 2023 is Collection – a dedicated space showcasing a curated selection of the best new ranges and product releases, with Lyndon, Martella, Muuto, Marset and more all set to showcase their latest launches.

Installations

For 2023, HIX is doubling down on immersive hospitality experiences with a pair of installations exploring the future of hotel design. Created by London-based Blacksheep and Wroclaw’s MIXD, these two innovative hospitality spaces will allow guests to inhabit forward-thinking environments that address the biggest issues facing guests, designers and operators alike.

The Umwelt Paradigm by Blacksheep will explore the intersection of experience and perception by shining a light on the hidden influences of our surroundings and highlighting how hospitality spaces can dictate, distort and manipulate, for better or worse. MIXD’s Unfinished Works, meanwhile, will generate a space that continually adapt and respond to varying challenges, demands and desires, creating a solution for a modern work mired by endless uncertainty and flux.

Talks

How can we create hotels that work for everyone? Can design help forge stronger bonds with local communities? What will be the next big concept to take the industry by storm?

Across two days and eight sessions including panels, interviews and presentations, HIX Talks is a platform for the hotel design community’s brightest minds to investigate the industry’s biggest questions. From inclusivity and hyperlocal hospitality to adaptive reuse architecture and incubating innovative concepts, this year’s line up includes speakers making a true difference, including designers, operators, developers and thinkers from David Chipperfield Architects, Zoku, Buro Happold, Room2, WilkinsonEyre, Feix&Merlin, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Anarchitect, BeInclusive Hospitality, ReardonSmith, Bergman Interiors, SUSD and more.

Meanwhile, a pair of sessions focused on the creation of this year’s installations will see the studios behind them explore the future of hospitality design with their project partners, looking at both the challenges and opportunities tomorrow’s hospitality leaders will navigate.

Chain Screens & More

- SWAY SCREENS -

Sway Screens is the UK’s largest provider of Commercial & Domestic Chain Screens (recently rebranded from VIP Screens & CIC Screens).

Our current clients include restaurants, hotels and cafes across the world, ranging from single owner to large international chains.

Why might you need or want a chain screen?

You’ve got a thriving business and a professional space, yet it’s missing that eye-catching centre piece.

Perhaps you have a large space that needs breaking up without creating permanent walls and barriers.

Maybe a breakfast area that you close off during the day?

Or an eating area that you’d like to separate out, or to create some privacy for customers.

Maybe an unsightly wall or large ceiling space that you’d like to disguise with a talking point.

We have also provided lighting surrounds, designer centre pieces and ceiling drapery.

And not forgetting their original purpose to provide safety from flies and insects getting into your kitchens, and other workspaces.

Our clients’ stunning screens catch the eye of their customers. They look classy and expensive, and show your customer that you care about your image and their experience. And not only do they look amazing but they will last for years.

We can design your piece for you, or we can work with you to bring your idea to life.

Our screens are handmade to your exact specification using the highest quality chain, (with some colours only available to Sway Screens in the UK), so that you get the look and functionality that you need, with a product that is durable and elegant.

We pride ourselves on delivering an all round solution from initial contact, consultation and design, through manufacture in our workshop, to friendly and efficient customer service. Tell us what you need and we’ll create it for you. Free of fuss.

If you have a more ‘industrial’ area you may be interested in some of our more functional pest control products such as mesh screens and heavy duty PVC.

www.swayscreens.co.uk

In the serene landscapes of Eure-et-Loire, France, the legacy of Maison Philippe Hurel continues to flourish, a testament to the fusion of passion and craftsmanship. Within the heart of this idyllic region, the workshops come alive each day with artisans dedicated to the meticulous art of cabinetmaking and the finesse of finishes, all tailored to the needs of the most demanding projects.

Philippe Hurel , a man whose fervent devotion has breathed new life into a family enterprise. With a keen eye for the interplay of tradition and modernity, he has curated collections of furniture that stand as both a tribute to timelessness and an ode to contemporary design.

www.philippe-hurel.com

New Sensehacking Spa Day at Careys Manor Hotel & Senspa

- CAREYS MANOR -

Reset the body and mind with the new ‘Sensehacking Spa Day’ at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa. Featuring use of hydrotherapy facilities, a two-course lunch, an Alphasphere Deluxe sensory experience plus a treat to take away, the package is designed to help guests disconnect from the world and reconnect with themselves to aid rest and relaxation.

Begin your sensehacking journey at award-winning SenSpa, a world-class Thai spa blending ancient traditions with state-of-the-art technologies and holistic wellness treatments. First, guests will harness the power of their senses, which is known to help improve cognitive and emotional wellbeing, during an Alphasphere Duluxe treatment. The private and multi-sensory experience incorporates sound therapy, light therapy, aromatherapy and vibration to promote deep relaxation.

Then, take advantage of the spectacular spa facilities that work in perfect harmony to help reduce stress and enhance energy levels. Alternate between hot and cold water in the hydrotherapy pool to improve circulation and release muscle tension, before heading to the ice room or experience showers to

activate the sympathetic nervous system, facilitate blood flow to the brain and increase blood levels of beta-endorphin. This balancing of blood pressure can help reduce anxiety, headaches, fatigue, and digestive issues, in turn improving inflammation as well as quality of sleep.

Next, head to tranquil restaurant Zen Garden for a two-course lunch, conveniently located in SenSpa and the perfect choice for authentic Thai dishes to tantalise the tastebuds. Options showcasing exotic and aromatic flavours at their finest include Som Tom, a shredded green papaya salad with cherry tomatoes, green beans, chilli, Thai dressing and cashew nuts, and Pla Krapong Nueng Manow featuring steamed seabass with pak choi and lemon chilli dressing served with jasmine rice.

Once fully satisfied, guests are free to explore the leisure facilities including the spa’s jacuzzi, sauna and steam room for the rest of the day. What’s more, guests will each receive a scented ‘De-stress’ aromatherapy balm in order to practice mindfulness and incorporate sensehacking techniques at their convenience from the comfort of their own home.

The Sensehacking Spa Day is available to book now until 31st October for £135 per person. For a retreat to remember, book an overnight stay and enjoy a blissful night’s sleep with rooms starting from £249, which includes breakfast.

To book, visit: www.senspa.try.be/ items/645241b5f1106e37c50e9177/ sensehacking-spa-day

Matfen Hall nominated for ‘Best Interior Hotel Renovation’

- MATFEN HALL

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The extraordinary reinvention of the interior space of country estate Matfen Hall, following the recent multi-million pound investment by owners Walwick Estate Group, has seen the luxury hotel make the shortlist for the prestigious 2023 Boutique Hotelier Awards, in the ‘Best Interior Hotel Renovation’ category.

The expansive Grade II-listed building has undergone an impressive, thoughtful and stylish transformation and makeover, resulting in an enchanting blend of history, luxury, and modernity. Every inch of this rural gem now exudes an air of sophistication and quality, promising guests an unforgettable experience.

The heart of Matfen Hall, the historic Great Hall, has been meticulously restored to its former glory, breathing new life into its storied walls. But this transformation goes far beyond preserving the past; it’s about crafting an exceptional guest experience that resonates with the present day and into the future.

A stunning new airy bar with mezzanine has been created as part of the extensive refurbishment, as well as a The Cloisters Restaurant and Bar and stateof-the-art kitchen.

Matfen Hall’s head of commercial development, James O’Donnell, said the significant refurbishment was about maximising what space already existed and adding and replicating the historic beauty to previously unused areas.

The result is an interior design that beckons guests, and provides an instant sense of wonder and awe.

Walwick Estate Group’s commitment to delivering the finest experiences is evident throughout Matfen Hall. Their substantial investment programme has touched every aspect of the hotel, from leisure and golf facilities, boasting a 27-hole Championship course, to the spa and wellness area.

Matfen Hall is amongst a shortlist of five properties. It’s a voting process and to celebrate this remarkable transformation you can cast your vote for Matfen Hall in the ‘Best Interior Hotel Renovation’ category here www.boutiquehotelier.com/hotel-categoriesshortlists-boutique-hotelier-awards/#castyour-votes

Unforgettable Wellness Spaces

Award Winning Design and selfless modesty makes the Hele Glass Sauna a truly unique way to sauna. External panels of mirrored glass reflect the surroundings, almost creating an invisibility all whilst you enjoy an impressive and completely private panoramic view from the inside.

The craftmanship of the interior is more in keeping with the traditional sauna but with circular benching around an attractive heater as the centrepiece, encouraging a more social way to sauna.

Whether you lack the space for a sauna in the home or want to enjoy a sauna with a view, the health benefits of sauna coupled with the tranquillity of the outdoors provides a truly magical sauna experience.

Available exclusively from Nordic in the UK.

Email: info@nordic.co.uk

Tel: 01342 888188

Sculpted for wellbeing and designed by leading Italian designers, heated marble loungers are a new level of luxury. Carved from solid marble, each of our 3 models offer unique structure combining design and technology.

The ergonomics of these loungers make them the perfect choice for professional use with adjustable tilt angle and optional infrared heating.

EMAIL: INFO@NORDIC.CO.UK

TEL: 01342 888188

Independent Hotel Show Returns for the Boutique & Independent Hotel Sector

- THE INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW -

The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam, is set to welcome hoteliers back to Olympia London on 16-17 October, offering two days filled with networking opportunities, valuable insights and access to cutting-edge products and services tailored to the independent hotel sector.

Design is a hallmark of the Independent Hotel Show, and this year, the event has partnered with an unprecedented number of design agencies and suppliers to create an unforgettable experience for visitors. Partners such as Cocoon & Bauer, Design Command, New Heritage Design, Studio Clementine, Moritz Waldemeyer, Rosendale Design, Wellbrook Hospitality, and sofa.com will transform the event into a truly immersive and unique trade show experience.

One of the show’s exciting features is its collaboration with Wellbrook Hospitality to present the LEVENverse, a visually stunning virtual hotel in the metaverse. This innovative experience allows people from around the world to network and explore a digital hospitality wonderland.

The Independent Hotel Show is also partnering with sustainability consultant Sarah Duncan to launch the ESG Hub. Here, hoteliers can seek guidance and advice from experts on corporate sustainability, including organisations like mission: net zero, Planet Mark, Silent Night and Green Key.

The Business Solutions Bar presented by HOSPA & HMA returns for a second year, offering hoteliers access to consultants with expertise in various areas of the industry, a resource designed to provide practical advice to help hoteliers thrive in an everevolving market.

The Independent Hotel Show attracts a diverse group of independent and boutique hoteliers, from owners and managing directors to up-and-coming hospitality professionals, providing a platform for networking and building lasting industry connections.

Dean Sparrow, Hotel Manager at The Egerton House Hotel, comments: “The Independent Hotel Show is a key date in my diary. Over the space of two days,

it provides me with the opportunity to meet many existing and potentially new suppliers, as well as identifying new trends within the industry. Due to remote working, meeting face-to-face has become rarer but the importance of in-person encounters which build stronger connections cannot be undervalued.”

The Innovation Stage, in partnership with eviivo and designed by New Heritage Design, offers valuable insights into the latest developments in design, guest experiences, technology, and more. Janet Uttley, Head of Business Support Transformation at VisitEngland, and Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality, will kick off Day One with updates on relevant legislation and initiatives.

The Hotel Business Stage, in partnership with HotelPartner and designed by Design Command, provides practical advice and actionable insights for attendees. Topics range from brand authenticity and service excellence to recruitment, refinancing, and the potential applications of AI in the hotel industry. Design Command’s innovative design will create a visually stunning and thought-provoking space for engaging discussions.

The show features a diverse range of suppliers showcasing their latest products and services. Visitors can meet with luxury linen and bedding supplier AURA DEMI, furniture brand SWYFT,

award-winning spa specialists SPA CREATORS, Branche

natural and sustainable skincare products.

The Independent Hotel Show Awards, in partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, mark their 11th year of celebrating outstanding hospitality businesses and professionals in the UK and Ireland. The Independent Hotel of the Year Award recognises establishments that embody an independent spirit and excel in creating exceptional guest experiences.

The winners of Independent Hotel of the Year and GM of the Future, in partnership with The Master Innholders, will be unveiled on the evening of October 16 during an exclusive event open to senior hoteliers and hospitality professionals.

The Independent Hotel Show returns to Olympia London on 16-17 October, bringing together the boutique and independent hotel community.

Design That Wows: Hotel Appliances That Blend Style and Function

- CETIS -

When it comes to hotel appliances, a balance necessary between style and function. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right products for your guests. With the Cetis Appliance line, guests can now enjoy a combination of stylish design and efficient performance. Whether you’re looking at our Kettle models or Iron I-900, you’ll find the perfect additions for your rooms.

THE NEED FOR STYLISH AND FUNCTIONAL HOTEL APPLIANCES

We know hotels are constantly seeking ways to stand out and provide an unforgettable experience for their guests. Hotel managers understand the importance of creating a modern and inviting interior that appeals to everyone. This is where Cetis Appliances come in. The right appliances can enhance the overall look and feel of a hotel room, adding touches of elegance and sophistication. Furthermore, functional appliances ensure that guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay, thus investing in highquality hotel appliances is not just about aesthetics, but also about providing top-notch service.

THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE HOTEL APPLIANCE LINE

At the heart of the hotel appliance line is the concept of minimalism. Our designers wanted to create products that would seamlessly blend into any hotel room, without overpowering the overall environment.

This concept extends to the functionality of the appliances as well. Each product is designed to perform its task efficiently and effectively, without any unnecessary bells and whistles. And with our current promotion discounts available, there’s no better time to upgrade your hotel appliances and enhance the guest experience.

MATERIALS USED FOR DURABILITY

The hotel appliance line prioritizes both durability and aesthetics, using high-quality materials that ensure longevity while adding to the overall visual appeal of the products. These appliances are crafted with materials such as stainless steel, preventing scratches and stains while also providing a sleek and modern look. Such materials ensures that the hotel appliances not only stand the test of time, but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of any hotel room, making them a smart investment for hotel owners.

With our current 20% promotion, new hospitality renovations and construction projects are able to save on all of our appliances, happening now through the end of the year! Don’t miss out on these discounts that can upgrade your hotel rooms and leave a lasting impression on your guests. Visit

Oliver Hemming

Oliver Hemming is a British designer, and his Award-Winning collection of Bluetooth speakers and alarm clocks for luxury hospitality is used by many of the most prestigious hotels in the world, and is widely regarded as being both innovative and beautifully detailed.

Songbird is now the Bluetooth speaker alarm clock of choice for many of the world’s best hotels. Made in 2 formats, Uptown and Downtown and in 3 colour ways. It delivers a beautifully refined classic tone with impeccable good looks and is very easy to use and the new model has Qi wireless charging in the Downtown format.

New to the collection is the Drama Bluetooth Speaker / TV soundbar. With HDMI for TV and a phono with an Turntable this verstaile unit will be perftct for the top suites and and also has Qi wireless charging and twin usb c ports.

The Jazzman is luxury Hi-Fidelity Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging and an analogue alarm clock. It is in a class of its own, being fully equipped with every necessary feature for hospitality. With both wireless and USB charging and a one-time alarm function, the Jazzman has been specifically designed for hospitality .

The Robin is a Bluetooth speaker alarm clock for premium hotels. Specifically designed for hospitality, it has a series of features that make it the outstanding product in its class. With good looks and world class engineering the Robin has simple intuitive controls, a refined audio tone and a very competitive price point.

25 Years of Creating Bespoke Handcrafted Lighting

- SHARON MARSTON -

Working to an architectural scale Sharon Marston is a London based design studio specialises in the design and creation of bespoke sculptural light installations for interiors. The studio has won international acclaim for its range of breathtaking chandeliers, vibrant backdrops and luxurious room dividers and has pioneered the use of fibre optic technology in bespoke lighting. Each design introduces the light source through the specialised use of fibre optic filaments, which, combined with colour and form, give the work its signature ethereality.

Since the studio was established in 1997 Sharon Marston has developed a team of highly skilled, trained staff who hand-craft the decorative components of the lights customised to the client’s exact specifications. The work fuses materials sampled from a range of industries and craft disciplines crossing boundaries between art, fashion, product design and combining traditional processes and techniques with contemporary design. Working with a team of engineers the studio produces lighting for a range of high-end applications.

The company has created many one-off works ranging in scale from one metre in diameter pieces to room sized installations measuring 20m in length. The designs have been specified in a wide range of prestigious international locations such as the ICON SIAM Bangkok, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, The Park Towers London and Venetian Sands Macau as well as many private residences.

Phone number: +44 (0)20 8670 4644

Email: info@sharonmarston.com

Website: www.sharonmarston.com

Beautiful, Romantic, Timeless

- HEAVENLY CHANDELIERS -

Welcome to Heavenly Chandeliers, where exceptional lighting solutions are meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of any space. With a commitment to innovation and personalised service, our diverse range includes captivating chandeliers, versatile pendant lights, inviting table lamps, and more, all designed to infuse spaces with elegance and charm.

At Heavenly Chandeliers, we are driven by a passion for crafting stunning lighting solutions that transcend ordinary. Our dedication to excellence is evident not only in our products but also in the unparalleled customer service we provide.

Our lighting collection is a testament to the art of perfect illumination. From the grandeur of chandeliers to the subtlety of pendant lights and the charisma of table lamps, each piece is thoughtfully designed to enhance the guest experience. Our aim is to create a harmonious ambiance that resonates with your establishment’s character.

We believe that lighting is a reflection of identity, which is why we offer a personalised service that ensures your lighting choices align seamlessly with your vision. Our team works closely with you to understand your preferences and requirements, guaranteeing a tailored solution that resonates with your establishment’s essence.

Lighting projects can be complex, but we’re here to simplify the process. Our commitment goes beyond product selection; we offer comprehensive support, guiding you through every stage from conceptualization to installation. Your project becomes our project, and your success is our priority.

Our offerings extend beyond off-the-shelf products. Choose from bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs or explore our curated collections featuring thousands of items across diverse styles. From classic elegance to contemporary chic, Japandi and Scandi designs, or even sustainable plant-based lighting – the possibilities are limitless.

Our dedication to customer service is the backbone of our ethos. We value your queries and concerns, and our team ensures swift and courteous assistance throughout your journey, from initial inquiries to project completion.

Heavenly Chandeliers doesn’t just illuminate spaces; we craft unforgettable experiences. Our devotion to lighting innovation, exceptional customer service, and unwavering project support makes us the perfect partner for creating remarkable hospitality settings. Illuminate the extraordinary with us today.

Kent’s Coastal Luxury Hotel

- HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL -

exploring or working, making them your home away from home.

The Hythe Imperial Hotel delights the senses with a variety of restaurants that offer award-winning food. Among them is Kent’s only Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar. Here, guests can indulge in some of the world’s most exquisite champagnes while soaking in the picturesque seaside views.

Moreover, Hythe Imperial Hotel prides itself on its fusion cuisine. You can indulge in a gastronomic journey of locally sourced ingredients to excite the palate. They also offer afternoon tea daily in their tea parlour and under their gazebos on their manicured lawns in the warmer months.

The Hythe Imperial Hotel is a charming luxury hotel, located on the sparkling coast of Kent. This hotel is a beacon of timeless hospitality that offers an enchanting experience to its guests. Here, comfort meets elegance in a harmonious blend, making it one of Kent’s most desirable destinations. Offering 92 bedrooms, great location to access from the home counties, London and Europe, 5 meeting spaces for a conference or meeting accommodating 10 to 200 delegates; plus, an award-winning food experience in the AA Rosette Coast Restaurant, the Hythe Imperial Hotel embodies the true essence of luxury.

Sandwiched between verdant gardens and the sparkling sea, Hythe Imperial Hotel’s coastal location personifies serenity. The hotel admirably balances the tranquillity of a seaside resort with the vibrant energy of a modern city hotel. Its position along the Kent coast makes it a delightful sanctuary perfect for business meetings or leisurely getaways.

The hotel beautifully marries the charm of its past with new-age traditions, making it a perfect amalgamation of classic and contemporary styles. This beautiful hotel, situated in Kent’s garden-like aura, makes every stay a memorable one.

The Hythe Imperial Hotel is home to comfortably decked bedrooms, each designed meticulously. Whether you need a cozy space for solo travellers or a spacious family suite, Hythe Imperial Hotel has them all. Every room is full of natural light and features stunning views of the coastal scenery or the pleasant garden. These elegantly furnished rooms are perfect for those seeking relaxation after a day

To find out about all the hotel has to offer, visit their website: www.hytheimperialhotel.com Book now and bask in true Kentish luxury.

Craftmanship and Time-Honored Techniques

- LA COTONNIÈRE -

Mumo Textiles Ltd. (Mumotex Ltd./UK and its brand name La Cotonnière) established in 1988.

Since then we are proud to design,manufacture and supply the finest and unique bed and bath textiles to the hospitality industry, interior designers and selected retailers in the UK and worldwide.

From the classic collection which includes Egyptian cotton and Supima to its Vegan range is designed to transform your bedrooms and bathrooms into the perfect tranquil spaces for your guests.

The definition of luxury is changing now it’s more about provenance and wellbeing. Bearing this in mind we make all our products with premium raw materials, expert craftmanship and time-honored techniques. The motto is “ it’s about to waking up in a new morning, new day and a new world “ with our luxurious products. Feeling very privileged being in hospitality world since 1988 and serving most reputable hotels and SPA’s - which we call partners and friends-, today we are feeling the same enthusiasm as before.

We understand very well that an exclusive hotel or spa must reflect its luxury which is possible with our bespoke products including different qualities and weaves, exquisite embroidery, labelling and even luxurious packaging for them should they wish to retail those in their premise.

Your brand align with our towels, linen, dressing gowns, bathmats, slippers wraps and many complimentary products.

Throughout this journey well known 5* hotels and reputable SPA’s became our loyal clients and we’re proud to serve them without any interruption.

Let us take the pressure from you and we would love to see you among our happy clients.

4 Market Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

United Kingdom BA15 1LH

Mobile: +44 (0) 7884 433975

Web: www.lacotonniere.co.uk

Email: oya@mumotextiles.com

@lacotonniere la cotonniere

Guillaume Noyan appointed Hotel Manager of Trou Beachcomber

Guillaume Noyan Appointed Hotel Manager of Trou aux Biches Beachcomber

- BEACHCOMBER RESORTS & HOTELS -

to two remarkable leaders, Théodose Fleurié, the General Manager, and Guillaume Noyan,” says Beachcomber Group’s Chief Operations Officer, Jean-Louis Pismont.

Guillaume Noyan will contribute to the development of Trou aux Biches Beachcomber alongside Théodose Fleurié and the entire hotel team. “I am thrilled to be joining this flagship of the Mauritian hotel industry and returning to the Beachcomber Group, where I started out and spent much of my career. I am looking forward to working again with the General Manager, Théo Fleurié, after having worked with him at Paradis Beachcomber, and with the whole team,” he says.

Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Guillaume Noyan as Hotel Manager of Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa from 1 August 2023.

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Guillaume holds a Bachelor of Hotel Management from Griffith University, Australia. He started his career in the hotel industry in 1999 as a Management Trainee at Shandrani Beachcomber prior to moving to Dubai in 2001. He came back to Mauritius to take up a position as Assistant F&B at Oberoi Beach Resort in 2004. In 2006, he joined Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa as Assistant F&B Manager, then became F&B Services Manager before being appointed Executive Assistant Manager – F&B. In October 2021, he was promoted to Executive Assistant Manager of Paradis Beachcomber and Dinarobin Beachcomber.

uillaume holds a Bachelor of Hotel Management tarted his career in the hotel industry in 1999 a eachcomber prior to moving to Dubai in 2001. H osition as Assistant F&B at Oberoi Beach Resor eachcomber Golf Resort & Spa as Assistant F& Manager before being appointed Executive Assistan as promoted to Executive Assistant Manager o eachcomber.

After just over a year as Hotel Manager at Constance Prince Maurice, Guillaume returns to the Beachcomber Group as Hotel Manager at Trou aux Biches Beachcomber. “Guillaume is known for his expertise, professionalism and pleasant attitude. These are all qualities that will further enhance the excellence of the iconic Trou aux Biches Beachcomber. It is a real pleasure to welcome him back to Beachcomber. We are also delighted to entrust the running of the hotel

For more information about Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, visit www.beachcomber-hotels.com

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For over 40 years, ANICHINI has been the premier textile source for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, providing linens that are the ultimate in durability and sustainability.

WASHABLE THROWS GOTS SHEETING TOP OF BED BATH & SPA FABRICS

EcoPure Waters Celebrates Three Years of Sustainability with Kimpton Fitzroy London

- ECOPURE WATERS -

Eco-friendly water filtration and reusable glass bottle company, EcoPure Waters, is proud to announce its three-year anniversary supporting Kimpton Fitzroy London with its sustainable solution to water provision.

Kimpton Fitzroy London enlisted the help of EcoPure Waters as part of its commitment to IHG Green Engage, InterContinental Hotels Group’s innovative environmental sustainability system that provides hotels with tools and resources to measure and manage their environmental impact.

Over the past three years, EcoPure Waters has supplied Kimpton with nine water systems and a range of custom-branded reusable glass bottles, providing both guests and staff with sustainably sourced filtered water throughout the hotel.

“We are thrilled to have been a part of Kimpton Fitzroy London’s sustainability journey for the past three years”, said Paul Proctor, Managing Director of EcoPure Waters. “Our water filtration systems and reusable glass bottles have offered the hotel an eco-friendly alternative to water provision, as well as reducing waste, conserving resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the hotel”.

EcoPure Waters has helped Kimpton Fitzroy London make a significant impact on its environmental footprint. The hotel has eliminated its dependency on

single-use plastic and glass bottles for water provision, as well as enhancing the quality of water available to its guests and staff.

“Kimpton Fitzroy London’s commitment to sustainability aligns with our mission to provide eco-friendly water solutions to luxury businesses in the hospitality industry”, Paul added. “We are proud to be a part of this partnership and look forward to continuing our work in the future”.

Kimpton Fitzroy London is a luxury hotel located in the heart of London’s vibrant Bloomsbury district. The hotel is committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainability in everything it does. Kimpton Fitzroy London has been recognised as an IHG Green Engage hotel. To find out more about Kimpton Fitzroy London, please visit www.kimptonfitzroylondon.com.

EcoPure Waters has been manufacturing, supplying, and maintaining market-leading water purification systems and custom-branded glass bottles for over 30 years, helping over 700 clients worldwide reduce their environmental impact, save money, and create powerful branding opportunities.

To find out more about EcoPure Waters, please visit www.ecopurewaters.com.

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Traditional Fixtures, Elevated

- FRANCONE BESPOKE TAPS -

At Francone Bespoke Taps, we have always believed that the most elegant homes have a touch of brass. Our solid brass products embody the essence of timeless artisanship, seamlessly blending Italian finesse with the elegance of classic British design.

Every Francone Bespoke Taps piece delivers heritage craftsmanship and bespoke design. We use traditional methods passed down through generations and prioritise superior quality of materials. When you purchase a Francone Bespoke Taps product, you can expect an elevated fixture that’s built to last.

Whether you choose one of our unlacquered brass taps, thermostatic showers, or heated towel rails, we can guarantee that our brass products will become a focal point in any space. Our clients continuously come to us for our unlacquered brass finish, which famously develops a natural patina over time. What sets us apart is our ability to provide a made-to-order, customisable service that ensures our unlacquered brass products are delivered to you polished and shiny.

The artisan ethos is in everything we do, not only in our range of finishes but in every other way, from design to adjustments in size. If you can imagine it, our artisans can craft it.

You can find Francone Bespoke Taps in high-end homes internationally as well as in the bathrooms and changing rooms of several renowned corporate clients. Visit our website at bespoketaps.com to check out our extensive range of taps, showers, heated towel rails, plugs, wastes and accessories.

Are you looking to create something extraordinary? Book your Free Virtual Consultation with one of our in-house experts to embark on a journey towards exceptional design.

www.bespoketaps.com

High-Class Bathroom Design From Start to Finish With BAGNODESIGN -

BAGNODESIGN -

Established in Dubai, BAGNODESIGN by SANIPEX GROUP is now present in over 40 countries, chosen by some of the most acclaimed interior designer houses and leading architects for projects large and small. By offering a one-stop solution for every area of a bathroom’s design, it has become the brand of choice for many.

BAGNODESIGN offers the complete solution for creating dream bathrooms. Luxury, quality, and innovation combine, from a high-end brand that offers design-led thinking and trend-setting product design.

Finishes in the bathroom are a huge story that is driving the brand’s growth. By offering a wealth of fashionable finishes across its brassware collections it is at the cutting end of interior design trends. This is evident throughout the latest collections, including Chiasso, a contemporary collection of basin and shower mixers, available in four versatile brassware finishes. In chrome, brushed nickel, soft bronze, and PVD gold, the inserts on the handles are customisable, and available in 12 finishes.

Equally as striking is Sestriere, basin and bath mixer handles beautifully crafted from marble and offset with the same on-trend metallic finishes. Similarly focused on bridging the gap between old and new in bathroom design is Bristol, a collection that draws its inspiration from the mid-20th Century to bring classical elegance to the modern setting. Combining a

soft, industrial style with bold statement pieces, Bristol is the perfect choice for emulating the rejuvenating ambiance of an urban spa, in the comfort of the home bathroom environment. Featuring a distinctive vogue style, Bristol gives a choice of two handle options –linear and cross – and no fewer than five on-trend luxe finishes.

A further new introduction into the BAGNODESIGN family is Orology, this time taking its design thinking from stylish watch bezels, with its versatile features offering a sense of understated luxury, allowing variations and combinations to maintain timeless contemporary elegance. Again, the brand’s focus on high-quality finishes as statement pieces if brought to the fore, with versatile options including PVD Gold, Anthracite, Chrome, Brushed Nickel, and Soft Bronze, each adding individual perspective and depth to the finish and turning bathroom brassware into a style statement.

With a fully stocked, centrally based UK distribution and fulfilment centre supported by the SANIPEX GROUP headquarters in UAE, creating beautiful, luxurious bathrooms is easeful from start to finish with BAGNODESIGN.

For more details call 01924 233977 or visit https://www.bagnodesign.it

New ‘Moments for Me Menopause Spa Day’ at Careys Manor Hotel & Senspa - CAREYS

MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA -

An inevitable transition that affects half of the world’s population, perimenopause and the menopause can cause physical, mental, and emotional challenges brought on by intense changes in hormone levels in all women. Designed to help alleviate some of the known symptoms of menopause, Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa has developed a new and exclusively tailored programme in partnership with The Menopause Boutique to offer women relief, relaxation, and comfort.

Available to book from now, the ‘Moments for Me Menopause Spa Day’ takes place at the award-winning SenSpa, which champions holistic wellbeing and blends ancient Thai traditions with modern state-ofthe-art facilities. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a dedicated wellness expert and asked to fill in a questionnaire detailing their emotional, mental, and physical experiences and symptoms. Based on their needs, guests will enjoy a 60-minute massage with one of four designated and specially formulated essential oils from The Menopause Boutique – each curated to target specific symptoms including brain fog, sleep deprivation and stress.

Next, guests can head to the hydrotherapy facilities which provide a wholly sensory experience embracing hot and cold-water to regulate their own body temperatures. The gentle, massaging bubble jets in the hydrotherapy pool help to relax muscles, ease tension, increase circulation and improve joint mobility. Guests

can also experience the thermal rooms, designed to cleanse, detoxify, and revitalise the skin or try the experience showers and ice-room, ideal for cooling down. The 22,000 square foot spa is the perfect place to switch off and unwind, whilst connecting with oneself, especially during such a poignant period of female development.

Then, head to famed Thai restaurant Zen Garden for a beautifully designed two-course lunch, full of healthy and nourishing ingredients and paired with a glass of wine or soft drink. Signature dishes include Tom-Kha soup, expertly seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, coriander, chilli, and lime leaves or Pla Krapong Nueng Manow, consisting of a succulent seabass steamed with pak choi and a lemon chilli dressing.

Pricing for this full-day programme starts at £245 per person between Monday and Thursday and £265 per person between Friday and Sunday. To extend the pampering further, book an overnight stay and enjoy a blissful night’s sleep with rooms starting from £249, which includes breakfast. To book, visit; Moments for Me Menopause Spa Day at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa · SenSpa (try.be)

‘’We are fitting Waterblade because energy is our company’s third biggest cost, and Waterblade is a quick win with a fast payback and a long term return.’’

This is what we were told by a client recently. We think that Waterblade offers the best low-flow washing and rinsing performance there is. It is easily fitted to your existing bathroom and washroom taps, and can help you make a dent in your third biggest expense, energy. Our trials indicate that you can reduce your whole building water by around 5%. That also reduces your whole building energy consumption by around 1.5%, by using less hot water.

When fitted as a range of measures we are achieving 20% reduction in whole building water consumption, and 5% reduction in whole building energy consumption.

For a measure that takes minutes to implement and has a Return on Investment measured in Months, it has to be worth considering!

Waterblade has been fitted to 10,000+ hotel bathrooms in the last year, as well as 1,000’s of washroom basins. It is WRAS approved and UK manufactured in premises with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Contact us and we can discuss which Waterblade best suits your taps, and set you up with a sample to try for yourselves.

Or, if you missed us at Build2Perform at the start of the year, come and meet us in person at the Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo 2023 in October.

info@thewaterblade.com

nigel@thewaterblade.com www.thewaterblade.com

Decorative, Beautiful, Practical

Zazoo Design was created by Katherine - an experienced caterer with a keen eye for design, she was always on the hunt for the perfect tray for both events and her home. Our ethos is simple: stunningly unique trays that are decorative, sturdy and sustainable, without breaking the bank. The array of almost 60 different styles, shapes and various sizes guarantees a fabulous tray for every taste! Colour combinations have been carefully considered, as are the materials selected, ensuring that they are made in the most sustainable and fair way.

Our beautiful trays are ethically and sustainably made by our fantastic artisans in India and Vietnam, who we have longstanding relationships with and who we adore! The trays are made from recycled MDF and Mango wood. MDF in itself is very sustainable and environmentally friendly - it’s made from wood shavings and wood that would otherwise be discarded. Mango is a hard wood and is highly sustainable - it’s relatively quick to grow to maturity, after about 15 years. At around 15 years old it stops growing fruit, so this is when it is used for furniture. It’s very hardwearing and comparable to oak for its durability. We then glaze the trays to create a gorgeous shine and ensure they’re waterproof.

We’re based in Gloucestershire, deep in the countryside - lots of natural beauty in the area inspires Katherine’s designs. Zazoo doesn’t have a fixed shop, but we often hold pop-ups, with stalls at farmer’s markets, crafts and artisan fairs, as well as large events like Goodwood. The full list of upcoming fairs and popups can be found on our website and Instagram.

Zazoo Design proudly supports The Hands Up Foundation, a small and innovative charity that funds health and education programmes in Syria and neighbouring countries. Working directly with local organisations, who know the needs and context of their local communities better than anyone, their work is simple, impactful and transparent. We are grateful to be able to support such a wonderful charity through practical designs that brighten any decor.

Website: www.zazoodesign.com

Instagram: @zazoodesign

Email: katherine@zazoodesign.com Tel: +44 (0) 7766 663276

Long-awaited Aqua Jungle & River Experience and Additional Rooms Expansion

- DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT RIVIERA NAYARIT -

Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An AllInclusive Resort, situated in the Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico, and part of the 31 properties in the All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy hotel portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America, unveiled the Aqua Jungle & River experience and an additional rooms and suites tower, both part of the resort’s planned expansion.

Located in the hotel’s own forest canyon, the Aqua Jungle & River experience offers members an allencompassing immersion in the surrounding lush jungle landscape with adult and family offerings. With five Jacuzzis for adults, a total of seven pools, an elongated lazy river and two kid’s areas with waterslides and splash amenities, visitors of all ages will have plenty of options to enjoy this water experience including convenient food and beverage spots. Inspired by the Tolantongo caves in the state of Hidalgo, where thermal waters cascade to natural pools, the Aqua Jungle & River experience brings that model to the hotel’s epicentre, allowing guests

to relax and rejoice in a paradisiac adventure for themselves.

“We are thrilled to bring families and seasoned travellers of all ages this unique water experience that will expose them to nature among the quiet mountainous location of this Delta all-inclusive resort,” said Ismael Morales, General Manager of Delta Riviera Nayarit. “We know that pools are the social hub for our guests and this addition will bring together everyone for organized and spontaneous leisure, all focused to provide simple fun yet memorable moments.”

With the Delta Riviera Nayarit’s expansion, the resort’s footprint increased from 117 to 212 unparalleled rooms and suites featuring mountain views with King or Queen modalities for adaptable comfort and with a design that resembles the Mexican artistry and natural elements of the locale.

“The new rooms and the aqua experience expansions at the Delta Riviera Nayarit are a proof that travellers are looking for more options to stay at resorts that offer sublime amenities and accommodations, enriching cuisine, and overall, a tailored experience in the all-inclusive format when visiting the destination” added Xavier Pineda, Director of Sales and Marketing, All-Inclusive for Caribbean and Latin America. “These additions are also great features for incentive groups, weddings, and social groups that look for a home to host their event in a resort that has it all in one place and can be the spearhead point to several micro destinations like Sayulita, San Pancho, Punta de Mita, among others”.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An AllInclusive Resort is the first Delta branded hotel in the Caribbean and Latin American region and the first Delta to be an all-inclusive worldwide and part of an expansive portfolio that is All-Inclusive by

Marriott Bonvoy. It boasts three sit-down restaurants on-site featuring Mexican, Asian, and local cuisines, three relaxing pools, a dedicated beach club just 15 min away from the resort, the renowned Tzicuri Spa, among other offerings. Infused with the local Huichol culture, visitors will find inspiration in the design, architecture, spa treatments, and food and beverage options on the hotel premises for relaxation and a unique wellness retreat.

In addition, Delta Riviera Nayarit participates in Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program in which more than 189 million members can accumulate and redeem points on extraordinary stays and experiences in nearly 8,600 hotels and resorts. www.marriottbonvoy.com

Living In Nature - FAST -

In 2021, Fast expanded and upgraded production and logistics facilities. In addition to the production hub in Vestone, Fast now has a new logistics hub, and a prestigious exhibition space on Lake Garda. Fast opened their flagship store in Milan earlier this year.

For Fast, sustainability is an overriding and fundamental commitment.

A sustainable product should respect low-impact production standards and be long lasting, both in terms of material durability and timeless style. Fast believe in timeless design: a form that will keep its communicative power intact for years to come. There are city and coastal locations around the UK that have been furnishing their outdoor spaces with furniture from Fast Spa for almost 10 years now with great success.

Caring about the environment has been a key principle in Fast’s vision from the beginning.

Fast’s 5 core values are specific takes on their idea of sustainability:

• Smart Nature

• 100% Outdoor

• Made in Italy

• Timeless Design

• Function and Feeling

Fast is an outdoor furniture company inspired by nature. Fast’s roots are Made in Italy, but their vision for the future lies in globalisation. Fast furnishes indoor and outdoor spaces in residential and contract settings. Hotels, restaurants, shops, swimming pools, country & golf clubs, apartment buildings and private villas... Fast seats and tables are designed and built to withstand all weather while guaranteeing design, styling appeal and durability.

Founded in Valle Sabbia in 1995, Fast found its material of choice in aluminium: lightweight, versatile and ductile. Aluminium is a sustainable material, as it can be endlessly recycled. Over time aluminium was joined by other materials – stoneware, wood, fabric and rope.

Fast’s collaboration with Robby Cantarutti & Partners led to the creation of the iconic Forest collection, still a bestseller. Their more recent collaboration with Studio Lievore Altherr in Barcelona added a new organic sensuality to the aesthetic lines of Fast furniture.

In recent years Fast has experienced a period of rapid growth. Fast sells worldwide through sales partners, with over 80% of turnover currently generated abroad.

Certifications such as the EPD Declaration or the use of the LCA method to monitor the environmental footprint of most products along their entire life cycle, demonstrate concrete and measurable results to Fast’s commitment to sustainability.

For more information on Fast please contact Plan Furniture Agency on pj@planfurniture.co.uk www.fastspa.com/en/

Unique Sculptures, Planters and Furniture, Handmade in England

- VILLIERS -

Villiers designs and creates beautiful furniture and works of art. Built with the finest materials and superb craftsmanship, pieces are individually made to last more than a lifetime.

Venturing into the great outdoors, the latest Villiers work features exquisite sculptures and large planters — launched this year and available in zinc and stainless combinations as well as rust and stainless steel finishes. Designed to breathe new life into external spaces, the materials are chosen so they can evolve with time and exposure to the elements –each unique to its surroundings.

Every Villiers piece is made to order, whether working to an existing design, or a one-off bespoke commission. Designs can be customised with different colourways, shapes and sizes, and planters can be supplied with trees, adding the final flourishes to achieve a signature look.

With well-honed artisanal skills, Villiers combines traditional methods and machinery with modern tools and technology. One of the most valuable machines in the workshop is a 100-year-old power hammer, and blacksmithing is an integral part of the production process – an ancient metal working skill that they are keen to keep alive through the specialist expertise of the team.

Alongside the new outdoor collection are beautiful dining and console tables, mirrors, lighting, and modern metal furniture, each designed to complement elegant and aesthetic interiors. Villiers has built an outstanding reputation over 30 years, with classic and contemporary pieces displayed in the finest hotels, private residences, yachts and luxury spas across the world.

Villiers will be exhibiting at Landscape, the industry trade show at NEC Birmingham, 27th and 28th September 2023.

The new collection of planters are currently displayed at the flagship Linley store in Belgravia. You can view a selection of sculptures and furniture online at www.villiers.co.uk and keep up to date with the latest designs and works in progress on Instagram @villiersfurniture.

For enquiries and further details about Villiers, please contact the team at hello@villiers.co.uk or telephone 01799 516680.

Plaswood™ Delivers a Circular and Crowd Pleasing Solution for Raised Flower Beds -

PLASWOOD™ -

A collaboration project between Berry Global’s Plaswood™ business, and ecological transformation specialist Veolia has resulted in the installation of Plaswood™ plastic lumber raised flower beds outside Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates stadium, which have been manufactured in part from recycled seat covers from the stadium.

The project provides an excellent example of plastics’ role in the circular economy, demonstrating how products can be given a useful second life and avoid being sent to landfill.

The used seat covers were collected by Veolia and delivered to the Plaswood™ recycling facility in Dumfries, Scotland where together with other waste plastic they were shredded, reprocessed and remanufactured into high quality recycled and recyclable plastic lumber. The material provides a durable, long-lasting and low-maintenance solution for the new raised bed structure.

Plaswood™ is not only weatherproof and moisture repellent, but it is also resistant to oils, acids, and alkaline solutions, making it a good long term reliable solution that will retain its structural integrity whilst reducing maintenance costs many times over, when compared to timber material. The long service life properties along with material stability and its

attractive appearance are particularly important for their prominent positions around the Emirates Stadium.

Just as important, the plastic lumber does not require painting or chemical treatment, because neither the weather nor environmental conditions can damage the highly resistant and durable material.

“The effective recycling of plastic into new products supports companies’ drive towards a circular economy and net zero, and these are also key commitments of Berry’s ongoing sustainability strategy,” commented Katherine Lorek, Plaswood’s Sales Director.

“In addition, this latest project demonstrates the versatility of Plaswood™ in providing practical and aesthetic solutions for a variety of outdoor garden and landscaping applications.”

Outcrop Now Open at 180 The Strand

A verdant courtyard at the heart of 180 The Strand, Outcrop - a restaurant, bar and arts space - is now open. Designed to connect guests with nature, the pop-up will serve as an inner-city oasis within London’s West End for three months.

FOOD

Outcrop’s restaurant is run by AngloThai’s John Chantarasak, and showcases his signature Thai cooking using ingredients from the bountiful British summer larder. Inspired by Outcrop’s mission, John has created a menu that focuses on seasonal British vegetables, native breed animals and line-caught fish, cooked over charcoal in keeping with the traditional cooking practices of rural Thailand.

Outcrop sources UK-grown ingredients such as ginger, chillies, Thai basil and lemongrass, alongside London honey and native British grains. Whole ingredient cooking and preservation techniques ensure the kitchen upholds a sustainable and low waste ethos. Dishes include: Carlingford Oyster, Sea Buckthorn, Fermented Chilli; Violet Artichoke Tempura, Yellow Soybean and Sugarcane Vinegar;

Wildfarmed Flatbread, Shrimp Paste Butter and Cornish Shellfish; Skate Wing Jungle Curry; Thai Tea Burnt Cream and Newlands Farm Strawberries.

Photos: Ben Broomfield Photography

DRINKS

Award-winning Bar Manager Rob Simpson, who honed his experience at restaurants including The Clove Club and Gymkhana, has curated an entirely British list - with the island providing the entire menu’s spirits, infusions and ingredients*. Cocktails include a pea vodka; an aperitivo masterfully formed from discarded oyster shells; and leftover tomatoes from the kitchen are used to infuse a signature negroni. The list includes: the No Fly Zone, made from barley eau de vie, London honey and gooseberry, and the Cropped Martini, which combines London dry gin with a homemade herb garden vermouth, served ice cold. Outcrop works with small distilleries striving to have a more positive impact: building soil health, eschewing pesticides, growing heritage grains, and using smarter ecological packaging.

Desiree Chantarasak of AngloThai has curated Outcrop’s wine list of low-intervention European wines, many served on tap by the glass or carafe. Wines have a great deal of character to stand up to the gutsy flavours of the food, many from the list come from the low-waste keg format, and the menu also features a canned pet nat.

ART & SPACE

A central installation comes from leading art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast. Sanctuary of the Unseen Forest is a large-scale, immersive video installation

of a giant Ceiba Pentandra tree from the Colombian Amazon, designed to create a moment of awe, inviting guests to contemplate their place within the wider systems of nature. As guests uncover the vibrancy of life that is flowing through the tree and listen to the lowly reverberating soundtrack, the pulse of the artwork taps into the pulse of the human body. The vast artwork is projected within the communal space, offering Outcrop guests a chance for reflection throughout their visit. More information and images of the work can be found here.

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MUSIC

Outcrop features an audiophile sound system, centred around three pairs of vintage Tannoy Lancasters.

The system has been designed, in collaboration with Hifi specialists Audio Gold, by Outcrop co-founder Daniel John Willis and revered sound engineer Jamie Harley - noted for working with the likes of Aphex Twin, Neneh Cherry, James Blake and Kelis to name a few.

DJs, selectors and collectors from across the spectrum have been invited to create musical journeys inspired by the natural world. At the heart of this is an animal migration series, which sees artists curating music from the countries that our summer visitors migrate through:

- South African musician, DJ & composer Esa Williams is planning a 6 hour set that will follow the migration of the Swallow from South Africa to the UK

- John Gomez will do the same for the Manx Shearwater, which flies from Patagonia, through South America, to the UK and back again each summer

- Tash LC will musically follow the Cuckoo, on its epic journey from Angola, via the rainforests of the Congo to the UK

- Nadia Ksaiba will follow the Painted Lady Butterfly, from North Africa across Europe to the UK

- And LOCAL (club night) will follow the Humpback Whale on its journey through UK waters to the Caribbean In addition to this, Naima Karlsson is planning to perform a set titled The Sacred Life of Plants, a mix inspired by Stevie Wonder’s Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants album. NTS Favourite Marshmello will be creating a sound collage titled ‘A Summer In London’. And co-founder Daniel John Willis will create a series entitled “Rivers and Tides”, a sonic exploration of the journey and importance of water.

FOUNDERS

Outcrop’s founding team is made up of Daniel Willis and Johnny Smith (co-founders of Michelin-starred The Clove Club and Luca), alongside three Secret Cinema alumni - Tom Allott, Andrea Moccia and Sabrina Goreeba. It is a new type of gathering placea green social club within the city that brings people together to eat, drink and have fun, all whilst striving to have a positive impact on the planet. In the longer term, Outcrop plans to link buildings in cities with large-scale regeneration efforts in the countryside, mobilising urban dwellers to increase biodiversity on depleted sites.

Outcrop is now open, with bookings available Wed to Fri, 17:00 - 23:30 | Saturday, 12:00 to 15:00; 18:00 - 22:00.

*The entire bar menu comes from the UK, however UK-based spirit producers that Outcrop works with occasionally import juniper, citrus, molasses etc. from overseas.

Walk ins available and reservations made: www.outcrop.social

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Whether you work in a pub, bar, nightclub, restaurant or hotel, this exhibition will deliver the insights, information and network relevant to your business.

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Festival of Top Chef Talent

- THE RESTAURANT SHOW -

For the first time, the show will introduce two new zones. Chefs’ Ingredients will be dedicated to showcasing, educating and inspiring chefs with the latest ingredients and techniques embracing the industry. In unison with the zone will be the new Chef’s Live theatre in partnership with Restaurant, which will include workshops and masterclasses with leading UK chefs, including Tommy Banks, Philli Armitage-Mattin, Cyrus Todiwala and Gareth Ward, who will also host mentoring sessions aimed at inspiring the next generation of UK chefs.

For over 30 years, The Restaurant Show has been the flagship trade show for restaurateurs and chefs, casual dining operators as well as pub, bar and street food operators. Coupled with Catering Expo Equipment,

the three-day exhibition champions the outstanding products, people, insight and innovation of the food and drink industry.

The second new zone added to the show this year is Bar & Drinks. This area will provide a holistic view of beverages in hospitality. From aperitifs and cocktails to beers, wines and spirits to coffees, teas and infusions, the drinks menu is a key element of any restaurant, bar, or pub and the driver of higher margins and profitability. This zone will also be bolstered by a dedicated Bar & Drinks Live theatre in partnership with The Morning Advertiser, incorporating panels, presentations, interviews and tastings with some of the leading industry experts, including Charlie Gilkes of Inception Group, Joanne Bradford of Marston’s, Helen Charlesworth of Stonegate and Emma McClarkin of BBPA.

Alongside Chefs Live and Bar & Drinks, William Reed is investing in a multi-channel content strategy that will flow through The Restaurant Show. With an additional content theatre, Restaurant Live, visitors will have access to a data, insight, panels, presentations, demonstrations and workshops, delivered by industry leaders, including Will Beckett of Hawksmoor, Michael O’Hare of The Man Behind The Curtain, Mark Selby of Wahaca and Paul Burgalieres of L’Enclume, covering the latest trends impacting the UK hospitality market.

Commenting on the new features, Andrew Reed, Managing Director – Wine and Exhibitions at William Reed said, “The Restaurant Show has 30 years of heritage as the go-to show for chefs, operators and businesses across the hospitality industry. We are delighted to bring the brand back into the spotlight. Restaurants are the lifeblood of the hospitality industry, whether that be in pubs, fast food, fine dining, coffee shops or casual dining outlets.”

The Restaurant Show returns in 2023 from 2nd4th October at Olympia London, featuring Catering Equipment Expo.

Christmas With All The Trimmings at 30 Euston Square

- 30 EUSTON SQUARE -

Elevate your corporate Christmas celebration at 30 Euston Square – where extraordinary meets the festive season. This year, set the stage for an unforgettable holiday experience as the awardwinning events venue launches its new ‘Celebrate’ party packages, specially designed to exceed expectations and accommodate a diverse range of budgets.

Nestled in the heart of London, 30 Euston Square is the destination to create lasting holiday memories. Immerse yourself in a unique space where the grand Edwardian façade and original Greek Revival architecture blends seamlessly with modern detailing and contemporary characteristics, spanning across seven floors.

Whether you envision a scenic soirée in the penthouse State Rooms and Rooftop Terrace, accommodating up to 230 guests, or an intimate dinner in the oak-panelled Princes Gate Heritage Room, complete with a historic fireplace – 30 Euston Square provides the ideal backdrop for parties and celebrations. For larger gatherings, the Exhibition Hall awaits, with a capacity of up to 300 guests. This versatile space is fully customisable with options for drink and food stations, an impressive 8-screen 4k video wall and ample room for party enhancements such as a photo booth, dance floor and casino tables.

Complement your exclusive room hire by opting for one of the new festive packages, ranging from Celebrate Reception, Celebrate Dinner, and Celebrate Grand Dinner alternatives, that also offer an afterparty DJ set reserved uniquely for bookings based on the top floor. The specially curated

menus feature seasonal British dishes prepared by the talented chefs of 30 Euston Square. Whether a canapé reception or a sumptuous three-course dinner, anticipate a culinary journey featuring dishes such as the Truffle and Goats’ Cheese Pannacotta, Norfolk Bronze Turkey Roulade Wrapped in Parma Ham, and the Miso Blackened Cod with Bok Choi, Red Chilli, Taramasalata and Lemon Oil, all perfectly paired with four hours of free-flowing beverages.

Take your celebration to the next level by upgrading to additional food and drinks packages to include premium spirits, selected mixers and late-night bites or keep the party in full swing with live jazz and soul bands to dance the night away.

Conveniently located in central London, with seamless connections to evening transport links at Euston and Kings Cross, 30 Euston Square is easily accessible to guests from near and far. For those looking to extend their festivities, the venue offers 41 four-star boutique bedrooms. Available for both guests and VIPs, be guaranteed a restful night’s sleep followed by continental breakfast, and access to the modern fitness facilities.

Experience the magic of Christmas at 30 Euston Square with prices ranging from just £108 to £139 per person and an exclusive discount extended on boutique bedrooms to all event guests.

To make a reservation, please visit www.30eustonsquare.co.uk or call 020 8453 4600.

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The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and Bailey’s Bar to Open in South Kensington

- BUGIS SINGAPORE / BAILEY’S BAR -

The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and the Bailey’s bar relaunches on 20th July in South Kensington. The Bugis celebrates authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisines made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. It takes its name ‘The Bugis’ from the bustling area in Singapore renowned for its flair of street food and flavours.

The Bugis originally opened in 1995 on the corner street, when it received numerous accolades and awards as one of London’s best Asian restaurants. Since then, it has relocated inside The Bailey’s Hotel, and has undergone a full renovation featuring a sumptuous yet modern interior and an upscale Bailey’s Bar with an enticing cocktail menu inspired by Lord Bailey’s journey in the Far East. The place is to become one of the most exciting drinking and social experiences in Kensington.

The Bugis Singapore Restaurant features a brandnew culinary approach with small and sharing plates. The cuisine deeply rooted in the Malay peninsula, Singapore street food and hawkers’ heritage. With Chinese, Malay and Indian authentic and traditional family recipes that have been passed down the generation to generation using simple old techniques and locally sourced ingredients.

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Joël Robuchon International Relaunches Mayfair Site as L’Atelier Robuchon with Andrea Cofini at The Helm

- L’ATELIER ROBUCHON -

The Joël Robuchon International group has announced it will be relaunching its Mayfair restaurant as L’Atelier Robuchon London on Friday 15th September. The restaurant will be a counterpart to the starred international L’Ateliers; Hong Kong***, Miami**, Taipei**, Las Vegas* and Geneva*.

The relaunch is spearheaded by Executive Chef Andrea Cofini who joined the Robuchon brand in 2014, serving at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon** in Paris and more recently, Robuchon Shanghai**. Cofini has worked alongside Group Executive Chef David Alves to ensure L’Atelier Robuchon London adheres to the group’s incredibly high standards.

On the menu, L’Atelier Robuchon London will celebrate some of the legendary Robuchon classics, from the much-revered Purée de Pomme de Terre (often described as the best mashed potatoes in the world thanks to the 2:1 potato to butter ratio), the Sea Bream Carpaccio - simply dressed with lemon and chive, to Quail with Foie Gras, all made using

the incredible supply chain the group gained its initial success with. Cofini’s influence is felt in the regularly-changing modern and elevated additions to the menu, bringing his experience working across the globe to create elegant plates with accents of Asian flavours.

For Robuchon, provenance and quality of ingredients is of the highest importance, and to this day, all of the restaurants world-wide still hold a loyalty to legacy suppliers that have a decades long relationship with the brand.

The restaurant will see the return of the much-loved dessert trolley; a sleek, marble-topped display of the best sweet treats from the kitchen including fresh á la minute Madeleines and expertly made patisserie classics. If one trolley wasn’t enough, L’Atelier will also boast a trolley dedicated to their exceptional cheese offering, with a daily-changing rotation showcasing the best of southern French and Italian cheeses.

Guests will be welcomed into the grand elegance of L’Atelier with it’s newly created bar area at the entrance, which leads into the open restaurant area, seating 74 diners. To the left is the sweeping marble countertop which puts the chefs centre stage, a signature feature of all the original Joël Robuchon restaurants where the open kitchen format was pioneered. The colour palette harks back to the Covent Garden L’Atelier with red and black accents, modernised to suit the new location and audience. Soft scarlet seating and subtle warm lighting invites diners to enjoy L’Atelier Robuchon through day and night; from long lunches through to celebratory dinners and drinks in the bar alongside live music.

L’Atelier’s Head Sommelier Neomie Favrat has curated an exceptional wine list with strong French and old world elements to complement the classical flavours of the food. Her aim is to champion small family owned vineyards that produce some the best wines in the world. Her pride and joy is a Champagne list of almost exclusively small producers such as ChartogneTaillet, Egly-Ouriet and Emmanuel Brochet, with guests having the option of up to 40 by-the-glass wines to sample, ranging from £9 to £195. L’Atelier will be one of the only restaurants in London serving Petrus on Coravin, an excellent opportunity to try this exceptional wine by the glass.

L’Atelier’s reincarnation is focusing on a stellar bar menu that incorporates elements from the kitchen and, for the first time, welcomes guests to the bar area to enjoy a newly launched programme of live music well into the evening. The plush new bar area towards the entrance of L’Atelier invites guests for a more relaxed

drink, accompanied by food if desired, but always with the perfect service which goes as standard with all Robuchon restaurants. Heading up the drinks offering is Renaud De Bosredon Combrailles who most recently ran Louie in Covent Garden, coincidentally on the site of the original L’Atelier Robuchon. Renaud has created an outstanding and considered menu of cocktails, with flavours including tomato and basil infused Campari, hay sake and a vodka infused with pastry from Robuchon’s Boulangerie in Acton. Key to the list will be non-alcoholic options that meet the high standards of the list as a whole.

To create a distinct night-time offering, L’Atelier will showcase a changing roster of DJs and live musicians to provide the perfect backdrop for the new bar area. The bar at L’Atelier will be open until midnight Monday to Saturday and 11:30pm on Sunday, serving Mayfair locals and London residents excellent drinks in a cosy and atmospheric lounge area.

A Taste of the Alpine Mountains in the Hills of Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire - FOUR

SEASONS -

This winter will see the return of the Swiss-inspired pop-up restaurant Off Piste at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire.

Nestled within the picturesque woodland of the 500-acre (200 hectare) estate, Off Piste will reopen on November 15, 2023 inside a cosy tent, decorated with oak wooden tables, a rustic bark bar and a roaring fire.

Offering a delicious mix of Swiss cuisine, the specially crafted menu created by Executive Chef Talha Barkin features seasonal meat and vegetable charcuterie boards, as well as a classic cheese fondue finished with truffle shavings.

The winter restaurant concept is an ode to General Manager Andrew Harrison’s time spent skiing in the Swiss Alps.

After three years living in Geneva and a season working in Zermatt exploring the Swiss mountains, he developed a love for the culture and their culinary traditions. “I have many great memories of enjoying fondue with friends after a long day on the slopes and am delighted to bring a taste of the Alps to the Hampshire countryside once again.”

Whether guests are looking to spend a romantic evening together or planning a fun night celebrating with friends and family, Off Piste is the perfect spot. Enjoy the intimate dining experience and take time to unwind in the calming British countryside.

Off Piste is open from November 15, 2023 to January 3, 2024 for adults and children of all ages between 12:30 and 2:30 pm and serving the new Swiss-inspired menu for dinner between 5:30 and 8:45 pm.

Reservations only, open to all resident and nonresident guests. For bookings contact the team at Wild Carrot

Mercato Metropolitano Unveils Reimagined Elephant Park Market, Including Six New Food Traders

- MERCATO METROPOLITANO -

London foodies rejoice! Renowned sustainable community food market group, Mercato Metropolitano (MM), has announced the development of its second Elephant & Castle market, ‘MMy Elephant Park’ with SIX new food traders.

The new and improved marketplace offers a quieter and more residential space to catch up with friends whilst enjoying fresh produce that’s prepared on-site by a handful of trading partners – all of which have been carefully selected to align with the MM values of making a positive social impact on people’s lives and the planet.

Officially opening its doors to the reimagined market on Friday 25th August, the MMy Elephant Park site is home to six new trading partners for visitors to sink their teeth into.

The six new trading partners at MMy Elephant Park are:

• Hachalito – an award-winning tequila & agave cocktail bar. London’s only Agaveria and home of the Mirror Margarita - voted Time Out’s 7th Best Cocktail in the World.

• Wing Fest – a celebration of the mighty chicken wing, burgers and loaded fries with lots of options like classic and new flavours.

• Native – freshly-made pizza by the slice, so you can enjoy a variety of flavours and combinations in a single meal.

• All That Falafel & Kebab – serving vegan falafel and kebabs. Savoury, nourishing and skilfully prepared, using only the freshest and thoughtfully-sourced ingredients.

• 3KOBROS – an authentic Korean kitchen capturing the essence of three vibrant iconic dishes: bibimbap, noodles, and buns. Focusing on traditional flavours and high-quality ingredients, the dishes are served with the traditional Gochujang sauce, a home-made red chilli sauce which is a staple of Korean kitchen.

• The MM Grocery* – a grocery store offering ethical and sustainable produce. Established as a leader in providing responsibly-sourced produce.

*The MM Grocery will be opening from Thursday 14th September 2023.

The new food vendors will join existing trader, Badiani, who opened its first-ever gelato retail store in the market a number of years ago, and has since become the official sponsor for the Italian Cultural Institute.

Mercato Metropolitano (MM) was London’s first sustainable community food market, focused on regenerating and revitalising urban neighbourhoods and building communities around good, healthy, and affordable food for everyone. Its Elephant Park market, near to its flagship Elephant & Castle market,

is located close to outdoor space and playgrounds, offering a wonderful central hub for families and local residents.

The development of the MMy Elephant Park site is a symbol of MM’s commitment to driving forward its MMovement – centred around community inclusion, seasonal produce, nutritious food, and the preservation of the environment.

MMy is reminiscent of the time when Andrea Rasca, Mercato Metropolitano’s founder and CEO, spent in Japan, where limited space and local community needs led to neighbourhood dependency on convenience corner stores. The format has been further developed in London by Rasca and the same team behind the success of the other MM markets based on the understanding that each local community needs a centre of aggregation around food, social values and shared experience, where the elements of inclusiveness, sustainability and healthy lifestyle remain at the core of the offer.

To celebrate its re-opening, MM will be hosting an official launch event on Thursday 14th September, offering local residents the chance to come along and enjoy a taste of each of the new trading partners.

Andrea Rasca, CEO and Founder of sustainable food market MM, said: “We are immensely proud to be reimagining our MMy Elephant Park site, bringing six new trading partners to the area for local communities to have access to good, healthy and affordable food.

“Through our MMovement, our mission is to build more inclusive communities and sustainable local food systems. We want to bring together individuals, groups and organisations who share our goal of improving access to nutritious food for everyone, along with other philanthropic and social activities that make a positive impact on people’s lives and the planet.

“We are so committed to driving forward our collective MMovement through all of our MM markets, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for this second Elephant & Castle market.”

You can find MMy Elephant Park at 1 Walworth Square, London, SE17 1GA.

For more details, please visit: www.mercatometropolitano.com/mmyelephant-park/

Luxury Chester Hotel’s Fine Dining Restaurant Shortlisted for Prestigious Hospitality Award

- THE GROSVENOR -

A luxury five-star hotel in the heart of Chester is in a celebratory mood after its fine dining restaurant has been recognised for its impeccable service standards — seeing it shortlisted for a leading industry award.

The Chester Grosvenor’s Arkle, the hotel’s 3 AA Rosette restaurant, has been shortlisted for the AA Food Service Award due to its consistent delivery of outstanding service in the realm of fine dining, with winners set to be announced on the 25th September.

Recognising a restaurant that delivers exceptional standards of service and hospitality, the AA Food Service Award, a competitive category in the esteemed AA Hospitality Awards, seeks to honour those who deliver flawless, technical service skills with food and beverage knowledge of the highest standard.

The AA Hospitality Awards aim to shine a light on the best establishments across the country, with the Arkle being nominated alongside the highly respected Woven by Adam Smith in Coworth Park hotel, and The Strathearn in The Gleneagles Hotel.

Arkle is at the heart of The Chester Grosvenor — playing a vital role in embodying the hotel’s fundamental values and outstanding service. The team’s devotion under the guidance of Executive Chef, Elliot Hill, ensures every guest has a memorable culinary experience.

Since Arkle’s inauguration last year, the restaurant has continuously flourished. It swiftly attained the accolade of 3 AA Rosettes, whilst also being named in the Michelin Guide and receiving the AA Notable Wine List Award.

Commenting on the nomination, Elliot Hill, Executive Chef at the Arkle, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be nominated for this award, and honoured to be up against some incredible restaurants. It’s a true testament and credit to the whole team who work tirelessly in delivering service to the highest standard in making Arkle a truly wonderful and

unique experience, and we are so grateful for all our customers who we get to entertain every service.”

With the existing building dating back to 1865, The Chester Grosvenor is a Grade II listed hotel located in the centre of Chester next to the iconic Eastgate Clock, near Chester Cathedral and the ancient city walls of the famous northern English town. It boasts 67 bedrooms and 12 suites, each one full of character and individual appeal.

Aga Szopa, Food and Beverage Manager at The Chester Grosvenor, said: “I am so proud of the team for being one of just three finalists for this award, it’s an amazing achievement and recognises the level of service we strive to provide and the feedback we consistently receive from our guests. We want our guests to leave having had the best dining experience with us and the team are at the heart of that, providing a service that is knowledgeable, polished but lets their personalities and passion for what they do shine through.”

For more information on The Chester Grosvenor, please visit: www.chestergrosvenor.com

For more information on the AA Hospitality Awards, please visit: www.aahospitalityawards. com/live2023/en/page/home

Explore The World of Herbs at New Heights

- THE BOTANICUM -

The Chedi Andermatt has unveiled an invigorating array of drinks and a new dish using the herbs grown in its high-altitude garden, The Botanicum, to refresh guests in the Alpine sun until the end of September.

The five-star hotel, nestled in the picturesque Swiss village of Andermatt, is putting the 35 herbs it grows at 1,447 metres above sea level to use in home-made lemonades, teas and its “Garden Breeze” cocktail.

Situated next to The Bar and Living Room, a plush space ideal for relaxing after a day in the mountains, The Botanicum is home to yarrow, borage, southernwood and green santolina and nine species of mint, among other herbs. Bar Manager Elmir Medunjanin and Carsten Alexander Kypke, Executive Chef of The Restaurant, crafted The Botanicum not only to enhance flavours but also to harness their benefits for physical and mental well-being.

The greater intensity of the solar radiation at The Chedi Andermatt’s lofty altitude engenders larger quantities of essential oils in herbs grown at The Botanicum, increasing their aromas. The herbs are a key ingredient in The Chedi Andermatt’s bespoke lemonade, created with local honey following a 16hour cold infusion process, and in a selection of detox teas after they are air-dried.

Elsewhere, those searching for a stimulating aperitif need to look no further than the “Garden Breeze” to satiate themselves with a spicy, whisky-based cocktail complemented by The Botanicum’s sage, pine honey cordial and a lime and lemon balm. Guests can also enjoy The Chedi Andermatt’s home-grown produce in The Restaurant, recipient of 14 GaultMillau points, where Chef Kypke has devised a dish of Swiss trout tartare and caviar with a vinaigrette of herbs and Berne rose tomatoes.

Personal tours of The Botanicum are available with members of the bar team, while those wishing to sample more mountain produce can embark on an alpine expedition with local expert Bänz Simmen, uncovering wild spinach, black cumin, thistles, blueberries and cranberries before creating preserves and pestos with the kitchen team.

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Sustainability is an important factor in all we do; Celebration holds FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council® C113967) certification, and nearly all the paper products supplied today are produced from paper materials made from sustainable forestry.

Choose from a vast range of disposable paper products to help enhance your customers’ dining experience.

DRINKS COASTERS

Our popular personalised drinks coasters are made from absorbent multiply tissue with an optional wax paper backing to protect the table surface from drips. Using Pantone® matched inks we capture your brand just as you intended it to look. We also offer subtle embossed printing and luxury shiny hot foil printing for a stunning effect.

CUTLERY SLEEVES

Perfect for casual or alfresco dining, paper cutlery sleeves are preloaded with a 2-ply tissue napkin, and a space for you to tuck cutlery inside. Cutlery sleeves create a neat and organised place setting. The entire surface of the paper sleeve can be customised with your branding, promotions, or menu.

GLASS COVERS

Ensure that pre-served drinks or bowls of food remain fresh and hygienic with our card glass covers. Glass covers are often used to hygienically protect glasses filled with drinks on serving trays or for keeping empty glasses fresh, ready for self-service.

TRAY LINERS AND PLACE MATS

Whether plain white or custom printed, our range of disposable place mats & tray liners will help to protect surfaces, whilst promoting your brand, they are hygienic and provide savings on laundry costs. A range of materials are available to choose from, including popular absorbent paper and non-slip paper ideal for lining drinks trays.

Other hospitality sector products include tissue and linen-like paper napkins, napkin bands, printed paper drinks straws, greaseproof paper butter dish / individual ramekin covers and tissue coffee potholders.

A Tailored Customer Experience

- LOGO THIS -

Logo This is a very well-established embroidery and garment printing company based in North Chingford, London on the borders of Essex and Hertfordshire. The company was established in 2002 and continues to serve national Trade & Industry as well as hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs. We are keen to add more customers from the catering and hospitality industry and as a small business are able to offer a tailored experience for all our customers.

ABOUT US

Logo This supply high quality customer print and embroidered clothing at great prices. Personalising garments for Trade, Hospitality and Catering.

Products offered include Chefswear such as tunics, trousers and hats, garments for Front of House, Bar staff & Housekeeping such as tunics, shirts and aprons. We can also supply Towels and PPE and have access to a number of suppliers.

Embroidery services range from small motifs to full jacket backs. We offer a huge selection of coloured threads and offer bespoke digitising services to suit your needs. Printing services include full vectoring services and processes to achieve your desired result. We use the latest fonts and styles and colours to suit your needs be it text, logo or photograph.

SERVICE

We pride ourselves on our customer service and care and ensure our friendly helpful team, who are fully focussed on providing our combined knowledge for the best experience, make sure you leave more than satisfied.

QUALITY

We source our garments from leading trusted manufacturers and use premium quality print products and the finest quality thread for our embroidery.

PRICING

Our prices are competitive and fair and reflect the workmanship requires to produce quality results.

Web: www.logo-this.co.uk

Tel: 07894406909

Email: logothis@aol.com

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Early Promotion Can Help Feed Desire For Stuffed Restaurants This Festive Season

- RESDIARY -

Leading international online booking and table management software provider ResDiary has warned restaurants not to risk missing out on a bumper Christmas by leaving their planning too late.

ResDiary research found venues recorded a marked increase in revenue throughout the festive season, with the figures even higher for restaurants that began their planning before the summer is out.

The figures were revealed in ResDiary’s latest industry report: Beyond the Booking: Festive Season Success Unwrapped, which was released this week.

The Glasgow-headquartered company, whose system is used by more than 10,000 venues across the world, said more than a third (34%) of restaurants are never fully booked during the festive period, with that figure almost halving to 18% when venues began their festive planning before August.

The research also revealed more than 69% of eateries take significantly more revenue during the festive period, with the figure ramping up to 82% for those who have planned ahead and taken action before August.

ResDiary CEO Colin Winning said: “The festive season is a hotly anticipated and instrumental period in the hospitality calendar, so it’s important restaurants have these ongoing insights in order to benchmark, evaluate their current position, and steady up their plans for the season ahead.

“Our findings demonstrate a clear correlation between those putting their festive plans in place before August, in higher booking numbers, and subsequently higher revenue generation.

“We are therefore encouraging all restaurants who haven’t done so already to start promoting their festive offering for 2023, with our report also highlighting how restaurants should be adapting their operations and marketing strategies for a successful season.”

The report, which surveyed dozens of restaurateurs across the UK and Ireland, also found that while

nearly 8 in 10 restaurants said they were busier during the festive season, a similar number were hungry for more customers.

And while implementing plans early can lead to increased revenue, the report found it can also have knock-on benefits.

Colin added: “Nearly a quarter of survey respondents putting plans in place before August said they were fully booked by September, giving them more time to market their festive offering, reconfigure table plans and implement other seasonal changes to their operations, long before their competitors.

“Our research also found venues are able to plan ahead and increase inventory and staff levels accordingly, with more than half of restaurants boosting their workforce to manage the festive season, and 54% adding to their stock levels to meet the spike in demand at this time of year.

“This not only provides them with certainty going into the stressful festive period, but it also means they are able to focus on providing customers with the best possible experience – hopefully one that will lead to them returning in the new year.”

Three Top Chefs Delight the Palates of Friends of Exquisite Cuisine

- KEMPINSKI GOURMET TOUR 2023 -

Switzerland, Germany and Bulgaria are on this year’s Kempinski Gourmet Tour programme, combining three attractive destinations with gourmet menus from three top chefs - an excellent occasion for fine dining lovers for a short trip that appeals to all the senses. The Kempinski Gourmet Tour offers the perfect opportunity to follow the master chefs to their professional homes and enjoy gourmet delights in the form of jointly created 7-course menus in fascinating luxury hotels.

Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz (Switzerland) on 8 and 9 September 2023

The start of the gourmet series can be experienced by connoisseurs of the finest culinary art in the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski surrounded by the Swiss Alps in the fashionable winter sports resort of St. Moritz, which delights with nature and extravagance in every season. In the gourmet restaurant Cà d’Oro, guests are treated by top chef Gian Nicola Colucci to Beef Wellington with liver and potato mousse, consommé and cheek ravioli, and almond blanc manger with fresh blackberries on fig leaf ice cream. Gian

Nicola Colucci

In Munich and Bansko he brings to the table octopus with fava beans, persimmon and wild rocket salad or scallops with melon, herb dressing and noritapoka chip or artichoke ravioli with finferli mushrooms, parmesan and parsley foam. Italian-born Colucci looks back on an international career of over 25 years in the top hotel industry and skilfully incorporates the know-how he acquired in Italy at 2-star level as well as in London, Venice, the USA and Canada.

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München (Germany) on 13 and 14 October 2023

At Munich’s top location on the Maximillianstraße Executive Chef Lucas Lommatzsch inspires guests with Asian-influenced culinary art at the elegant Schwarzreiter fine-dining restaurant. After an impressive career in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania his passion for flavours, the best products and creative processing is paramount. For the gourmet tour, he prepares his favourite fish char, which he serves with caviar, cucumber, lime & amaranth. Other highlights include Sevruga caviar, Wagyu, creme fraiche and tarragon, Poltinger saddle of venison with black riding pepper, Jerusalem artichoke, carrot, pomelo and Castel de Franco or langoustine with pumpkin, apple, lemon and truffle crunch. The finale is Virunga chocolate with blackcurrant and violets.

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko (Bulgaria) on 27 and 28 October 2023

The award-winning gourmet restaurant Come Prima of the most modern winter resort in the Balkans offers year-round holiday pleasure amidst the backdrop of the impressive Pirin Mountains. Gourmets will be surprised here with a final-worthy 7-course menu by the three kitchen experts. Chef Nikola Todorov, inspired by the cuisine of his ancestors, focuses on seasonal products of high quality. While in St. Moritz he varies beetroot with smoked cream cheese, hazelnut milk sauce with black caviar and fresh herbs,

in Munich he prepares tender cannelloni filled with oxtail meat and porcini mushrooms as well as fondue with Bulgarian black truffle and ripe Parmesan. Rabbit ballotine with pancetta, rabbit liver parfait and foie gras, confit potatoes and carrot emulsion, and a dessert of pumpkin, passion fruit, white chocolate mousse, crunchy pistachios with salted pistachio ice cream are other delicacies on the menu.

Reservation Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz: Phone +41 81 838 30 57 or email to info.stmoritz@kempinski.com.

Reservation Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, München: Phone +49 89 2125 2125 or email to info@schwarzreiter.com.

Reservation Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, Bulgarien: Phone +359 749 88888 or email to reservations.grandarena@kempinski.com

Gian Nicola Colucci

Work in Hospitality? Check Your Self Assessment Registration Situation!

- HMRC -

The year is flying by and time is gradually running out for you to check if you need to submit a Self Assessment tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year.

If you need to register for the first time, you only have until 5 October 2023 to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Is there a way I can check whether I need to submit a Self Assessment tax return or not?

There are various reasons which can affect whether or not you need to complete Self Assessment, so it’s understandable that you may not be completely sure.

Fortunately, HMRC has lots of help available. You can use the free online tool on GOV.UK, which is quick and easy to use, to check if you need to complete a tax return for the 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023 tax year.

I’ve never submitted a Self Assessment before. Why would I need to now?

There are many reasons why you might find that you need to complete a tax return for the first time. Some may be obvious:

• Starting work for yourself, so being newly selfemployed, and earning over £1,000

• Having multiple sources of income

• Receiving untaxed income, for example, in this

digital age, creating online content and earning money from it

• Receiving income from a property that you own or rent out

Others may seem a little less obvious:

• Becoming a new partner in a business partnership

• Claiming Child Benefit when you, or your partner, earn more than £50,000 a year

• If you earn more than £100,000 a year

• If you receive interest from banks and building societies (more than £10,000)

• If you receive dividends in excess of £10,000

• If you need to pay Capital Gains Tax

• Or, if you are self-employed and earning less than £1,000 but you still want to pay Class 2 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) voluntarily to protect your entitlement to a State Pension and certain benefits

Your circumstances may have changed in a variety of ways since the last tax year, and it’s important to take a moment to consider if any of these might mean you have to complete Self Assessment. You can use the free online tool on GOV.UK to check if you need to do one.

Remember, even if you are paying taxes through PAYE in an employed role, you may still need to submit a tax return.

The Intersection of Art and Hospitality: Crafting Unforgettable Encounters

- VELVENOIR -

In today’s ever-changing world of hospitality, modern travelers are seeking more than just typical hotel stays. They crave immersive experiences that connect them deeply with their chosen destinations.

This fusion of art, hospitality, and cultural heritage enriches guests’ experiences, extending beyond their time in the hotel. The question we often hear is whether this fusion truly adds value. Our answer is a resounding YES. As the hospitality industry evolves, it’s not just about providing services but creating meaningful moments and connections. Art and culture act as bridges, helping guests feel like they truly belong. This collaboration extends beyond the hotel’s physical boundaries and turns these spaces into lively retreats where people from various backgrounds gather.

art collections. We curate concepts that blend contemporary art with the hospitality industry, fostering an appreciation for supporting living artists. The art collections within the hotels we procured, serve as tools to invite guests on a unique journey, both inside and outside the hotel.

These locations aren’t just places to stay; they are thoughtfully crafted environments, with every corner offering the charm of a hidden treasure waiting to be found. This harmonious relationship between art and hospitality benefits everyone involved. Guests who delve into a city’s heartbeat through its art and culture become ambassadors, eager to share their discoveries with fellow travelers.

Since launching VELVENOIR in 2014, our goal has been to bring international visual artists into hotel

Bring a Sparkle to Your Venue This Christmas - THE CHRISTMAS DECORATORS -

We specialize in creating breathtaking Christmas decorations for restaurants, pubs, and bars across the UK. With our talented team of decorators, we have the expertise to transform your establishment into a festive haven that will attract new customers and leave a lasting impression on your guests.

We understand the importance of creating a captivating atmosphere during the holiday season to draw in patrons. Our extensive range of internal and external lighting arrangements, along with beautifully crafted garlands, slim-line Christmas trees, and vase displays, will set the perfect festive ambiance that will get everyone talking about your venue.

When you partner with us, we take into consideration your budget and specific requirements to create a customized design that perfectly suits your establishment. By entrusting us with your Christmas decorations, you can focus on what matters most – running your business during its busiest period of the year. We take pride in relieving the stress of Christmas preparations, allowing you to enjoy the holiday season and provide a memorable experience for your guests.

Let The Christmas Decorators be your go-to partner for all your restaurant, pub, and bar Christmas decorating needs. With our attention to detail and commitment to excellence, we will create a magical setting that enhances your brand, attracts customers, and makes this Christmas truly unforgettable.

Web: www.thechristmasdecorators.co.uk

Searcys to Open A Champagne Bar in Battersea Power Station

- SEARCYS -

British restaurateur Searcys is set to open a new champagne bar in the heart of Battersea Power Station this October. Following on from the success of its vintage Rolls Royce Champagne Coupé pop-up, the Searcys Champagne Bar will be located on Level 1 in the Power Station’s Art Deco Turbine Hall A, next to the Food Arcade and Lift 109, serving an extensive list of champagne and English sparkling wine, paired with small bites and seafood platters.

Opening on Wednesday 18th October, the 76-cover bar and dining space will feature a mix of plush, deep blue velvet seating with polished brass detailing, a 15-cover marble-topped bar and a semi-private recessed booth, available to book for up to 10 guests. Bright and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Champagne bar walls will be adorned with three bespoke pieces of art by celebrated artist, Kristjana Williams, specially commissioned by Searcys to capture the London landscape with the company’s signature twist.

Experts in champagne, the spotlight will be on Searcys’ extensive selection of champagne and English sparkling wine, with brass ‘Press for Champagne’ buzzers at each table – inspired by the original

buzzers at sister site, Searcys Champagne Bar at St Pancras International, opened over 14 years ago.

On the menu will be a seasonal selection of fresh seafood, including a signature shellfish platter, along cured meats and light and healthy salad options.

Searcys’ Managing Director, Paul Jackson comments: “We are excited to be expanding south of the river to launch within the fantastic retail and gastronomic hub at Battersea Power Station. We are pleased to be taking the next step with a permanent site in the Turbine Hall. As connoisseurs of champagne since 1847, we want to create an experience which showcases our hand-picked selection for our guests to enjoy.”

The latest addition to the Searcys family, the Searcys Champagne Bar is set to open its doors on Wednesday 18th October, joining the company’s collection of bars, including Searcys at the Gherkin, Europe’s longest Champagne Bar at St Pancras and The Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall.

www.searcys.co.uk

A Record-Breaking Season for Club Wembley - WEMBLEY STADIUM -

Club Wembley, the hospitality arm of Wembley Stadium connected by EE, has reported recordbreaking sales figures over the last 12 months.

Membership sales were up 10% on the previous year while the sales of seats in private boxes rose by 14%. Membership renewals were also well over 70% for the period, which is a record amount for Club Wembley.

Previously, the 2021/22 season was the most successful year for Club Wembley. Last year’s results (22/23) have outstripped those figures, highlighting the rising demand for hospitality at big events postcovid.

Paul Scannell, Head of Club Wembley, and Hospitality at Wembley Stadium said: “More and more people now want to enhance their match-day or event experience by adding on hospitality options.

“Our Club Wembley offering allows them to do this at a variety of different levels. All our packages are tailored to suit specific requirements and include first-class food and beverage options alongside the best seats in the house.

“Club Wembley continues to offer visitors a unique opportunity and experience to watch world-class sport and entertainment at the national stadium.”

From August 2022 to July 2023 Wembley Stadium was host to 30 major events. This included some of the nation’s biggest live music and sporting events such as six nights of Coldplay, four nights of Harry Styles, Foo Fighters (Taylor Hawkins Tribute), Carabao Cup Final, two FA Cup semi-finals, Emirates FA Cup Final, Women’s Finalissima and two men’s England internationals.

Next year, in addition to the usual football events traditionally held at the stadium, Wembley Stadium will host the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final. It will also be home to six nights of Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour, with more big acts and events set to be announced in the upcoming months.

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