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Cellartech Solutions Launches Managed Still and Sparkling Water Service for UK Hospitality Industry to Reduce Costs and Waste

💧 For over a decade, Cellartech Solutions has supported UK hospitality venues with technical services. Now, they're launching Cellartech Water, providing a managed still and sparkling water solution. This service reduces reliance on bottled water, cutting storage and delivery costs, while lowering single-use plastic consumption. Customers receive a full package of installation, filtration, and maintenance. Cellartech aims to enhance sustainability and profitability, offering a premium water experience with stylish dispense options and comprehensive support.
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Thanet District Council Seeks Operator for £6 Million Restoration of Historic Theatre Royal in Margate

🎭 Thanet District Council invites theatre operators to lease the newly refurbished Theatre Royal in Margate, originally built in 1787 and restored with £6 million from the Town Deal. The second oldest operating theatre in Britain seeks proposals for a 480-seat venue reopening in 2027. The operator may expand into 19 Hawley Square. Margate's 20-year regeneration includes Turner Contemporary, Dreamland, and TKE Studios. Applications are managed by Colliers with plans to secure an operator by summer 2026.
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Nancy’s Cocktail Bar Opens in London Bridge, Featuring Market-to-Glass Cocktails and 1970s Glamour Design

🍹 Nancy’s bar opens in London Bridge, blending local culture with 1970s glam. Located in a 1973 Brutalist building, it offers views of the skyline. The 'market-to-glass' cocktail menu, inspired by Borough Market, is crafted by award-winning Martha May Markham and Max Wolff. The menu features a ‘Lady Luck’ Negroni cart and 10 signature cocktails. Address: 4th Floor, Colechurch House, SE1 2SX. Open Sunday-Wednesday 4 PM-11 PM, Thursday-Saturday 4 PM-2 AM.
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Green & Fortune Secures 10-Year Exclusive Catering Partnership with New London Museum, Creating 80 Jobs

🍴 Green & Fortune, appointed exclusive catering partner for London Museum, 2026 in Smithfield. A 10-year contract for four innovative hospitality spaces, including all-day dining and cafe formats. The Victorian General Market, 150,000 sq. ft., renovated for events like gala dinners and product launches. London Museum expects over 2 million visitors annually, supported by major London transport links. The partnership creates up to 80 hospitality jobs.
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Synergy – The Retreat Show 2026 Highlights Nature-Based Wellness as Central Theme for Industry's Future in Croatia

🌳 From September 29 to October 2, 2026, Istria, Croatia will host Synergy – The Retreat Show, focusing on nature-based wellness. Studies highlight nature's benefits, like reducing cortisol in 20 minutes and aiding mental health. Wellness tourism reached $894 billion in 2024. Jessica Brainch emphasizes nature's role in nervous system regulation, while Laura Montesanti notes the rise of "freedom retreats." Nature-based wellness is seen as less structured, offering high value without extensive infrastructure.
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Professionals at Play to Open Second Roxy Ball Room in London’s Old Street in July 2026

🎲 Professionals at Play will open a new Roxy Ball Room in London’s Old Street in July 2026. This 13,500 sqft venue, previously a Bounce site, will house competitive socializing attractions like American Pool, Duck Pin Bowling, and Karaoke. Founded in 2013 by Matt and Ben Jones, Roxy Leisure operates 19 venues nationwide. The Old Street site marks its second London location, joining the St Mary Axe site, with expansion into Holborn planned later in the year.
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UK Hospitality Reports Sector Contributes £93 Billion Annually, Forecasts 500,000 New Jobs by 2027

🏨 Florentina Ionita, Crazy Bear events guru, has praised the UK hospitality sector, which employs 3.5 million people. UK Hospitality estimates it contributes £93 billion annually to the economy. By 2027, it could add £29 billion and 500,000 jobs. Crazy Bear, located in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, offers diverse dining like a classic English restaurant and a Thai eatery. Florentina has grown in her role since 2017, highlighting the sector's dynamic career progression and supportive environment.
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Dakota Manchester Airport £54 Million Hotel to Open on July 1st Near Airport Terminals

📍 Dakota Manchester Airport's £54 million hotel opens on July 1st, near Manchester Airport's terminals. Featuring 154 rooms and suites, the hotel includes a Bar & Grill, private dining, a Champagne Room, and an outdoor cigar terrace. Designed as a destination, it offers travelers a luxurious experience before flights. The hotel emphasizes understated sophistication with rich leather, dark timbers, and warm lighting, aiming for a seamless blend of service and atmosphere.
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Morrison Design Completes Comprehensive Refurbishment of The Sloane Club, Enhancing Terrace and Adding Wellness Suite

🏢 Derby-based Morrison Design completed a refurbishment of The Sloane Club in Chelsea. Led by architects Peter Newman-Earp and Les Witten, the project modernized the club while preserving its historic charm, focusing on creating an all-year-round terrace and enhancing guest flow. Technical challenges arose from working in the 19th-century structure. Additions include a wellness suite and accessible features. The terrace, a central hub, adapts for versatile use, enhancing the club's atmosphere. Both architects have personal favorite spaces within the club.
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Langham Hospitality Group Secures Total of Seven MICHELIN Stars, with T’ang Court Elevated to Two Stars

🍴 Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has earned recognition in the MICHELIN Guide Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang 2026. T’ang Court at The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi, received two MICHELIN stars, after initially achieving one star in 2016. Ming Court at Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao, retained its one MICHELIN star for the seventh consecutive year. Led by Chef Tony Su, T’ang Court, and Chef Paul Qian, Ming Court, they contribute to LHG's total of seven MICHELIN stars across its portfolio.
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