Hospitality

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Barchester Healthcare's all-electric kitchen designs were celebrated

Ad Feature Barchester Healthcare wins industry award for kitchen designs

Roy Peires is a hospitality entrepreneur and charitable leader who played a central role in developing what became the IDILIQ Group

Ad Feature Roy Peires' Kind Holidays supports families in need

Circus Mondao has left the Fylde Coast.

'Tears in our eyes': Circus Mondao's emotional goodbye to Fylde coast

Blackpool restaurant Zest of India honoured at Northern England Curry Awards 2026

Blackpool restaurant honoured at Northern England Curry Awards 2026

Neil Jacobs departs from Six Senses

Ad Feature Former Six Senses boss to lead new luxury hotel collection

Fleetwood People’s Pier update as new images of multi-million pound project revealed

Huge Fleetwood People’s Pier update as new images of project revealed

Blackpool Airport's encouraging passenger update ahead of Southport Flower Show 2026

Blackpool Airport's encouraging passenger update ahead of major event

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, has backed moves by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to cut business rates by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

'Hospitality is our identity' - MP backs Prime Minister's 20% tax cut

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

Ad Feature World’s most luxurious yacht to dock in London marked with new artwork

The first finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027 have been announced

First finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027 announced

Blackpool restaurant Â Sé Anar has been named in The Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants list for the third consecutive year.

Establishment named in Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants

Notarianni's ice cream maker Luca Vettese (left) joined Blackpool South MP Chris Webb (right) to 11 Downing Street to meet the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves

Notarianni's owner takes case to chancellor as schools holidays near

Holiday Inn Blackpool has become the first hotel in the resort to achieve the AA's nationally recognised Four-Star Accreditation.

Blackpool hotel becomes resort's 1st to achieve major accreditation

The government has committed £20 million to explore the development of a new indoor arena in Blackpool

Breaking Government commits £20m to explore new 'world-class' Blackpool Arena

Young Waiter of the Year Alex Coward

Celebration time for waiter after prestigious ceremony held in London
The competition was judged by some of the hospitality industry's most respected names
Tony Durkin

Guests can hike scenic trails through the island

Ad Feature Angsana Corfu opens for the 2026 season

Backpool's Coral Island will open the doors of its family bar and restaurant, The Buccaneer, to serve Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families

Coral Island to honour Armed Forces and Veterans with free lunch

Basil Newby MBE, has announced he is retiring and selling the iconic Funny Girls in Blackpool.

Breaking 'Time to bow out' - New owner of Funny Girls revealed as sale complete

Hoteliers say tourism tax wouldn't work in Blackpool

MP backs VAT cut to promote Blackpool tourism & support 1,000s of jobs

Judges of The UK’s Top 100 Curry Restaurants Guide said The Zen in St Annes deserved an entry into their guide because it is “a standout venue delivering consistency and excellence”.

'Standout' - Restaurant named as one of UK’s Top 100 Curry eateries

First look at The Glass Tower Hotel on Blackpool Promenade

Group behind Blackpool's new £3.5m hotel want world-class hospitality

Spago restaurant, Lytham

GoFundMe launched for Lytham restaurant Spago's legal costs

Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

Moor Hall Restaurant.

Lancashire’s top hospitality operators revealed in new power list

Holiday Inn Blackpool is celebrating further success with the expansion of its in-house restaurant Platform 9

Award-winning Holiday Inn expands Platform 9 Bar & Kitchen

A total of 51 restaurants feature in the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

Ad Feature 3 awards announced at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration
The MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 hosted the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration, celebrating the country’s wonderfully dynamic culinary landscape.
Emily Jordan

The Bridge pictured in 2023.

New look revealed for Blackpool pub looking for a landlord

Man signed up as mascot for football team by pals for 60th birthday

Warsaw, Lisbon and Cancun.

Exciting new places you can fly to from Liverpool Airport in 2026

John and Elishar Westhead outside the Royal Carlton Hotel

New owner of prominent resort hotel reveal luxury plans & opening date

A Blackpool hotelier has slammed the Government’s plan to let regional mayors impose a “tourist tax”

'Disastrous tax': Hotel boss blasts new Tourist Levy powers

Chris Webb MP standing with Chancellor Rachel Reeves outside Number 11 Downing Street

Chris Webb MP urges chancellor to boost support for Blackpool

Nine University of Manchester students, who are care-experienced recipients of the Sadler Bursary, were welcomed to Bloomfield Road for a unique matchday experience as Blackpool FC played Cardiff City on Saturday, November 8.

9 recipients of the Sadler Bursary enjoy special day at Blackpool FC

Lancashire County Cricket Club boss talks IPL, Old Trafford, and money

I tried the new menu at North Europe's best luxury hotel in Blackpool The Boulevard & you can too

I tried the new menu at North Europe's best luxury hotel & you can too

The launch marks a major milestone for a spirit rooted in East Neuk hospitality and golfing tradition

Ad Feature UK-based distillery launches 10-year-old statement single malt whisky

Unsung Heroes finalists for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026. Top left, Peter Martland Baillie, top right, Kate Pollard, bottom left is Jenny Moss and bottom right is Andy Black.

Meet the 4 Unsung Heroes of Lancashire's tourism trade

Lancashire-based family-run hospitality group Thwaites has been named AA Group of the Year

Lancashire hospitality group Thwaites named AA Group of the Year

The Fairhaven in Lytham St Annes earned the prestigious title of the Best Dog-Friendly Pub in the North West after Rover.com reviewed more than 110 pubs across the country.

North West’s most dog-friendly pub where pooches have their own menu

The Villa at Wrea Green has been bought out of administration after six months in bankruptcy

'We bought this iconic venue- it won't be a hotel for migrants'

Hotels to introduce a verbal tech walk-through at check-in

Hotels feel pressure to keep upgrading their tech, research reveals

Kate Nicholls chair of UKHospitality has spoken about the importance of high streets to the UK and its economy

'I represent the hospitality industry - having more police is vital'

Lancashire’s top tourism and hospitality businesses have been named as finalists in the prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026

Finalists revealed for prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026

Gary Neville is calling on Blackpool fans to get behind their local small businesses going into the new season as part of a groundbreaking new competition.

Gary Neville calls on Blackpool fans to get behind small businesses

The Villa in Wrea Green unveils new small plates.

Delicious new small plates menu unveiled at The Villa in Wrea Green

Cavendish cat and gaming house in Blackpool - where you can enjoy the company of 16 friendly cats and indulge in gaming entertainment with a private bedroom

I run the UK's first cat and gaming hotel - we've got 16 cats

The winners were announced at Dubai’s fourth MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at Address Sky View

Ad Feature Dubai gets first 3-star Michelin restaurants

Hadfields Bistro, Unit 2, The Old Coal yard, Hall Gate Ln, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 0PJ.

Bistro loved by bikers temporarily closes as new owners sought

John and Elishar are the new owners of the iconic Royal Carlton Hotel on Blackpool’s main promenade

Iconic hotel to enter 'bold new chapter' under fresh ownership

Roger & Shalini Cana Omaze winners at their £4.5m London home

'I won £4.5m dream home. Now I see the Shard instead of washing lines'

(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Brewing giant reopening 100s of pubs - how to apply for a job

Coronation Street star Jack Shepherd officially opens the new Holiday Inn hotel in Blackpool, UK. Picture date: Wednesday May 1, 2024. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin

We've welcomed 71,563 people to resort's £34m Holiday Inn in a year

Rebecca McBride, chaperoning a dog.

Woman earns £300 a day chaperoning pets at weddings in 'best job ever'

Wembley Stadium: will you be there for the FA Cup final?

FA Cup Final Wembley hospitality packages now on sale from £2,499

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