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Mandarin Oriental Names Philippe Kronberg General Manager of Hyde Park London

🏨 Philippe Kronberg appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, effective 12 January 2026. He will also support operations of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, Paris, Lutetia, and Conservatorium, Amsterdam, functioning from 14 January. With over 30 years in luxury hospitality, Kronberg's previous role was Resort General Manager at Shangri-La, Muscat. He holds a Diploma from Les Roches and an Executive MBA from AGSM. Fluent in English, French, and German, he is a former paratrooper.

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The Perfect Cocktail and gifts to cheers this Valentine’s Day

🍺 PATRÓN Paloma is crafted using PATRÓN Reposado, aged for at least four months and made from 100% Blue Weber Agave. This cocktail blends 40ml of PATRÓN Reposado, 10ml of lime juice, 20ml of grapefruit juice, and 75ml of grapefruit soda. Serve in a highball glass with ice and a grapefruit slice. Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Other offerings include PATRÓN Silver and PATRÓN Añejo, aged for at least 12 months.

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Scottish Government urged to rapidly introduce hospitality support

🍽 UKHospitality Scotland urges the Scottish Government to fulfill its promise to support the hospitality sector. Leon Thompson highlighted steep business rates hikes: hotels face an average increase of £68,000 over three years, and pubs £36,000. The call comes after England announced its support package. Thompson emphasizes this as a sector-wide issue needing a comprehensive solution to ensure business viability, jobs, and community support.

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Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts Following Complete Transformation

🏨 2026, Beverly Hills - Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts, unveils a complete transformation with 138 redesigned rooms, including suites with balconies and natural furnishings. A new Peruvian restaurant, Zampo, and a lobby lounge, Silhouette, enhance dining with traditional and Nikkei influences. The refreshed pool area boasts private cabanas, while the Starlight Ballroom offers panoramic views. This marks a significant milestone for LXR's global portfolio, embodying luxury and local culture.

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A Glass Act

🍷 Enomatic, a leader in wine dispense and preservation, has been a UK distributor for over 15 years, with Italian R&D evolving the brand for 20+ years. Their wine serving systems preserve wine for up to 21 days using inert gas and patented technology. Based in Norwich, the UK team supports a range from Scotland to Cornwall and includes a full-time service desk available 7 days a week. Enomatic's systems suit any hospitality venue, aiming to reduce waste and boost profits. They offer customized options for different venues and have integrated their technology with various businesses, including M&S. Their latest product is a 'Bubbles' dispenser for sparkling wines.

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The everything traveller wants it all from their luxury accommodation in 2025, shows SiteMinder

🏡 SiteMinder's 2025 Changing Traveller Report identifies the 'everything traveller,' focusing on accommodation preferences and behaviors. Luxury hotel guests, willing to pay for enhanced experiences and convenience, plan to increase travel budgets, with 59% spending more than the previous year. Event travel is a key growth area, with 68% traveling for events like family celebrations (34%), music (34%), or sports (23%). Millennials lead upscale bookings at 21%, with high-end room must-haves being views (55%) and quality bedding (53%). Add-on preferences include breakfast (51%) and airport transfers (34%). Spa treatments and gourmet experiences rank high (43%), with 45% working during trips. Despite cost-consciousness, 27% state rising costs don't affect their plans. James Bishop, SiteMinder's VP, highlights the 'save to spend' approach, with 59% favoring package deals. Digital savvy luxury travelers expect online efficiency, starting searches on search engines (31%) and OTAs (21%), preferring third-party booking platforms (49%). AI use is anticipated for 52% during accommodation exploration and 43% for pre-arrival communication. Luxury hotels are urged to enhance digital experiences to attract these guests and capitalize on a market with significant millennial influence.

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Elevating Hotel Sleep Experiences: Simba’s Premium Mattress Collection

🏡 Simba Sleep introduces a Contract Mattress range for the luxury hospitality market, leveraging Hybrid® technology and Aerocoil® micro springs with Simbatex® foam for comfort. The collection includes the Pro, Luxe, and Green Label Contract mattresses, which adhere to CRIB 5 safety regulations. Simba boasts over 300,000 five-star reviews and pledges to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Services include on-site consultations, bespoke designs, quick delivery, and a mattress recycling program.

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The art of designing a versatile sleep sanctuary

🏠 Bedruthan Hotel & Spa offers a unique stay overlooking Mawgan Porth beach, with rooms equipped with Hypnos beds ensuring a restful sleep. Hypnos, with over 120 years of experience, caters to diverse hospitality needs and has partnered with Bedruthan to enhance guest comfort. The hotel features adaptable guestrooms with beds and sofa beds. Hypnos will showcase at the Independent Hotel Show, Olympia, on 15-16 October, and at HIX, Business Design Centre, on 27-28 November.

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