Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 16

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Luxury meets hospitality: Glion hosts panel in Milan on brand-driven guest experiences

📰 14th May, Milan: Glion Institute hosted a panel at Portrait Hotel, Lungarno Collection, exploring luxury brands in hospitality. Experts included Eleonora Cattaneo, Cristina Fogliatto, and Margot Canfeur. Discussions focused on brand identity fusion, partnerships, and strategic communications. Emphasis on hybrid profiles and soft skills was noted. Cristina highlighted balancing traditional and social media for authentic connections. Margot discussed hospitality's role in democratizing luxury experiences, enhancing brand awareness. The event underscored Glion’s focus on luxury-hospitality synergies.

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From Victorian-era Merchant’s Home to One of Yorkshire’s Most Remarkable Luxury Hospitality Destinations

🏨 In 2022, Andy and Lindsey Lampard transformed a 19th-century merchant's house in Driffield, East Yorkshire into The Highfield House. Originally a wedding venue, it now includes the 2 AA Rosette restaurant 1864, The Library Bar, and Yarn. Spanning eight acres, it boasts restored features and local arts. Won Remarkable Hotel of the Year twice at the REYTAs. Driven by sustainability and personal touches, the hotel embodies luxury intertwined with heritage and community.

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LOCAL BOTANICALS THE FOCUS AS EDEN MILL REFRESHES ITS CORE RANGE GINS

🍹 Scottish distiller Eden Mill refreshes its gin range with new bottles and labels in 2025, emphasizing local botanicals from Scotland's East Coast. Notably, Golf Gin is the first spirit distilled with botanicals from St Andrews' Old Course. Eden Mill's distillery, operational in 2025 and open to the public by August, is powered by renewable energy. Golf Gin is available in over 200 Waitrose stores across the UK. Eden Mill partners with MiAlgae to enhance sustainability efforts.

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Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa joins Elegant Hotel Collection as first member in Scotland

🏰 Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa, a five-star luxury destination in Pitlochry, Scotland, joined the Elegant Hotel Collection in 2025. Built in 1892, this 42-room establishment is known for its rich history and modern elegance. As part of the Crerar Hotels Group and powered by HotelREZ, it aims to enhance its presence in the UK and USA. The hotel is celebrated for its uniqueness and commitment to authenticity, inclusivity, and sustainability.

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DUCK & WAFFLE EDINBURGH HEATS UP SUMMER WITH “THE TEQUILA EDIT”

🍺 Duck & Waffle Edinburgh introduces The Tequila Edit, a summer menu with five unique cocktails crafted by the team. Highlights include inventive drinks like Main Character Marg and Matcha Better. The menu, available all day, offers a £25 cocktail flight featuring any three options. Enjoy these tequila creations on the terrace, accompanied by city views. Reservations can be made at duckandwaffle.com, though walk-ins are welcome. Celebrate summer with bold and unexpected tequila experiences!

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Meliá White House Unveils State-of-the-Art Gym & Yoga Room in Partnership with TechnoGym

💪 Meliá White House in London unveils a state-of-the-art gym in partnership with TechnoGym, as part of a £40 million renovation completed in 2023. Strategically located near Regent’s Park and Oxford Street, it features advanced fitness equipment, free weights, and yoga spaces. Jakob Gowin, General Manager, emphasizes the hotel's commitment to wellness and luxury. The new gym enhances the hotel’s premium offerings, catering to diverse fitness needs and preferences.

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LONDON ESSENCE INTRODUCES NEW MULTIPACK FORMATS TO RETAIL

🍹 London Essence expands its Crafted Soda range, launching a 150ml six-can multipack of Crafted Lemonade and 250ml four-can multipacks for Pink Grapefruit, Raspberry & Rose, and new Crisp Apple sodas. Available in major UK retailers like Waitrose, Morrisons, Amazon, Tesco, and Sainsbury's. With 53% of young gin drinkers favoring lemonade, the brand targets at-home socializing and the sober-curious market. UK Head of Marketing, Melanie Ginsberg, highlights the shift towards sophisticated, non-alcoholic drink options.

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Yorkshire’s Immersive Dining Experience, Hidden Harewood, Returns

🍴 Eddy Lascelles and the Harewood Food and Drink Project team present the 7th edition of Hidden Harewood, occurring on July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2025. Located on the 4,500-acre Harewood Estate in Yorkshire, this immersive dining experience offers multi-course meals crafted by Chef Will Campbell. Tickets, initially available to newsletter subscribers on May 16, include tractor rides to secret locations, showcasing both Harewood's vibrant history and sustainable agriculture.

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Líbere Hospitality Group enters UK market as part of European expansion strategy

🏨 Líbere Hospitality Group (LHG) will launch its first UK property, a 44-unit hotel on Edgware Road, London, in May 2025. LHG, founded in 2019, operates over 1,900 units across 50+ properties in Southern Europe, expanding to 1,200 units by 2025, a 135% increase from 2024. LHG's asset-light model focuses on tech-driven, design-led accommodations. The company targets strategic urban markets, expecting a 66% annual growth, aiming for a 3,000-unit pipeline.

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Fielden Whisky Support the Kent Wildflower Seeds Floral Display at 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

🌼 Fielden Whisky partners with Kent Wildflower Seeds for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, May 20-24, site GPE073, to highlight wildflowers' importance in gardens. Commissioning artist Frances Costelloe, they showcase landscapes integrating wildflowers and cultivated perennials, promoting biodiversity through regenerative farming. A Whisky & Wildflower gift set, £65 for 70cl, is available at the show and fielden.com. Charlotte Denne and David Smith emphasize wildflowers' role in ecological harmony and sustainable agriculture.

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