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🍽 Jack and Beth Bond, as of January this year, took over The Cottage in the Wood, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cumbria's Whinlatter Forest, from Liam and Kath Berney who retired after 22 years. The establishment, which began as a 17th-century coaching inn, earned its Michelin star in 2019 under Chef Ben Wilkinson and has retained it since. Jack previously worked at Eleven Madison Park and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay; Beth, a physics graduate, worked at Tredwell’s and launched Apricity in 2022.

🍴 Tom Griffiths returns as chef director at The Roof Gardens, a new private members’ club in London's Kensington. Previously the chef founder of Flank and Good Birds, Griffiths announced his comeback on Instagram after a three-year break. The Roof Gardens, located at the Grade II listed site formerly known as Kensington Roof Gardens, is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment funded by Stephen Fitzpatrick, owner of Ovo Energy. The relaunch is expected later this summer, following Fitzpatrick's acquisition from Virgin Limited Edition in 2021.

🏠 Jim Alderman joins Airbnb as head of residential development, with 35 years of experience and $15 billion in real estate transactions. Eric Martino appointed as Hard Rock International's president of Hard Rock Cafe Division, overseeing roughly 200 eateries worldwide. Trinity Investments expands its European team, adding four senior members in London. Centara Hotels & Resorts welcomes Ron Cusiter as EVP and Percy P. Muncherji as VP. Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa hires Chad Bevan and Derrick Williams. Corendon Hotels & Resorts promotes Atacan Uslu and hires three others for leadership roles. Coury Hospitality promotes Jennifer Burgess-Wright to SVP. Thompson Zihuatanejo appoints Larry Tsoumas as director of sales and marketing. Shangri-La Muscat names Philippe Kronberg GM. Hāna-Maui Resort appoints Ryan Parker GM. Marcus Hotels & Resorts promotes Aaron Slattery to GM of Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans appoints David Bilbe as GM.