Megan Carley - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 17

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The Chalet Returns To Somerset House

🎄 The Chalet, an Alpine-inspired restaurant by pop-up legend Jimmy Garcia, reopens on November 13 at Somerset House. Menu highlights include gin-cured salmon with Graveney Gin from Tooting, charcuterie from Tempus in Weybridge, and wild boar sausages supplied by Vicars Game in Reading. The British Cheese Fondue features Neals Yard Dairy cheeses, with a vegan option available. From November 28, the Après Skate experience offers a welcome gluhwein and a three-course dinner for £75 on Thursdays to Saturdays.

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Claro Opens in London

Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, Claro, is now open for lunch and dinner. Located in the prestigious St James’s District, Claro is synonymous with seasonal produce and high-quality ingredients, all thoughtfully prepared…

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Hoteliers raise more than £10,000 after a Walk for Wellbeing

💰 Nearly 90 Bristol and Bath hoteliers raised £10,600 in a Walk for Wellbeing for the Hospitality Action charity. This local event contributed to the nationwide total of £110,000. Participants walked 20km from DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre to the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. Hospitality Action supports hospitality workers facing difficult times, including mental health and debt challenges. This was the second local walk and the fifth annual national event.

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HTG launches Barista Tech, a simpler coffee service solution

☕ Barista Tech, launched by HTG (affiliated with Taylor UK and Hubbard Systems), simplifies the selection of coffee machines for businesses by offering on-site consultations and personalized recommendations from a wide range of brands like Synesso, La Marzocco, Schaerer. They cater to various budgets from £4,000 to £40,000 and offer complete coffee solutions including sales, service, maintenance, beans, cups, and accessories. Pete Gray, the managing director, emphasizes their full-service approach from enquiry to ongoing support. Prices for espresso machines start at £1,950+VAT.

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Immersive Christmas Experiences Return to Hotel Indigo York

🎄 Hotel Indigo York offers a festive-themed room raising funds for SASH UK, a charity against youth homelessness. The room features warm lighting, a luxurious hot chocolate from Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, and White Company’s Winter fragrance. Guests can donate through a 'giving tree'. Located in York, home to St. Nicholas Fair and Shambles Market, the hotel provides walking tours and The Chocolate Story experience. General Manager, Simon Grace, emphasizes the celebration of York's confectionary heritage and support for SASH. Bookings for the Christmas experience are now open. 📧partnerships@splendidhospitality.co.uk, ☎️01904 231333.

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Planday launches The Handbook to Happiness

🌞 Planday and CODE Hospitality partnered to create "The Handbook to Happiness" for hospitality managers after finding 85% of hospitality employees faced poor mental health. The guide stresses planning shifts in advance, with 67% of employees desiring more notice, clear communication, and better management practices. Forza Restaurants, named Happiest Place to Work by CODE, schedules shifts a month ahead using Planday. The 13-page guide from Planday covers team bonding, mindfulness, exercise, diet, sleep, staff celebration, and music's positive effects.

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Hilton London Bankside achieves Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certificate for unwavering dedication to sustainable practices

📍 Hilton London Bankside became the UK’s 2nd hotel to achieve Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification. This milestone is a recognition of the hotel's sustainable practices such as local community support, environmental initiatives like the 'Banana project' by Executive Chef Ollie Couillaud, and the installation of energy-saving light sensors. The certification results from a detailed audit by Viero. Nadeem Boghani, Vice Chairman at Splendid Hospitality Group, and Raoul De Souza, General Manager at Hilton London Bankside, express pride in this achievement, which reflects the hotel's commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles.

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The Grand Brighton Gives Afternoon Tea Menu a Halloween Makeover

🎃 The Grand Brighton's seafront hotel introduces a Halloween-themed afternoon tea from October 28th to November 3rd, featuring delicacies like lemon meringue tart and dark chocolate delice adorned with pumpkin and bat motifs. Savory selections include pork & leek sausage rolls, egg mayonnaise sandwiches, and Shipton Mill scones. Prices start at £40 per person, with options to add Moët champagne or Brighton G&T from £11. To book, visit grandbrighton.co.uk.

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The Ned Doha celebrates two landmark years of culture, culinary innovation, and exceptional hospitality

🏡 The Ned Doha, located on Doha’s Corniche and housed in the former Ministry of Interior building, celebrates its 2nd anniversary as a premier Qatar hospitality destination. The third Ned Hotel globally and the first in the Middle East, it offers 90 bedrooms, seven restaurants, an outdoor pool, a spa, gym, and a 1800-square-metre event space. Cecconi’s, one of its restaurants, won the Italian Fine Dining Award. The Ned Doha features a unique art collection with over 350 pieces from 100 artists, including many from Doha and a majority of female artists. Exclusive Ned’s Club membership offers access to private spaces and perks across all Ned properties. For more information, visit thened.com, call +974 4406 1111, or WhatsApp at +974 5117 6558.

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Lena Lu To Launch Into The UK This October

🍩 Lena Lu Donuts opens in the UK at Primark stores in Lakeside on October 14, 2023, and Watford on October 21, 2023. The Australian brand, known for customizable donuts, bagels, and shakes, enters the market after success in Riyadh, KSA. A third UK store is set to open in November, with more planned for 2025. Gamechangers Investments manages the UK launch, expecting synergy with Primark's clientele. Customers can create donut masterpieces or select grab-and-go options like Cookies & Cream and Biscoff Crunch.

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