Jade - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 13

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Newly Formed Herts Pubs Company to Open the Cock in Hitchin

🍴 Herts Pubs Company launched The Cock, a refurbished 16th-century inn in Hitchin, on July 25th. With 450 years of history, it features a 46-cover dining room and a 15-cover private area. Operations Manager Adam Msetfi oversees the project, while Head Chef Alex Corley brings expertise from renowned restaurants. The menu emphasizes British suppliers, offering dishes like sirloin of aged beef and poached trout. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it also offers a Sunday roast menu and craft drinks.

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Blenheim Palace holds group prices freeze and launches new themed talks

🏠 Blenheim Palace, during the 2026 season, will maintain group pricing starting at £39 for adult tickets. They offer themed 45-minute talks on topics like Winston Churchill and architecture, enhancing visits with catering options. Groups of 15+ receive discounts and benefits like free coach parking. Booking and inquiries can be directed to 01993 815600 or groups@blenheimpalace.com. Visit their website for more details.

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Welcomes New General Manager, Oscar Postma

📷 Oscar Postma, with over 25 years in luxury hospitality, is the new General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Previously overseeing operations at Conrad Singapore Orchard and Conrad Centennial Singapore, he led a major brand transition at Regent Singapore. In his new role, Oscar will enhance guest experiences, leading a diverse team and fostering innovation. His return to The Ritz-Carlton marks a homecoming to his roots in elite hospitality.

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Summer in the Square returns to Marylebone’s Portman Square Garden with food, culture and community at its heart

🌿 From July 8 to 13, 2025, Portman Square Garden in London hosts the 11th annual "Summer in the Square" festival. This free event features Wimbledon screenings, diverse street food, wellness sessions, and creative workshops. Highlights include Grayson Perry-themed art, family activities by Marylebone Theatre, and a performance by the Central London Samaritans Choir. The event promotes community and sustainability, organized by the Baker Street Quarter Partnership, and supported by local partners and sponsors.

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Best Luxury Hotel Awards 2025: An award that certifies and testifies the pride of the destination Italy and our hospitality

🏨 Best Luxury Hotel Awards 2025, organized by Teamwork Hospitality, takes place on October 29, 2025, at Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan. The awards feature 10 categories, including a new "Best Wine Experience." Italy currently boasts about 720 luxury hotels, with projections of 836 by 2028. Nominations close on June 30, 2025. The jury consists of industry professionals and five new members. Award design by Giuliana Salmaso. Winners receive a jeweled bell, pen, and Prisma recognition.

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Experience Fun for the Whole Famille at Purple Summer’s Château de Candie, Savoie, France

🏖 Purple Summer’s Château de Candie in Chambéry reopens May to October 31st. 🏞️ Located an hour from Geneva and Lyon, it hosts 25 rooms for up to 60 guests. Families can enjoy canyoning, water sports on Lac du Bourget, and cultural visits. Adventurers can try Via Ferrata and canyoning in Bauges mountains. Scenic flights from Chambéry airport cost €210 for 50 minutes. Weekly farmers’ market in Chambéry, dining cruises, and picnics in vineyards offered. 🍇👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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The Official Results – The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025

🏆 The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025 took place at The American Express Stadium, Brighton, attended by over 400 guests from 70 UK venues. Brighton & Hove Albion FC won the Overall Matchday Hospitality Experience. Manchester City FC won multiple awards, including the Event Agents Choice Award. The event featured 71 clubs, 45 awards over 15 categories, judged independently by experts. Next year's event will be hosted at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton FC.

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Black Tot Rum Unveils Its Eagerly Awaited Annual Limited Edition: Master Blender’s Reserve

🥃 Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve 2025 releases in July, as part of an award-winning series featuring a perpetual blend technique. This year's edition includes rare rums from Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad's Caroni distillery. With 3,000 bottles available globally at £145 each, the blend is bottled at navy strength (54.5% ABV). The perpetual blend method honors navy rum traditions, ensuring unique complexity with each annual release since its 2020 inception.

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Nicholson’s Pubs Collection opens The Wheatsheaf following major refurbishment

🍺 The Wheatsheaf, located in Fitzrovia, London, has reopened after an extensive refurbishment by Nicholson’s Pubs Collection. This historic pub, once frequented by literary figures like George Orwell and Dylan Thomas, features a new upstairs space called The Orwell Room. It offers Nicholson’s Pale Ale and award-winning pies, including a new Chicken, Mushroom & Henry Weston’s Cider pie. It's open Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-12am, and Sunday 12pm-10:30pm. Address: Rathbone Place, London W1T 1JB.

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London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square Unveils Renovation Ahead of 40th Anniversary

🏨 London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square celebrates its 40th anniversary on 12 June 2025 with a major renovation. The hotel in Mayfair redesigns its lobby, M Club Lounge, and 11 event spaces. The new Luggage Room Lounge offers all-day dining, while the Mayfair Suites host up to 170 guests. The Westminster Ballroom accommodates up to 900. General Manager Alok Dixit highlights these updates as a blend of tradition and modernity for guests and the Mayfair community.

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