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🏨 Palé Hall Hotel, a five-star retreat in North Wales, introduces new immersive experiences this autumn. Guests can enjoy pottery workshops, wine tastings, and clay pigeon shooting. The Hearth private dining room hosts seasonal tasting menus, while a new Fitness Studio and Treatment Rooms launch in September. October sees the opening of the Whisky & Cigar Lounge. These offerings aim to enhance guest experiences within the estate's historic setting, aligning with the owners' vision for expansion and refinement.

🏖️ Wimberly Interiors unveiled the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in 2025, transforming the former Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch in Arizona. The resort offers nearly 500 accommodations, including a new 12,000-square-foot ballroom, and features art, local materials, and a wellness-focused design. Culinary highlights include two restaurants by chef Richard Blais, La Zozzona and Tiki Taka, offering Italian-American and Spanish-Japanese cuisines. The resort's design reflects Arizona's culture and desert environment.

🍴 In summer 2025, Cédric Grolet Monte-Carlo opened at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, offering artisanal pastries daily. Le Café Lacoste, a pop-up at Hôtel Le Méridien Beach Plaza, is open until 2026, featuring Lacoste-inspired cuisine. Anahi Monaco introduces Argentine flavors with a Riviera twist. 99 Sushi Bar in Mareterra district offers Japanese dining with a marina view. Monaco reinforces its status as a center for culinary innovation and luxury.

🏖 Rimrock Banff, a historic retreat in the Canadian Rockies, undergoes a major renovation from October 2025 to summer 2026, emerging as North America's first Emblems Collection property. Located near downtown Banff, it offers proximity to the Gondola and Hot Springs. With Oxford Properties Group's backing, the redesign by Studio Collective introduces features like an infinity pool, vitality pools, and panoramic saunas, enhancing its wellness-focused offerings and preserving its connection to nature. Emblems Collection plans to expand to 15 properties by 2025.

🍫 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.