Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

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Vilnius Named European Hospitality City 2025

🏨 Vilnius, Lithuania, awarded the European Hospitality City 2025 on November 17 by the European Hotel Awards, hosted a gala at the Grand Hotel, Vilnius. The event recognized Vilnius’ creativity and growth in hospitality. Honorees included Radisson Collection Astorija (Hotel of the Year) and Evalda Šiškauskienė (Lifetime Achievement). The award highlights Vilnius' status as a thriving European capital. Vilnius hosts major events and offers easy access from London with frequent direct flights.

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A Very Apulian Christmas & New Year at Borgo Egnazia

🎄 Borgo Egnazia celebrates Christmas in Puglia with festive markets, panettone workshops, and themed evenings. On Christmas Eve, guests make panettone; Christmas Day features traditional lunches. Markets run from December 27 to January 4 with themes like "The Colours of Wine" and "The Befana Circus." For New Year's Eve 2025, "Il Circo" event offers theatrical experiences. Rooms start at €480/night, providing an immersive festive experience blending tradition with modern flair. For more details, visit www.borgoegnazia.com.

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Duke Street Boutique Hotel now re-open in Liverpool under new ownership

🏨 Duke Street Boutique Hotel reopened in Liverpool in December 2025, a month after its purchase by Golding Group for £2.25 million. Originally launched in 2021, the hotel briefly went into administration. It features 30 en-suite rooms, with three offering courtyard access. Refurbished to premium standards, it now provides full staffing, a redesigned reception with a resident's bar, and a Breakfast-To-Go service. Room rates start at £50-60 per weekday.

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Record numbers at BDNY reinforce the growth of the boutique and lifestyle hospitality industry

📅 November 12-13 at Javits Center, BDNY attracted nearly 15,000 professionals, marking a 16% rise in attendance from 2022. Featuring over 650 exhibitors, the show expanded international presence with new pavilions from Portugal and Ukraine. The event included 30+ sessions on industry trends and recorded a 17% uptick in matchmaking tool usage. Best Exhibit winners included Mittman Hospitality and more. The next BDNY is slated for November 10-11, 2024, at Javits Center.

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A Seasonal Showcase: The Seafood Ristorante Unveils Its Winter Culinary Collection

🍱 The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews launches a new Autumn/Winter menu on November 20th. 🍽️ Executive Chef Davy Aspin emphasizes responsibly sourced seafood and local ingredients. Highlights include Orkney Scallops and East Neuk Lobster Spaghetti. The à la carte and set lunch menus offer flexibility, with lunch priced at £40 for two courses or £45 for three. Available 12pm-2:30pm daily, the menus reflect Scotland's seasonal bounty. Reservations at www.theseafoodrestaurant.com.

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A CALMING WAVE OF FRENCH COASTAL CUISINE COMES TO CHILTERN STREET

🍔 Melody Adams opens Maset in November on Chiltern Street, London, offering French coastal cuisine from the Occitania region. The menu reflects her experiences in Occitan, featuring dishes like Bouillabaisse croquettas and Pâtes au Pistou. Wines are sourced from small vineyards in France, Italy, and Spain. The design, by Parisian studio Haddou-Dufourcq, provides a welcoming, homey atmosphere. Maset aims to blend the warmth, style, and authenticity of South France with a modern twist.

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Shoot for a Starry Festive Season at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice this Christmas

🎁 Hilton Molino Stucky Venice offers festive celebrations from 8th December to New Year. Guests enjoy Italian-style banquets, live music, and a Roaring 20s-themed New Year’s Eve party. Key events include a seven-course New Year’s Eve dinner at Aromi for €490 per adult and a Twixmas feast on 27th December for €120. Spa treatments start at €90. Skyline Rooftop Bar hosts a New Year's Eve party for €100-€150. Room rates begin at €240 per night.

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Journey Beyond The Horizon: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Presents Celestial Festive

🌟 From December 22, 2025, to January 9, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands hosts "Celestial Festive." Events include Cosmic Flow Yoga, Coral Garden Snorkeling, and the Michelin-starred MINIMAL Gelato from December 18–25. Key dinners: Starlight Dinner on December 27, Penfolds Wine Dinner on December 30, and Ocean Aroma Dinner on January 2. The Galactic New Year Countdown on December 31 offers fine dining and performances. Celebrate New Year's Day with Cosmic Sound Baths and Zodiac Crystal Sessions.

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International Salon Culinaire 2026 opens for entries

🍳 Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire will occur from March 30 to April 1, 2026, featuring over 90 competitions. New challenges include the Oriental Duck competition and Global Eggcellence Challenge. Key figures include Steve Munkley, Nick Vadis, and judges like Simon Barton and Szilard Szentesi. The deadline for entries is February 20, 2026. Notable competitions: Tilda Chef Team of the Year 2026 and Pub Chef of the Year 2026. Pastry competitions include APC’s Dessert of the Year and Valrhona Live Tea Pastry Challenge.

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Why continuous development will define flight operations

🛩 KlasJet, a VIP charter and ACMI provider, emphasizes enhancing pilot training beyond mandatory requirements. European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) mandates recurrent training every three years, organized at KlasJet in 6-month phases. Evidence-based training (EBT), endorsed by ICAO in 2013 and EASA in 2015, is advocated. Diako Rad and Sandra Diaso stress the importance of multinational team dynamics, ongoing support, and psychological aid post-stressful flights to ensure pilot wellbeing and performance.

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