Olivia Watts - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 6

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Dan Thompson Appointed Hotel Director at The Pig at Harlyn Bay, Succeeding Lukas André After Six Years

🏨 Dan Thompson was appointed hotel director at The Pig at Harlyn Bay, succeeding Lukas André, who led for over six years. In September 2026, Thompson transitions from Devon's Thurlstone Hotel, where he was general manager since 2024, after nearly 10 years at Mullion Cove Hotel. The Pig at Harlyn Bay, opened in 2020, is the seventh in its portfolio, featuring 30 guestrooms near Padstow, within five acres of garden, dating back to the 16th century.

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Meldrum House in Aberdeenshire to Launch New Restaurant, Seton, in September Featuring Locally Sourced Scottish Menu

🍴 Meldrum House, Aberdeenshire, opens Seton restaurant in September 2026. Named after the Seton family, the restaurant emphasizes contemporary Scottish dining. Tom Scade and newly appointed head chef Ross Bott lead with menus featuring local ingredients. Highlights include Scottish Lobster, Aberdeen Angus pie, and locally sourced dishes. Bott joins from Monachyle Mhor, Château La Chaire, and The Europe Hotel. Monogram Collective's properties, including Meldrum House, Pine Trees Hotel, and The Vineyard, are under Scade's culinary leadership.

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Miiro's Templeton Garden Hotel in Earls Court Joins Design Hotels to Expand UK and International Reach

🏨 Miiro Templeton Garden, a 156-guestroom hotel located in Earls Court, has joined Design Hotels to expand Miiro's UK footprint. This affiliation enhances Miiro's international sales and marketing avenues, strengthening its luxury travel market position. Designed by James Thurstan Waterworth, the hotel balances creative heritage with contemporary British interiors. Miiro's collection includes properties in Paris, Barcelona, Gstaad, and Vienna. Neena Gupta, CEO of Miiro Hotels, highlights this as a significant milestone.

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Knockinaam Lodge Appoints Tyler King as Head Chef to Revamp Dining with Seasonal Scottish Produce in Dumfries and Galloway

🍴 Tyler King, appointed head chef at Knockinaam Lodge in Dumfries and Galloway, leads a dining revamp. The restaurant holds three AA Rosettes and offers a seven-course tasting menu at £135 per person, with wine pairings. A new three-course lunch menu is priced at £40. King emphasizes local ingredients, collaborating with producers like BoTree and Loch Ryan Wild Venison. His approach aligns with the hotel’s ethos of showcasing seasonal Scottish produce.

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Matfen Hall Completes £50m Six-Year Transformation, Becomes Northumberland’s Only Five-Star Hotel with New Spa and Golf Facilities

🏨 Luxury hotel Matfen Hall, a Grade II listed mansion, completes a £50 million, six-year transformation, becoming Northumberland’s only five-star hotel. By September, the Retreat Spa will double its size, featuring an 18-meter pool, saunas, steam room, and cryotherapy chambers. The hotel now has 63 rooms, including 10 new ones. It boasts Northumberland’s only AA 3-Rosette restaurant and new golf facilities, including The Douglas 18-hole course and a driving range with Toptracer technology. James O'Donnell praises the renovation’s success.

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The Standard London Appoints Sophie Bratt as Head of Bars Amidst Hyatt's £272M Acquisition Transition

🏨 In 2026, lifestyle hotel The Standard London appointed Sophie Bratt as head of bars, overseeing its bars like Sweeties, Double Standard, Decimo, and Isla. With a decade-long career in venues like The Roof Gardens and Nobu, Bratt was awarded Bar Manager of the Year in 2024. Isla recently transformed into a wine bar, focusing on organic and biodynamic selections. The Standard was acquired by Hyatt for £272 million in 2024.

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IHG Signs Agreement with Harilela Group, Adding Three The Hari Hotels to Vignette Collection in Key Markets

📍 IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed a three-hotel agreement with Harilela Group to integrate The Hari London into its Vignette Collection, expanding the brand to Singapore, London, and Hong Kong. This collaboration, evolving over 50 years, now encompasses six hotels. Vignette Collection aims to exceed 100 properties globally within its first decade, with more than 80 open or in the pipeline. The deal enhances IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio and supports The Hari's international expansion.

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The Imperial Hotel in Bloomsbury Reopens After 10-Year Redevelopment with 357 Rooms and New Facilities

📍 The Imperial Hotel in Bloomsbury reopened after a decade-long redevelopment, featuring 357 redesigned rooms overlooking Russell Square. Originally opened in 1905, the hotel was rebuilt in 1970 and now boasts a rooftop bar, ground-floor restaurant, gym, and wellness terrace. Sustainability was emphasized, with materials donated through Clean Conscience. The reopening, marked by a ceremony with Cherie Anne Stephenson, signals a shift towards a lifestyle-led destination in central London.

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Kimpton Fitzroy London Unveils Ground Floor Redesign, Emphasizing Flexibility and Heritage-Inspired Design Elements

🏨 Kimpton Fitzroy London, a Bloomsbury hotel, has redesigned its ground floor, including spaces like the Lobby, Fitz’s Brasserie, and The Parlour, drawing on 19th-century heritage and Art Deco influences. Interior designer Emily Gunning led the project. The renovation introduces new furniture and a 24/7 food and beverage service, offering a mix of small plates, cream tea, coffee, wine, and cocktails. The redesign aims to create flexible spaces for work, relaxation, and socializing.

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QHotels Collection Expands Reformer Pilates to Six UK Locations, Trains Over 30 Instructors in New Fitness Initiative

🏋️ QHotels Collection has expanded its Reformer Pilates offering with new facilities across six UK locations, including Crewe Hall and The Park Royal. Over 30 personal trainers have become certified Reformer instructors. This initiative aligns with their strategy to enhance health and wellness services, offering a low-impact, full-body workout. The focus is on investing in staff and equipment to provide premium fitness experiences and create career opportunities. Future expansions of health clubs are being considered.

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