Native Manchester, part of Native Places – one of the UK’s leading lifestyle aparthotel brands – has unveiled an expansion to its room portfolio. Responding to growing demand for short stays, where guests simply want a stylish and comfortable place to sleep without the need for self-catering facilities, Native Manchester has introduced new double rooms category.

Mixology shares more similarities with science than you might think. In fact, mixology is a science in itself, where achieving exceptional results requires precision and, often, advanced equipment. Justin Welton, managing director of Gem Scientific, supplier of laboratory equipment for the food and beverage industry, explains how scientific tools are helping to transform the cocktail experience.