Megan Carley - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Awards recognition for Macdonald Norwood Hall’s wedding team

💍 Macdonald Norwood Hall in Aberdeen is nominated for Wedding Venue of the Year at the Top Tier Wedding Awards, with Aimee Bell nominated for Co-ordinator of the Year. The black-tie winners' announcement is set for February 23rd at Ardoe House Hotel. Bell is also nominated at the Scottish Wedding Awards, occurring February 26th at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel. The venue, established in 1881 within a 15th-century castle's grounds, features 73 luxury bedrooms and hosts one wedding per day. It emphasizes quality food with locally-sourced ingredients.

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Vision Hospitality Group Unveils The Inn at Celebration, Autograph Collection, After Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

🏡 Vision Hospitality Group unveiled The Inn at Celebration, part of Autograph Collection Hotels, after a multimillion-dollar renovation, with a grand opening on February 6th at 4:30 pm. The boutique hotel in Celebration, near Orlando, features 115 rooms, 23 suites, and 65 rooms with lake views. The renovation includes a redesigned lobby, the Lakeside Kitchen & Bar, an expanded outdoor lounge, and enhanced event spaces totaling 7,500 square feet. The property, formerly known as Celebration Hotel, was renamed in November 2024 and is committed to community and sustainability initiatives. Guests can use Marriott Bonvoy® benefits when staying at the hotel.

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Radisson Hotel Group launches “Esports Ready” to offer the ultimate hospitality solution for esports teams

🎮 Radisson Hotel Group partnered with Spacefwd to launch “Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels,” offering curated services for esports players and organizers. The global esports market is expected to reach USD 13.7 billion by 2032. Over 100 Esports Ready properties, including Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne, and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport, provide amenities such as 500/500 Mbps symmetric internet and 24/7 gym access. Guests receive a 15% discount, Radisson Rewards VIP status, and flexible cancellation. The program aims to expand globally, enhancing hospitality for esports professionals.

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Boeing will be meeting demand by 2030, predicts chief of world’s largest wet lessor

📍 Avia Solutions Group's chairman Gediminas Ziemelis predicts Boeing will meet its delivery demand by 2030. In Seattle, Ziemelis and Boeing CEO Stephanie Pope signed an order for up to 80 737 MAX 8 planes, composed of 40 firm and 40 options. Boeing delivered 348 jets in 2024, with over 5,500 unfilled orders, while Airbus delivered 776 aircraft, missing its target by four. Certares Management and Knighthead Capital Management invested EUR 300 million in Avia Solutions Group in 2021. The Group has global offices and participated in the 47th U.S. Presidential inauguration.

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Santa Maria Pizza Opens Its 6th Location in Paddington

🍕 Santa Maria Pizzeria celebrates its 15th anniversary by opening its sixth location in Paddington, London on 24th February 2025. Founders Angelo Ambrosio and Pasquale Chionchio, who met in Napoli in the 1990s, opened their first site in Ealing in 2010. The new Paddington site is located within the historic Frontline Club. Known for traditional Neapolitan pizza, the brand first gained recognition when named London’s Best Pizza by Time Out shortly after the Ealing opening. Expansions include Fulham, Fitzrovia, Islington, and Kew Gardens. Santa Maria Paddington will be at 13 Norfolk Place, W2 1QJ.

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The Belfry Hotel & Resort extends Ryder Grill restaurant with Hampton Conservatories orangery

🏖 Hampton Conservatories completed a glazed extension for the Ryder Grill at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Warwickshire, a four-time Ryder Cup host. The resort, with an £80 million investment, engaged the Elliot Group for refurbishments. The 230m² orangery features Edwardian-style elements, brick detailing, and two roof lanterns (9x7m, 9x4m). Special design accommodated substantial air-handling equipment within the structure's aesthetic, enhancing dining capacity and guest experience.

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TAMISé, a Studio Moren-designed destination wine bar and tea lounge, opens at Park Hyatt London River Thames

🍷 TAMISé, a 64-cover wine library and tea lounge, launches at Park Hyatt River Thames in London, designed by Studio Moren. The space draws from London's heritage and the River Thames, featuring a 300-label wine collection and seating for wine sampling from 2,000 bottles across 24 countries. Art by Edward David Eason and George Blacklock adorns the establishment. Park Hyatt’s GM, Rike Erdbrink, highlights TAMISé as a new chapter in London’s wine culture, with the opening coinciding with Valentine’s Day.

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Signing Announcement: DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square

🏦 Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the franchise agreement with Loughview Leisure Group for DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square. The hotel will undergo a multimillion refurbishment before opening later this year. Situated in Belfast's Linen Quarter, it's 11 minutes from George Best Belfast City Airport and 30 from Belfast International Airport. The property features 131 rooms and suites, several dining options including The Linen Bar, The Doffer, Jospers Steakhouse, and The Loft Lounge rooftop bar. Belfast houses over 1,000 international companies and saw £672 million from overseas tourism in 2023. This expansion follows other Hilton signings in Northern Ireland. Hilton Honors members get direct booking benefits.

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Angelina’s “friends & lovers pop-up” at the Columbia Hotel

💎 On 14th February, Angelina Dalston team celebrates its 6th birthday with a Friends & Lovers Pop-Up at The Columbia Hotel, Lancaster Gate, Central London. They offer a 4-course Omakase tasting menu featuring past favorites and live Jazz Dynamos music. Extras like Oysters (£6 each) and A5 Wagyu (£35) are available, as well as a £45 Italian wine pairing. The event costs £64pp for the menu, with bookings at angelina.sevenrooms.com.

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Open now: Tattenham Corner, in Epsom

🍻 Tattenham Corner in Epsom, Surrey, reopens after a lavish refurbishment by Young’s, featuring a two-floor pub overlooking Epsom Downs racecourse. It includes a horseshoe bar, barn with reclaimed beams, a snug, garden room, The Paddock and The Oaks event spaces, and an all-weather garden with outdoor bar and kitchen. Head Chef David Vild offers locally sourced British cuisine, with an eco-friendly Robata grill. Enjoy craft beers, cocktails, and a global wine selection. The pub is now open for all-day dining, including Sunday roasts with 28-day aged beef and other premium cuts. Visit at KT18 5NY or www.tattenhamcornerpub.co.uk.

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