Megan Carley - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 4

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W Edinburgh named Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025

🏡 W Edinburgh, awarded Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025 at the Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards, also won Lifestyle Luxury Hotel of the Year 2025, Cocktail Bar of the Year 2025 for Joao's Place, and Spa Treatments Award of the Year 2025 for AWAY Spa. Opened in late 2023 in Edinburgh's St James Quarter, the five-star hotel is praised for its modern luxury, vibrant experiences, and professional hospitality. General Manager Ken Millar highlights the competitive achievement and the team's efforts over the past year.

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DLSM Studio Designs Qima Café’s New Covent Garden Flagship

☕ Qima Café opened its second site in Covent Garden as the UK's first tree-to-cup café brand, created by DLSM Studio. Building on their 2019 Warren Street café, they source from over 7,000 farmers. The design features terracotta, clay plaster, and marbles, with a central coffee counter and artisanal retail offerings. Covent Garden's flagship café at 21-22 New Row, WC2N 4LA, enhances Qima's reputation for quality coffee, pastries, and sustainability.

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Five-star boutique hotel art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio opens its doors as the art’otel brand continues its European expansion

🎭 art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio opens in Rome's center, featuring 99 guestrooms and suites with private terraces overlooking Horti Sallustiani gardens. The property, debuting the art’otel brand in Italy, is designed in collaboration with artist Pietro Ruffo and interior designer Eyal Shoan. PPHE Hotel Group's property offers an on-site art gallery, a Pan-Asian restaurant YEZI, a fitness center, and art-focused cultural programs. A grand opening offer includes complimentary upgrades, Aperitivo for two, and breakfast.

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A New Era for Dining at Ad Gefrin: Introducing Bēodern

🍷 Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland, launches Bēodern for evening dining on 21st March 2025, marking its second anniversary. Head Chef Olivier Borja, with 30+ years of experience including Michelin-starred restaurants, introduces an a la carte menu featuring local ingredients, like Homemade Game Terrine and Mackerel Escabeche. Bēodern sources from local suppliers such as Particularly Good Potatoes and Doddington Dairy. It offers dinner Thursday to Saturday, and lunch daily, including a standout Sunday Lunch. Reservations are now open.

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Salad bar Atis opens newest flagship store in Covent Garden

🥗 atis opens a new flagship store in Covent Garden, London, on Friday, 14th March 2025, the brand's tenth location in the city and first opening of the year. The site will offer customisable salad bowls, protein plates, and a unique Covent Garden Goddess bowl (£10) featuring kale, cabbage, and other fresh ingredients. The grand opening includes a 50% discount for the first five days. Co-Founder Eleanor Warder expresses excitement about the expansion. The store, designed by Daytrip Studio, features a modern aesthetic and will provide delivery via Deliveroo and click and collect services. Located at The Acre, 90 Long Acre, London, WC2E 9RA, it will operate seven days a week starting 14th March.

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Hospitality group announces new Lakeside cabins for 2025 as part of expansion

🏠 The Doxford Group in Northumberland announced the addition of eight lakeside cabins at The Tempus estate, Alnwick, set to open spring 2025. Each cabin accommodates two guests, expanding total guest capacity to 100. The cabins feature private terraces and are designed by Jeffreys Interiors. The Tempus, opened May 2023, now has 48 bedrooms and offers dining at The Orangery restaurant. This development is part of the estate's second phase, aiming to enhance guest experiences and meet increasing demand for luxury onsite accommodation.

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Top greenery trends for hospitality

🌱 PHS Greenleaf has over 20 years of experience providing planting and grounds maintenance services in the hospitality sector. Hospitality venues are incorporating biophilic designs with natural materials and plants, real or artificial, to improve guest well-being. The trend includes using sustainable, eco-friendly designs with native plants and creating edible gardens. The 2023 color palette favors muted tones like mocha, greens, and browns. Statement plant installations enhance engagement, and exterior landscaping with hanging baskets and window boxes is crucial for first impressions. PHS Greenleaf serves over 8,000 customers and offers a comprehensive service from supply to maintenance.

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150 years of The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne

🏛 The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, UK, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025 with year-long festivities. Constructed in 1875, this five-star seafront hotel has 152 bedrooms and hosted famous guests like Claude Debussy, Ernest Shackleton, and Charlie Chaplin. An anniversary festival is scheduled for November 21-24, 2025, featuring performances evoking historical figures. Prices for the event start at £995 for two nights. A "Debussy By Candlelight Christmas Concert" will occur on December 7, 2025, with tickets from £45 per person. Other events include "She Dines" on April 28 and a special afternoon tea available between February and December 2025. Guests can share memories on the hotel's website.

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Reham Rednah Earns Executive Certificate from EHL in Hospitality Leadership

🍺 Reham Rednah earned an Executive Certificate in Hospitality Leadership Development from EHL Hospitality Business School. The program, part of a strategic partnership with Bunyan Academy, is designed to train 100 Saudi professionals in line with Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on customer service excellence and hospitality standards to transform Saudi tourism. Rednah plans to apply her new skills to contribute to the nation's hospitality sector, aligning with the goal of becoming a global tourism destination.

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London, Covered: Clermont Hotel Group Leads the Capital’s Meetings and Events Landscape

📈 Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) in London's Zone 1 has launched Clermont Meetings & Events, boasting a combined capacity of 7,000 guests, 16 hotels, 4,000 bedrooms, and 101 event spaces in prime locations like Marble Arch and Tower Bridge. The platform is mobile-optimized, enhances event booking with Cvent technology, and serves both UK and international markets. Notable venues include The Royal Horseguards Hotel with 14 spaces, The Tower Hotel with 19 spaces, and Thistle London Marble Arch's Hyde Park Suite with a 500-guest capacity.

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