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Broadwick Soho Becomes First London Hotel to Join Small Luxury Hotels’ Prestigious Finest Collection

🏨 Broadwick Soho, a 57-room hotel in London’s West End, joined SLH's Finest Collection in November 2023. Located at 20 Broadwick Street, it features interiors by Martin Brudnizki, inspired by owner Noel Hayden’s family hotel memories. The hotel showcases over 300 original artworks with names like Andy Warhol and Francis Bacon. During Frieze London (15-18 October 2026), it will host an artist residency with Rita Alaoui. Past performances include Sister Sledge and Sheryl Crow.

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Grand Metropolitan Hotels Initiates Separation from Dutch Investment Holding Amidst Joint Venture Deadlock with VZB

🏨 Grand Metropolitan Hotels plans to grow independently, focusing on hotel management, branding, franchising, and digital solutions. The Smura Family owns 70% of the group, while VZB is a minority shareholder. Disputes have stalled joint ventures with VZB, prompting a separation from Grand Metropolitan Hotels Holding B.V. The company will continue its operations under the Smura Family’s ownership, prioritizing proprietary brand development and technology integration. Legal restructuring is ongoing.

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Brook & Green to Open New All-Day Restaurant and Wine Room on Chiswick High Road in September 2026

🍴 Brook & Green will open at 142 Chiswick High Road, West London, by end of September 2026. The restaurant offers 89 covers across areas: 49 on the ground floor, 14 on the terrace, and 26 in the wine room. Meals are served all day, with breakfast from 8am to 11:30am on weekdays. The launch introduces 18-19 new jobs. The redesign by B3 Designers and Savvy IQ emphasizes a craft-led identity and ingredient-focused menu.

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Radisson Individuals Expands in France with Hotel & Spa Amoria La Baule's 43-Room Oceanfront Opening

🏨 Hotel & Spa Amoria La Baule, part of Radisson Individuals, features 43 rooms by La Baule Beach, France. Located on Boulevard Hennecart, it offers ocean-inspired accommodation and wellness amenities, including a 140-square-meter wellness area with a pool, sauna, and treatment rooms. Dining is available at Madame A., an ocean-facing café. Nearby attractions include Guérande and Saint-Nazaire. The hotel targets both travelers and local gatherings, enhancing Radisson’s French presence.

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Elmira Amdiy Launches Art-Led Villa and New Hotel Development on French Riviera, Expanding Wild Group Portfolio

🏨 Elmira Amdiy, former Barclays Capital director, is expanding her hospitality ventures with a new hotel, Hotel Les Chardons, and a seven-bedroom art villa on the French Riviera. The villa, designed with artist Grishi Giano, will open in 2026, featuring its own swimming pool. Amdiy's Wild Group, valued over £20m, includes seven London restaurants. These projects aim to merge hospitality with art, offering unique guest experiences while focusing on wellness and longevity.

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Ross Sneddon of Rocco Forte Hotels Named Pastry Chef of the Year at 2026 Catey Awards

🍮 Ross Sneddon, Executive Pastry Chef at The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Brown’s Hotel in London, was named Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2026 Catey Awards on July 7, 2026. The Catey Awards are the UK’s top hospitality awards. Ross, who has been with The Balmoral since 2015, oversees pastry programs at two Rocco Forte Hotels. His role includes mentoring emerging pastry chefs who have succeeded globally.

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2Pure Products Launches OdorBac Air, a Molecular-Level Odour-Neutralising System with Various Dispensing Models

💨 2Pure Products has introduced OdorBac Air, an innovative air-freshening system that eliminates odors on contact and keeps areas fresh. Director James Law explains it works at a molecular level, transforming odors using microdroplets. The system is available in various dispensing models tailored to different locations. Refill bottles come in 1-liter size, with fragrances like Midnight Amber and Vanilla Ember, providing consistent odor-neutralizing performance.

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UK Hospitality Industry Faces £2.24 Million Annual Cost Due to Fake Tan Stains on 280 Tonnes of Linen

💦 In 2026, UK hotels discard 25% of linens due to fake tan stains, costing over £2m, up from £1.8m in 2023. Regenex reports that a quarter of treated linens are marked by self-tan. The global self-tan market, valued at £746.3m in 2024, sees a 4.3% annual growth. The UK represents 15.3% of the market. The Textile Services Association notes 2,000 tonnes of linen are discarded yearly, 56% from hospitality.

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Rudding Park Expands with HSBC UK Funding; New Golf Club and Facilities to Create 75 Jobs in Harrogate

🏟 Family-owned Rudding Park in Harrogate is expanding with HSBC UK's seven-figure support. The development includes a 60,000 sq ft golf and country club, 7 new padel and tennis courts, and a pavilion. It aims to create 75 jobs, generating £14m annually for Harrogate. Rudding Park anticipates a 4.8% turnover increase within 12 months. Owned by the Mackaness Family since 1972, it features 90 rooms, a spa, and a MICHELIN-star restaurant, with sustainability efforts, including tree planting.

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Palladium Hotel Group Launches Blue Life HUB in Ibiza to Enhance Marine Conservation and Regenerative Tourism

🌊 Palladium Hotel Group, in September 2026, unveiled the Palladium Blue Life HUB at Grand Palladium Select Palace Ibiza, dedicated to Mediterranean marine conservation. Developed with Fundación Abel Matutes and Fundación Blue Life, the center includes a Posidonia nursery and coral recovery area. It offers interactive exhibits, virtual reality, and guided dives. The HUB promotes regenerative tourism with year-round programs, engaging guests and locals in protecting Ibiza’s marine environment, extending Palladium’s environmental efforts.

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