Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 10

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Elegant Hotel Collection Grows Portfolio with Performance-Led Luxury Model

🏨 Elegant Hotel Collection adds four UK properties to its portfolio: Chateau Denmark, London; The Ebrington, Derry-Londonderry; Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond; The Shepherd, Mayfair (opening 2025). The brand aims to redefine luxury by focusing on individuality and authentic hospitality. Powered by HotelREZ, it offers members GDS distribution, direct booking support, and strategic consultancy, while reducing OTA dependency. The network includes 60 sales offices worldwide, enhancing visibility and revenue for its members.

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Review: Macellaio RC Soho – A Butcher’s Theatre of Italian Precision

🥩 Macellaio RC Soho, opened by Genoese restaurateur Roberto Costa, debuts in Soho, London. This Italian steakhouse showcases exceptional cuts like a 900g Irish Wagyu Tomahawk and dry-aged Herefordshire Fiorentina, grilled over charcoal. The restaurant emphasizes quality sourcing, featuring Fassona from North Genoa, Angus from Argentina, and Wagyu from Ireland. Diners enjoy sides like truffle chips and honey-roasted carrots. Service is informed and inviting, making it ideal for both quick meals and indulgent dinners.

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Redefining Hospitality Excellence: Inside London Rock Partners’ People-First Turnaround of The Winchester Royal

🏨 London Rock Partners, launched post-pandemic, revitalized underperforming boutique venues. They transformed The Winchester Royal Hotel, boosting guest satisfaction from 3.8 to 4.3 in under a year by reimagining brand identity and empowering staff. Their approach includes a fair wage and autonomy, high team diversity, and renovation blending heritage with modern updates, like "The Old Silk Mill" event space. Strategic local engagement and branding initiatives increased bookings, achieving unprecedented food and beverage revenues.

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Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo – 30th September & 1st October, ExCeL London

📈 Over 15,000 hoteliers will converge at ExCeL London on September 30th and October 1st, 2025, for the Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo. The event features insights from 300+ exhibitors, including Shangri-La The Shard and Native Places, and offers a detailed exploration of AI, sustainability, and guest experience innovations. Attendees gain access to six additional hospitality shows, a Sustainability Trail, and a new AI Experience, all with a free ticket.

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Whisky cocktails are the perfect summer sippers, according to drinks experts

🍷 Three whiskies by Ian Macleod—Glengoyne, Tamdhu, and Smokehead—featured on the "Summer Sipping" episode of WineAlive by Oz Clarke and Tony Surgey in July 2025. Glengoyne, distilled near Glasgow, is known for its slow production process. Tamdhu matures exclusively in Oloroso Sherry casks, while Smokehead is an intense Islay whisky. Cocktails like the Glengoyne Honeybee and Smokehead Old Fashioned were crafted using 50ml of each whisky, highlighting their unique flavors. Ian Macleod also owns Edinburgh Gin.

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Your Open Invitation to World Class Golf at Lough Erne Resort!

🏌️ Northern Ireland's Lough Erne Resort offers a Golf & Gin Retreat during The Open Championship. Located in County Fermanagh, the resort boasts two renowned courses, including the Faldo Course, ranked No. 6 by Golf World. For £295 per person, guests enjoy golf, a Boatyard Gin tasting, overnight stay, and breakfast. Optional Boatyard Distillery tours are available. Book with 'The Open' for limited availability.

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Silverstone 2025: The Pop-Up Hotel – Luxury F1 Hospitality Inside the Circuit

🏎️ The Pop-Up Hotel offers an exclusive luxury experience at the 2025 British Grand Prix from July 3-6 at Silverstone Circuit, the only hotel inside the track. With a private viewing platform, art exhibits, and F1-themed amenities, guests enjoy top-tier hospitality. The site features gourmet dining and a wellness zone, with ELEMIS treatments and vitamin IV therapy. Rooms for 2026 became available on July 3, 2025. Secure your spot early for next year's F1 luxury hospitality.

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The Edinburgh Grand Relaunches as Scotland’s First Luxury Collection Hotel, Part of Marriott International

🏨 The Edinburgh Grand reopened on 1 July 2025 as Scotland's first Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott. Located on St Andrew Square, it features 50 rooms and suites with neo-classical architecture. Phase one of refurbishment updated 33 rooms, the foyer, and more. Phase two will finish later this year with spa upgrades. Guests enjoy local culture with personalized services and amenities. Prices start at £280 per night.

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SIMON HANNA JOINS OAK VIEW GROUP AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AS HOSPITALITY FOOTPRINT IN UK EXPANDS

🎭 Oak View Group (OVG) appointed Simon Hanna as Senior VP of Operations, leveraging 15+ years of leadership in global hospitality and events. Simon, previously COO at Freemans Event Partners, will work with Rebecca Kane Burton and Michalis Fragkiadakis to enhance fan experience and innovation in OVG’s venues, including those for Formula 1, Paris Olympics 2024, and Rome Ryder Cup 2023. OVG recently partnered with City Football Group and acquired Rhubarb Hospitality Collection in 2023.

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Journeys worth savouring: Hattingley Valley and Blacklane bring the perfect blend for English Wine Week

🍷 Hattingley Valley and Blacklane have launched a partnership during English Wine Week this June, offering wine enthusiasts a bespoke tour and tasting experience in Hampshire, two hours from London. This includes a return journey via Blacklane's chauffeur service. Tours, featuring wines like Blanc de Blancs and Kings Cuvée, start at £630 for two people. The collaboration aims to bring a seamless, luxury experience, highlighting England's vibrant wine scene.

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