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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Hosted Château de Lamarque Wine Dinner at Hai Yan on 31 October 2026

🍷 The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, Malaysia, hosted a Château de Lamarque wine dinner at Hai Yan on 31 October 2026. Seventh-generation estate owner Pierre-Gilles Gromand d’Evry shared Bordeaux family history overlooking the Andaman Sea. Chinese dishes paired lobster with the 2017 vintage, duck with 2022, pigeon with 2015 and Wagyu with 2020 Magnum. Canapés featured a 2024 Crémant de Bordeaux, while dessert accompanied Château Bastor-Lamontagne Sauternes 2022.

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Accor’s MGallery Collection Opens 72-Room Nírema Hotel & Spa on Greece’s Samos Island in September

🏨 Accor’s Nírema Hotel & Spa Samos – MGallery Collection opened in September at Vathy’s entrance on Samos, Greece. Managed by SWOT Hospitality Management, the seaside hotel offers 72 rooms, including eight suites with private pools, plus a spa, private beach and local wine experiences. The opening brings MGallery’s Greek portfolio to four properties. The brand has over 125 boutique hotels worldwide and four more Greek hotels planned, including in Chania and the wider Athens region.

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OCI Hospitality Rebrands as Oliver Hotels & Resorts, Managing More Than 30 Properties Across 14 States

🏨 Oliver Hotels & Resorts, formerly OCI Hospitality, manages 30-plus properties across 14 states, nearly 5,000 rooms and 20 brands. Led by CEO Danny Givertz, its rebrand prioritizes owner returns and selective expansion. Hilton Checkers Los Angeles achieved its first $1 million room-revenue month in March; revenue rose $810,286 versus the comparable prior-year period despite 1,048 fewer rooms sold. Radisson Cedar Rapids, Iowa, increased room revenue 318% and revenue per available room 339% year over year.

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Italy’s Tommaso Grollero crowned World Chocolate Master 2026 at Antwerp final featuring 15 regional champions

🍫 Italy’s Tommaso Grollero won World Chocolate Master 2026 on 27 October at Antwerp’s Handelsbeurs, after 15 regional champions competed over two days. Organised by Callebaut, the final featured four “Play & Taste” challenges. Grollero also earned Best Taste and Best Design, impressing judges with flavour, precision and creativity. China’s Lyu Haoran took silver, plus Best Bonbon and Best Share; Japan’s Keita Koshimizu won bronze. The competition began in 2005.

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138-room Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit becomes Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel

🌿 Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit in Limpopo, South Africa, has become Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel, independently verified by TÜV Rheinland. The 138-room property runs on 100% renewable energy, recycles 100% of wastewater and reduces emissions through electrification, lower-carbon dining and waste reduction. Residual emissions are addressed through carbon removal credits. A solar wheeling agreement starts in 2027, supporting Radisson Hotel Group’s goal of 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030.

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Six by Nico reopens Fitzrovia flagship with new bar, expanded terrace and six-course American Murder Mystery menu

🍽 Six by Nico has reopened its flagship on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, with warmer interiors, a reservation-free walk-in bar and an expanded terrace. First opened in 2020, the venue is hosting American Murder Mystery, an interactive six-course tasting menu, on select dates from 5 October to 15 November 2026. Founded by Nico Simeone, the group grew from five restaurants in 2020 to 15 in 2026, including two London locations.

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The Shepherd Mayfair opens 82-room hotel in London’s Shepherd Market, with rooms from £500 per night

🏨 The Shepherd Mayfair has opened at 2 Stanhope Row, London, with 70 rooms and 12 suites from £500 per night. The Bain Capital–Orka Investments venture spans 33,600 square feet across six floors on the site of a house dating to 1618. Its 62-seat Fayre restaurant and 46-seat Lounge are open; Teddy’s, a 72-seat late-night cocktail bar, is scheduled to follow in November 2026.

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MERA Completes £3.25 Million Bridging Loan to Refinance 131-Bed Hostel on London’s City Road

🏨 MERA completed a £3.25m, 24-month bridging loan to refinance a refurbished 131-bed hostel on City Road, London. Led by Associate Director Leo del Rosso, the facility represents 65% of open-market value and 70% of vacant-possession value. With occupancy around 80%, it supports building a trading record before longer-term financing. Greater London Authority research published in July 2026 forecasts serviced-room demand rising from 166,000 in 2025 to 232,000 by 2050—an additional 66,000 rooms.

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Meliá Chiang Mai Introduces La Vida Dulce Afternoon Tea for Two Starting at THB 999

🍵 Meliá Chiang Mai serves Spanish-inspired La Vida Dulce Afternoon Tea for two at Mai Restaurant & Bar on the 21st floor, daily from 2–5pm until January 31, 2027. Sets feature savouries, sweets, and tea or coffee, with city and Doi Suthep Temple views. Prices are THB 999 (USD 30) with two mocktails or THB 1,599 (USD 48) with two sparkling wines, including 10% service charge and 7% tax.

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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor to host ‘The Grand Table’ with four chefs and one bartender November 6–8

🍽 Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap hosts The Grand Table on November 6–8, bringing together four chefs and Calao Bar’s Amine Birdouz. The three-day programme features a November 6 Elephant Bar takeover from 6 p.m., a five-course dinner on November 7 at $90++ per person, and November 8 Champagne Brunch at Café d’Angkor for $60++. Chefs will also visit Paul Dubrule and Sala Baï hospitality schools to share industry insights.

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