Megan Carley - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 12

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Give the gift of luxury with vouchers from Lough Erne Resort 

🎄 Lough Erne Resort's Magic of Christmas Giveaway offers either a luxurious London shopping trip or £5,000 cash to a winner buying £100+ in vouchers. The prize includes a 3-night stay, 60-minute Thai Spa treatment, afternoon tea, dining at Catalina Restaurant, golf, and two Tag Heuer watches or the cash alternative. Vouchers range from £25 to £1,000, valid until April 2025, with each £100 purchase granting a giveaway entry plus a bonus £15 voucher.

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Milano Cortina 2026 and on location unveil exclusive winter Olympic hospitality offerings

🏂 Milano Cortina 2026 and On Location launched the Official Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Hospitality Programme today, offering unique packages for the Olympic Winter Games. For the first time, Milan will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Cortina d’Ampezzo since 1956. The packages include Ticket-Inclusive Hospitality, with options for shared or private spaces, Overnight Packages with two to four nights' accommodation, transportation, and Custom Programmes for personalized experiences. Bookings can be made at www.hospitality.milanocortina2026.org, with Visa being the Official Way to Pay.

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Şekerci Cafer Erol opens first European Flagship Store in Knightsbridge, bringing viral Dubai chocolate to London for the first time

🍫 Şekerci Cafer Erol, a Turkish confectionery brand with 218 years of history, launched its first European flagship store in Knightsbridge, London, next to Harrods. The store features 370 unique products, including the viral Dubai chocolate, now available in the UK. Hakan Erol, Fatih Koca, and Prof Dr Ali Murat Soydan spearheaded the opening, aiming at cultural promotion and introducing London to Turkish hospitality. The Knightsbridge store offers an exclusive taste of luxury and plans for global expansion across Europe, the Gulf, and the USA are underway.

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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa hosts a grand opening event!

🏦 voco Winchester Hotel & Spa celebrated its rebrand and refurbishment on Thursday, 14 November with 100 attendees. The 8-month transformation from Holiday Inn to voco cost £2 million. The hotel, built in 2010, is near South Downs National Park and Winchester City Centre. It underwent a £2.5 million refurbishment in 2019. The 131-room hotel features new premium and grand rooms with enhanced amenities and 9 event spaces. Kitchen 21 offers unique 21-inch pizzas, and the Ana Spa was added in 2019.

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The Landmark London recognised as the best hotel company to work for

🏦 The Landmark London, a five-star hotel in Marylebone, wins Best Companies Award 2024 for the 10th consecutive year, ranking as the top hotel to work for in the UK. Recognized as third Best Large Company in the UK, second in London, and top three in the Wellbeing category. In 2023, the hotel donated £22,000 to Debra charity. Introduced a four-day work week for chefs with increased pay in early 2022. Launched VIPerks, an employee benefits platform, in April 2024. 90% of staff commend the hotel's strong social conscience, while 97% feel appreciated by their managers.

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Blacklane is making spirits bright with new stress-free holiday chauffeur service

🎄 Blacklane's "Holiday Chauffeur-by-the-Hour" service, available until January 2, 2025, offers six hours of chauffeur assistance in London, including bag-carrying and door-to-door transfers. December 9th was last year's peak Christmas shopping day in major cities, with a surge in bookings prior to Christmas. The service caters to tailored journeys to popular destinations like Selfridges, Bond Street, The Langham Hotel, and The Rosewood Hotel, according to Blacklane's data. James Dow, UK general manager, emphasizes stress-free, luxury travels for festive activities.

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Atzaró Group’s exciting new trips for 2025 combine the cultural hub of Cape Town with the untamed wilderness of The Okavango Delta

🏕 Atzaró Group launched Atzaró Cape Town and Atzaró Okavango in 2024. The former, a luxury hotel in Cape Town, offers panoramic views and is near Table Mountain. The latter, a 30-minute helicopter flight from Maun Airport, provides a luxury safari experience in the Okavango Delta with its 12 suites, 2 villas, and amenities such as pools, star beds, and wi-fi. Conservation efforts include anti-poaching, habitat rejuvenation, and sustainable practices like solar power and water treatment. Guests are encouraged to stay 5+ days to indulge in wellness and nature.

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Internationally Famed Restaurant Group, Nobu, Chooses SODIC’s Easttown District New Cairo As Its First Egyptian Location

🏠 Nobu to launch its first hospitality concept in Egypt at SODIC's EDNC in New Cairo, scheduled for early 2025. The project, located on Road 90 adjacent to The American University in Cairo, covers 14,765 square metres and features Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. Nobu will expand with residences, a hotel, and a restaurant in SODIC's Ogami development on Egypt’s North Coast. EDNC aims for sustainability with a 40% energy consumption reduction, 33% water usage cut, and 22% lower embodied energy, leading to EDGE Advanced certification.

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Kimpton Fitzroy London launches Christmas campaign supporting children’s charity coram to spotlight young care leavers’ stories

💸 Kimpton Fitzroy London's Christmas campaign "Never Wanted To Leave" starts on 19th November, supporting Coram, UK's oldest children's charity, raising awareness for the 12,000 UK care leavers facing adulthood annually. The campaign features a guestbook with accounts from young care leavers and a foreword by Actor Peter Capaldi. Visitors can donate by buying a £25 Christmas bauble, directly benefiting Coram. The hotel aligns its Christmas celebrations with community support, inviting guests to engage and contribute to the cause.

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Winter season highlights at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

🏖️ Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island resort in Raa Atoll, invites guests for 'Festive Voyage' from December 22, 2024, to January 7, 2025. The event features a Tree Lighting Ceremony, Christmas Eve Dinner, activities supporting local causes, and a White Party on January 3. Wellness Manager Dr. Arjita Kumari introduces Ayurvedic treatments and wellness consultations at Spa Alila. The Sparkling Beauty package starts at £310 and the Detox Retreat from £750.

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