NEWS
The latest developments in business and travel
Accor introduces Handwritten Collection
Hospitality group Accor Hotels announced the launch of a new hotel collection designed to return a more personal kind of stay to the travel experience.
Lizzo at the People’s Choice Awards: As Good As Hell
Lizzo’s speech at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards is the perfect example of a public figure using their platform to highlight the good work of others
Dunelm staff left “heartbroken” at Christmas gift requests
Kind-hearted customers are donating to the retailer’s ‘Delivering Joy’ appeal but the cost-of-living crisis has revealed some upsetting requests from those in need
Teenage girls to be mentored by Britain’s top women tech leaders
Five 17-18 year olds will receive mentoring from CIOs of Costa Coffee, Penguin Random House UK, Royal College of Art, Three UK and OVO Energy
Haeckels to offer retail spaces to smaller brands for Black Friday
Instead of hosting a sale, skincare brand Haeckels will offer their retail spaces in Margate and London to smaller brands
Jamie Gill: The fashion industry is still failing People of Colour
Chair of the British Fashion Council’s diversity committee and CEO of the luxury fashion house Roksanda speaks out
Exclusive 007-inspired travel experience brings James Bond to life
Sixty years ago today saw the premiere of Dr. No. To mark this movie milestone, Black Tomato have announced a range of exclusive 007 inspired travel experiences.
Sky gives employees £1,000 cost-of-living payment
More than two-thirds of Sky staff to receive one-off top up
M&S and Sainsbury’s to increase staff pay and provide cost-of-living support
Both retailers have announced their first ever autumn pay review
BAILEY THE MUSIC MAN: SIXTY YEARS OF SOUND AND VISION
David Bailey’s latest exhibition Bailey: Vision and Sound showcases the faces behind the music that defined the past sixty years
Paying it Forward in Bhutan
Amankora Bhutan luxury lodge guests are invited to give back to the local Himalayan community in Quest for Happiness.
Patagonia boss gives company away to fight climate change
Any profit not reinvested in running the outdoor clothing business will go to fighting climate change
Bulgari Hotel London announces collaboration with artist Yinka Ilori
This September Bulgari Hotel London will launch a collaboration with acclaimed artist and designer Yinka Ilori in celebration of its 10th year in London.
John Lewis Partnership to offer free food to staff and Christmas temps
Perk announced as retailer recruits 10,000 temporary roles at Waitrose and John Lewis
Crowdfunder steps in to help beleaguered Cornish residents with the cost-of-living crisis
Theres hope for struggling Cornish residents as Crowdfunder and local businesses launch “Donate the Rebate’ encouraging second home owners to donate their government grants to the needy.
Snoop Dogg kid’s TV show? F’shizzle!
Snoop Dogg launches his latest business venture: Doggyland, a kids’ TV show.
Iceland launches interest-free loans as cost-of-living crisis bites
Chain’s managing director Richard Walker has called on retailers to take action in alleviating the cost-of-living concerns
The Fife Arms launches Braemar Literary Festival
Braemar Literary Festival based at The Fife Arms will be held from 7th - 9th October
Just open: newly restored luxury tower residence in Puglia with design and art at its heart
The beatific Tower Elvira offers accommodation steeped in 18th century splendour, luxury hospitality and bespoke experiences
Amilla Maldives launches the world’s first accessibility and inclusion-certified resort
Leading the way in inclusive travel, Amilla Maldives radical adaptations to welcome disabled guests are set to make the Maldives a dream destination for all.