Miscellaneous

Scottish hospitality group marks first expansion into Perthshire accommodation

Property named as finalist in West Midlands Tourism and Stratford Herald Business awards

BGAM Hospitality has sold the High Post property near Salisbury for an undisclosed sum

Dukes London is undergoing a multi-year transformation is scheduled to reopen in Q2 of 2027

Taste Tracker: Caribou Coffee, Paris Baguette, Philz, Peet’s, Dunn Bros., First Watch, Cracker Barrel, Perkins, Subway, Pollo Campero, and Condado Tacos headline menu trends and news. The post Apple cuts into pumpkin’s dominance as a fall flavor appeared first on Saladplate.

🗺️ Americans plan to spend $5,655 on leisure travel over the next 12 months, taking nearly four vacations, according to MMGY’s 2026 “Fall Edition” report. Boomers will spend $8,796, while Gen Z expects $2,195. Travel remains a priority, with 64% opting for domestic travel due to lower costs. AI use for travel planning has increased to 51%. Outdoor destinations like Yellowstone (75%) and Grand Canyon (66%) remain popular. MMGY highlights differing travel priorities by generation and income.

Rick Mather Architects had a subtle but substantial impact on London’s cultural scene in the 90s and noughties. Kester Rattenbury’s new biography chronicles the American architect’s life, influences and work

‘I do not want people to walk in and think only about design. I want them to feel something first’: we meet 1OAM founder Eva Papadaki to discuss her sensory world and how it feeds into her ongoing creative project in the Gazi district of Athens

🛡️ Accor’s Orient Express Corinthian, a 220-meter yacht, launched April 29, 2026, sails the Mediterranean with 54 suites for 110 passengers. Air France's La Première suite, launched April 8, 2025, offers 3.5 sqm suites on 19 aircraft by year-end 2026. Belmond's Britannic Explorer train, from July 21, 2025, charges £11,000 for three nights. Etihad’s A380 suite, ‘The Residence,’ resumed in 2023. MSC Group launched Explora III in July 2026, heading toward hydrogen-powered ships. Rotel Tours, founded 1945, celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025.

🌍 George Lucas and Mellody Hobson unveiled The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, featuring the Skywalker Grill. Designed by Rockwell Group, the restaurant offers stunning views of downtown L.A. and midcentury modern-inspired interiors. Culinary director Diego Cardoso presents California-ingredient-driven American cuisine, including chicken tenders with caviar, and Skywalker Ranch wagyu burgers. The museum is located at One Lucas Plaza, 3800 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA.