Update Media Group

phs Greenleaf has appointed Samantha Birkin as its new Head of Sales as it continues its nationwide growth plans. Samantha spent five years as a Senior Key Account Manager in the hygiene division of the phs Group, which phs Greenleaf is part of, before making the move into the new role at Greenleaf, which provides […] More

Naphaporn “Lek” Bodiratnangkura, CEO of Nai Lert Group, Alain Ducasse, Founder of École Ducasse, and Elise Masurel, Managing Director of École Ducasse have been joined by 130 VIP guests to inaugurate École Ducasse Nai Lert Bangkok Studio, the first school in Thailand of world-class culinary and pastry arts training reference. On 14th June the guests […] More

Representatives of the world’s leading companies have visited Les Roches Marbella, one of the top four hotel management training schools globally, to interview their students as part of a virtual career day. Les Roches, which has increased its enrolment by 65% over the past 10 years to nearly 2,000 students by 2023, welcomed international recruiters […] More

Luxury Cornish spa hotel Bedruthan announces restaurant re-brand with new focus on hyper-seasonal, provenance-led menus Scandi-inspired retreat Bedruthan Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce its new restaurant concept, Ogo. Translating to ‘Cave’ in Cornish, Ogo is inspired by the coastline’s natural bounty with menus emphasising a commitment to deliver seasonal, high-quality ingredients. From beach foraging for […] More

The purchase of cleaning machinery is an investment for most businesses, with a business case required to justify the outlay. That’s why Kärcher Professional UK has announced its new Buy Back* initiative, whereby commercial customers can trade-in their old cleaning machines for a discount against the new equipment, saving money on the purchase and safe […] More

This summer De Kuyper Liqueurs is inviting bartenders and customers to discover their ‘colourful cocktail vibe’, perfectly matched mood-based cocktails. Launching on 30th June, the new campaign channels De Kuyper’s vision to Own the Cocktail for the trade and the consumer. By simply pairing trending and classic cocktails with moods and moments, De Kuyper inspires every individual to […] More

In celebration of World Gin Day (10th June 2023), Jen Burton, Brabazon Bar Manager at The Belfry Hotel & Resort has shared the resort’s perfect serve of their own signature gin, 1960. The gin is a delicious and distinct blend of home-grown botanicals and flowery notes from the roses and lavender in the resort’s courtyard, willow on the […] More

TV star will host the coveted AA Hospitality Awards ceremony, celebrating the very best in UK hospitality on 25th September. The annual event will be a who’s who of hospitality with the menu created by 2022 AA Chefs’ Chef Award winner; Mark Birchall, Chef Patron of Moor Hall, Aughton (5 AA Rosettes). More

Framery has unveiled Framery Contact – a revolutionary designer pod for the hospitality and restaurant industry.  The pod combines a visually and acoustically isolated interior with a true-to-life projection, enabling the brain to see others as they are in 3D. Framery Contact is the first of its kind and enables quality face-to-face interactions while having […] More

Les Roches in Crans-Montana and Spark, its innovation centre dedicated to the hospitality industry, have hosted presentations to investors of the winning startups in the Awake Tourism Challenge, an international competition organised by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations’ specialised agency. More

By Charlie Robards, business development director at Miele Professional. The outsourcing of laundry is still a popular option for many hotels across the UK, with around 80% of British hotels choosing to use external operators to wash and dry items such as bedding and towels. Yet, with laundry costs on the rise thanks to inflation, […] More