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Tea à la Mode: CORD Café by Le Cordon Bleu Launches Afternoon Tea

🍵 Le Cordon Bleu's CORD Café launches its first Afternoon Tea in London on Fleet Street near St Paul’s Cathedral. Available Monday to Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm, each tea costs £28 per person with unlimited small-batch tea or £42 with a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features sweet treats, savory bites, and traditional scones. The café, celebrated for over 130 years of culinary excellence, offers a luxurious, accessible experience for tourists and city workers.

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City Lodge Hotels celebrates Women’s Month Planting trees, empowering communities, and showcasing female leadership

🌳 August 2025, South Africa: City Lodge Hotels celebrated its 40th anniversary during Women's Month with initiatives supporting female leaders and women-owned businesses. A 40% discount on accommodations was offered until 31 August. On 1 August, in Sandton, 20 women planted 40 trees in an urban food garden. Their workforce is 61% female, with strong female representation across management levels. City Lodge Hotels operates 58 hotels with 7,374 rooms across Southern Africa, under four brands: Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town Lodge, and Road Lodge.

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Läderach unveils new chocolaterie at St. Pancras International

🍫 Läderach opened its first chocolaterie in a major UK transport hub at St. Pancras International, London, on July 4th. This 550 square foot boutique is their ninth London location. The station sees over 40 million passengers annually. Läderach, established in 1962, features handcrafted Swiss chocolates, including FrischSchoggi. The expansion highlights Läderach’s growth strategy, adding to locations like Canary Wharf and Regent Street. With 200 chocolatiers across 25 countries, Läderach remains a top Swiss chocolate retailer.

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Independent Hotel Show opens registration for 2025

🏨 Registration is open for the Independent Hotel Show 2025 on 6–7 October at Olympia London. This event, focused on the boutique, independent, and luxury hotel sector, will feature over 200 suppliers and host thousands of hoteliers, designers, and decision-makers. The 2025 theme, "Redefining Luxury," explores shifting guest expectations through live content across three stages. The event includes the Independent Hotel Show Awards, celebrating industry leaders with categories like Independent Hotel of the Year and Hotel Rising Star.

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Dive into Adventure as Baros Maldives Launches Thrilling Weekly Underwater Treasure Hunt

🌊 Baros Maldives launches the Baros Treasure Hunt, a weekly snorkeling adventure from 6 June 2025 to 26 June 2026. Participants search for hidden green orbs in the house reef for 45 minutes each Friday, vying for weekly prizes and a grand prize of a seven-night stay for two, including flights. The event showcases the resort’s dedication to unforgettable experiences and sustainability. A seven-night stay starts from £2,384 per person. Contact: [email protected] or +960 664 26 72.

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Conker Gin Pop-Up Arrives at Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

🍷 Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel offers a summer-long Conker Gin pop-up with The Conker Distillery from August 1 to September 30. Enjoy Conker's award-winning gins at the outdoor pool bar, watch Bournemouth’s Friday night fireworks at 10 PM, and relax in branded deck chairs. Open daily from 12 PM for residents and 7 PM for non-residents. Conker Distillery tours are available Fridays and Saturdays at Southbourne from 2-4 PM.

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Millennium Hotels & Resorts and Maritim Hotels Unveil Strategic Global Loyalty Partnership

💰 Millennium Hotels & Resorts and Maritim Hotels announced a strategic loyalty partnership at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa, London. MyMillennium and MyMaritim members gain exclusive benefits, including loyalty discounts on room rates. The collaboration expands access to destinations like Singapore, London, New York, Dubai, and German cities such as Munich and Berlin. Key figures include Saurabh Prakash, Roland Elter, and Kwek Leng Beng. This partnership enhances loyalty through joint sales initiatives and shared privileges.

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National Afternoon Tea Week: Our Pick of the Best in London & Edinburgh

🍵 Sheraton Grand London Park Lane hosts "The Great Gatsby: Only Afternoon Tea!" from May 16 to September 7, 2025, priced from £65. Complimentary sparkling wine on weekdays in August. 🍣 SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh offers a Summer Champagne Afternoon Tea daily in July and August for £65. 🍰 London Marriott Hotel County Hall provides afternoon tea with views of Big Ben and London Eye for £65. 🛤️ St. Pancras London features Laurent-Perrier Afternoon Tea for £59. 🍾 The Register Club, Edinburgh offers The Grand Afternoon Tea for £60.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens presence in Turkish leisure market with second Holiday Inn Resort signing

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum West Beach in Türkiye in mid-2026. Located near Turgutreis Marina, the 460-room resort will offer amenities like a large pool, spa, and conference area, enhancing IHG's 33 open and 17 pipeline hotels in Türkiye. The collaboration with Uslu Turizm reflects strategic growth in the leisure segment, offering access to local attractions and nearby Greek Islands, enhancing Bodrum's tourism appeal.

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Emilia’s brings fresh pasta to the heart of Victoria with their 5th and biggest restaurant set to officially open on 7th August

🍝 Emilia’s Crafted Pasta is opening its 5th restaurant on 7th August on Victoria Street, near Victoria Station, Westminster. This flagship is their largest project, with 100 seats—70 indoors, 30 outdoors (opening in 2026). Founded by Andrew Macleod, who started his journey 9 years ago in East London, the restaurant offers fresh, natural pasta like Casarecce Truffled Cacio e pepe and Béchamel Bolognese. It features a bar inspired by early 20th century Italian design.

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