Rocco Forte Hotels counts cost of £1.4bn deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund August 27, 2024 Profit at the British hotel group co-founded by Sir Rocco Forte was cut by more than half during its latest financial year as it sold a significant stake to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The deal, which was first announced in December 2023, saw the PIF take a 49 per cent holding in London-headquartered Rocco Forte Hotels [...]
5 reasons why Green Man festival is absolutely amazing August 21, 2024 With music, science, craft beer and traditional dancing high in the picturesque Brecon Beacons, the Green Man festival has become a staple of the UK music festival scene over the past 20 years. More than music, it has developed a reputation for its friendly atmosphere, but the wide variety of folk and live acts, and [...]
Claridge’s Hotel: Major expansion helps sales and profit surge at five-star London icon August 21, 2024 Sales at Claridge’s Hotel surged by more than 20 per cent in 2023 thanks to a “strong” recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and the completion of a major expansion project. The five-star London hotel has reported a turnover of £119.3m for its latest financial year, up from the £98.1m it achieved in 2022. According to [...]
Costa Navarino: Greek golf hotspot is the stuff of legend August 20, 2024 The four-resort, 1000-hectare site was the dream-turned-reality of Greek shipping tycoon Vassilis ‘Captain’ Constantakopoulos.
Flexjet: Increasing popularity of private jets helps UK sales soar August 20, 2024 The UK arm of private jet company Flexjet is eyeing further growth in Europe after increasing its sales and cutting its pre-tax loss during its latest financial year. The London-based division of Flexjet, which operates in the fractional ownership market, has posted a turnover of £40.9m for 2023, up from £38.4m in 2022. Newly-filed accounts [...]
Inside the real foodie Chicago that inspired The Bear August 16, 2024 Ash Hiden explores why America’s Second City should be first on your list for a stateside city break following the massive success of culinary drama The Bear The Bear is an astonishingly good watch. As hard to turn away from as lead star Jeremy Allen White’s Calvin Klein underwear ads, it is a celebration of [...]
5 clever ways to keep rooms cool in this hot London weather August 14, 2024 When it comes to keeping cool in the heat, there are plenty of misconceptions. Opening a window isn’t always a good idea, for instance, and with temperatures staying high and London weather climbing into the mid twenties over the next period, it’s useful to think about cooling down. Here are five ways to keep a [...]
Can the poshest wellness retreat in Thailand cure me? August 10, 2024 Thailand has kind people and a vast history of traditional wellness. But can it cure a tired Millennial? Adam Bloodworth finds out A textbook Bangkok afternoon: the sun is doing its darnedest to incinerate anyone who dares go outside, but luckily I’m indoors, laying in a bath with a towel covering my modesty. Chernkwan, a [...]
‘Utter madness!’: 7 of the best Edinburgh Fringe shows to book now August 9, 2024 “Spectacular and unhinged” are two words rarely seen together in theatre reviews, except for at the Edinburgh Fringe, where the most brilliantly eccentric ideas get space to breathe. Here are the best shows to catch at the Edinburgh Fringe, and helpfully, we’ve only reviewed performances with London transfers so if you aren’t going to Scotland [...]
Italy holidays: Why the Dolomites are perfect for summer August 6, 2024 Italy holidays: this mountain is at its best in the summer months, says Libby Brodie If you ever wondered what it’s like visiting a ski destination in summer, let me tell you that the rumours are true: it really is like stepping into a Hans Christian Anderson fairytale. At least, this was my first impression [...]