Kathakali Nandi - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Kitchen Aid: How modern equipment is reshaping hotel operations

🛠 Hotel kitchens have evolved over the past decade with technology and sustainability at the forefront. Electric cooking equipment, particularly induction cooktops, digital monitoring systems, and energy-efficient practices are shaping modern operations. Key tools include multifunction blast chillers, smart dishwashers, and precision induction cooktops. The dishwasher, highlighted by Winterhalter's marketing manager, Verena Rist, is essential to prevent service disruption. Angelo Po’s kitchen design manager, Chiara Fedozzi, emphasizes the importance of combi ovens and cooking ranges for diverse menu offerings while maintaining quality. Sustainability efforts involve eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient appliances, and reduction of chemical and water waste. Digital connectivity, like Winterhalter’s Connected Wash, aids in remote monitoring, thus improving efficiency and reducing service costs. Preventative maintenance is crucial, with recommended low-season scheduling, to avoid equipment failure. The future points to smarter, more sustainable, and efficient kitchen solutions.

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Kempinski to manage Munich’s historic Nymphenburg Palace Royal Residence

🏡 Kempinski Hotels to manage the Nymphenburg Palace Royal Residence in Munich starting March 1. The historic 836-square-meter property includes four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a private garden for up to 100 guests. The deal with HRH Prince Luitpold von Bayern furthers Kempinski’s ties to Bavarian royalty. The residence showcases Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory pieces and modern art, offering amenities like a 24/7 butler and chauffeured limousine for events and retreats. Kempinski, founded in 1897, operates 78 hotels in 32 countries.

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Fairmont expands in Spain with luxury resort in Costa del Sol

🏖️ Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opened Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol on Spain’s southern coast, in partnership with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate and Odyssey Hotel Group. The resort, an hour from Málaga and 30 minutes from Marbella, features 311 rooms, 47 private villas with pools and terraces, and five dining venues, including a signature restaurant by two-Michelin-star Chef Benito Gómez. Amenities include an 1,800-square-meter spa, an 18-hole golf course, event spaces, and clubs for kids and teens.

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MGallery arrives in Mexico with luxury resort in Punta de Mita

🏕 Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita, part of Accor’s MGallery Hotel Collection, opens in Punta de Mita, Mexico, marking the brand's debut in the country. The luxury resort boasts 212 guest rooms, 56 suites with balconies and terraces overlooking the Pacific, and features biophilic design and Huichol-inspired decor. Six dining venues offer local cuisine, including Divum Restaurant with zero-kilometer fare. The spa provides seven treatment cabins and a Huichol shaman-led Pacific Ceremony. The resort supports the Pietro Rizzuto Foundation and Fundación de Corazón de Niña. MGallery Hotel Collection comprises over 120 boutique hotels globally.

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Minor Hotels expands in China with lakeside resort in Hangzhou City

🏖️ Minor Hotels and Funyard Minor are developing Anantara Thousand Island Lake Resort in Qiandao Lake, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, opening October 2027. The 160-room luxury resort covers 36,000 square meters offering cultural and outdoor activities. Accommodation ranges from 62 to 340 square meters, with amenities like a fitness center, spa, and tennis court. The resort is 22 km from Qiandaohu Railway Station and 150 km from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Minor Hotels aims to grow from 4 to 15 properties in China within three years and plans over 280 hotels globally by the end of 2027.

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Newport’s hotel scene to expand with Island House opening

🏢 Newport's new luxury hotel, Island House Newport, opens on March 13, developed by Marshall Properties and operated by Main Street Hospitality. It's located near beaches, Bellevue Avenue, the harbor, and the Cliff Walk, offering suites with customizable layouts for different travelers. Main Street Hospitality, established in 2014, has a portfolio including The Red Lion Inn and more, with General Manager Taylor Lesandrini leading Island House Newport, now open for reservations.

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Marriott expands Africa luxury footprint with safari tents in Kenya

🏕 Marriott International is launching The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp in August and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp in early 2026 in Kenya in partnership with Lazizi Group. The Masai Mara camp will feature 20 tented suites including a presidential suite, a spa, and various dining options. The Mount Kenya camp, within the 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve, will offer 20 units, a sky deck restaurant, and experiences like horseback safaris. Both camps aim for minimal environmental impact and local community engagement.

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Hyatt introduces upper-midscale, conversion-friendly brand

🏨 Hyatt launched Hyatt Select for budget-conscious travelers, featuring amenities like complimentary breakfast and high-speed internet. Room counts range from 70 to 200, focused on secondary and tertiary markets. The brand provides a lean operating model for reduced labor costs. Hyatt Select joins Essentials portfolio, complementing Hyatt Studios, which opened its first location in Mobile, Alabama. Hyatt Studios, introduced in 2023, has over 50 deals in the pipeline, targeting long-term stays. Hyatt Select will start in the Americas and then expand globally.

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Peachtree expands in Texas with dual-branded hotel

🏨 In Paris, Texas, a new dual-branded hotel with 51-suite TownePlace Suites and 62-suite Fairfield Inn & Suites has opened, managed by Peachtree Group for TEKMAK Development Company. The property features a full bar, outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary breakfast, and 535 square feet of meeting space. It's near major airports like Dallas/Fort Worth International. Peachtree's portfolio includes 107 hotels across 27 brands in 26 states, with 33 under third-party management.

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Houston’s Scanlan Building to transform into Canopy by Hilton

🏡 Houston's historic Scanlan Building, dating back to 1909 and boasting 87,000 square feet, will become a 140-room Canopy by Hilton hotel, expected to open in summer 2027. Frontera Hotel Group, in partnership with real estate firm SLTX Capital, will manage the hotel, incorporating features like a restaurant, bar, rooftop garden, and fitness center. The redevelopment is set to honor Houston’s heritage while enhancing the Main Street Promenade area.

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