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Jodi Hinks has been appointed as Director of Commercial Strategy at Hyatt Regency & Hyatt House Manchester

Jodi Hinks has been appointed as Director of Commercial Strategy for Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester, reporting into the properties' General Manager, Assumpta McDonald.Previously the Director of Sales & Marketing with Rocco Forte Hotels in Manchester and Prague, Jodi's 20+ years of experience in the hospitality sector encompasses a number of leading hotel, catering and sports industry brands.

Accor To Open First Fully Digital Hotel In Northern Europe, The Ibis Styles London Gloucester Road

Accor, the leading hospitality group, today announces the technological integration of its first fully digital hotel. Accor's philosophy and ambition is to offer a full suite of digital technologies to make guests feel welcome, while improving the guest and employee experience. At Accor we are using our best asset, our people, to reinvent how we approach customer service and we're using the latest technology to enable this.

Swapnil Sawant has been appointed as Pastry Sous Chef at Fairmont Windsor Park

Swapnil Sawant has been appointed as Pastry Sous Chef at Fairmont Windsor Park. Swapnil developed his specialism as a pastry chef through 15 years of experience on five-star cruise lines and hotels around the world, for brands such as Marriot and Ritz-Carlton. Priding himself on creating innovative handcrafted food and artistic desserts, Swapnil hopes to bring this flair to the menus of Fairmont Windsor Park. Whilst Swapnil will work across the different restaurants at the hotel, he will predominantly lead the afternoon tea selection at Orchid Tea Room - the perfect place to enjoy a regal afternoon tea. Guests are invited to savour classic fruit scones, savoury delights and seasonal desserts such as the zesty lemon, thyme and elderflower tart complemented by Champagne and a world-class tea selection.

Luke Fouracre has been appointed as Head Chef of 1215 at Fairmont Windsor Park

Luke Fouracre will be joining the team as Head Chef of speciality dining restaurant 1215, set on Fairmont Windsor Park's South Lawn overlooking the beautiful private terrace and manicured gardens. Luke studied Culinary Arts at London's Westminster Kingsway College before going on to work at The House of Commons, as Senior Sous Chef at Michelin starred pub The Royal Oak in Berkshire and a variety of other notable establishments. Following this, Luke opened The Bottle and Glass Inn in Henley-On-Thames as Head Chef, where he developed a passion for cooking with local ingredients and game. Luke's love of seasonal British ingredients will be the driving force behind 1215, where he will draw inspiration from classical flavours to sculpt a carefully crafted menu, with wellbeing at the heart of every dish.

Matyas Rigo has been appointed as Head Chef of MOREISH at Fairmont Windsor Park

Matyas Rigo joined the food & beverage team of Fairmont Windsor Park. He will be the Head Chef of all-dining dining restaurant MOREISH which will offer traditional breakfasts, lunch and an exceptional evening menu that combines a unique fusion of European and Middle Eastern cuisine to create original flavour combinations. After finding a passion for cooking at a young age, Matyas developed his culinary skills after joining a five-star mega yacht and travelling around the world, experiencing multicultural cuisine. For the last five years, Matyas has worked for the Arora Group as the Senior Sous Chef at InterContinental - The O2, gaining valuable professional experience alongside some of London's best chefs.

Mark Brega has been appointed as Executive Head Chef at Fairmont Windsor Park

Spearheading Fairmont Windsor Park's culinary offering is Executive Head Chef, Mark Brega, who brings over 20 years of experience working in leading hotels, private members clubs and luxury catering. Having worked with the likes of Lansdowne Members Club in Mayfair, Relais & Châteaux Hotels as well as On Air Dining for private jets and as the Customer Dedicated Development Chef for British Airways, Mark brings a diverse wealth of experience from the hospitality industry and prides himself on his attention to detail and passion for creating special moments through food. Mark will oversee the menus and dining concepts of all bars and restaurants at Fairmont Windsor Park.

Buckle Street Studios By Locke Opens October 2021

Minutes away from the City, Tower Bridge and Brick Lane, the newly developed Buckle Street Studios by Locke will emerge in the heart of one of London's most lively creative hubs. The new addition to the Locke portfolio breaks with convention, featuring 87 micro studios as well as 16 new hotel-style rooms, primed to accommodate guests looking for shorter stays without compromising the comforts of apartment-style living. Sitting adjacent to the first ever Locke property, Leman Locke, Buckle Street Studios will provide an unmatched contemporary and streamlined guest experience.

Turing Locke, Eddington, Cambridge Opens September 2021

Forming part of the exciting new Eddington development by the University of Cambridge, Turing Locke is sure to set the precedent for modernity and style. The property will feature 180 of Locke's signature fully fitted contemporary studio apartments along with a seasonal rooftop terrace and leafy courtyard, all-day restaurant, cocktail bar, coffee shop, retail space, co-working area, workout studio and meeting space. With a name inspired by the pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing, Turing Locke can be found at the forefront of progress with its development forming part of one of the leading sustainable projects in the UK.