Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 24

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The Woodsman to host exclusive tasting evening with Welcombe Hills Vineyard

🍷 The Woodsman Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon will host a tasting evening on Thursday, 3 April, featuring a 7-course menu with 5 wines from Welcombe Hills Vineyard, located 3 miles away. The Woodsman, led by Executive Head Chef Greg Newman, has 2 AA Rosettes and is associated with Michelin-starred Harwood Arms co-owner Mike Robinson. Welcombe Hills Vineyard has been acknowledged for 20 years. The event costs £130 per person, with limited spaces available.

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New Nomadic Dining Experience launches in Spring

🍴 Dining in Plain Sight offers four seasonal pop-up dinner events with resident chef James Whetlor. Spring event starts on April 23 in Wiltshire at Quarry Wood, Fonthill Estate; summer in Hampshire at Featherstone Flowers. Autumn and Winter events locations TBA. Menu cooked over fire with hyper-seasonal ingredients. Tickets £220 per person, available via email.

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Australasia 2.0

🎉 In April, Australasia, a renowned Pan Asian restaurant in Spinningfields, Manchester, will undergo significant transformation under Head Chef Lucie Sainerova, previously with Novikov and Raffles International. The revamp will bring a new menu featuring Pacific Rim flavors, open-flame cooking, and local, seasonal ingredients for shared dining. Upcoming changes include a redesigned bar focused on mixology and live entertainment with musicians and DJs. Guests have until 31 March to enjoy 50% off food from Sunday to Friday before the update.

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Orée Boulangeries Introduces Loutsa: A New Era of Coffee Excellence

☕ Orée Boulangeries launches Loutsa, a premium coffee brand, enhancing its coffee experience across all locations. New shelving and baskets for Loutsa coffee bags are installed in stores, with a spring rollout planned for additional retail items like ground coffee, beans, granola, and chocolates. Orée collaborates with French influencers in London and establishes a coffee training centre in Kensington to boost staff expertise. This initiative is part of Orée's commitment to match its artisanal pastries and breads with superior coffee offerings.

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JING™ Tea Takes Centre Stage at New Park Hyatt London River Thames’ Tea Lounge

🍵 JING™ has been chosen as the full supply tea partner for Park Hyatt London River Thames, offering single garden teas and featuring in the hotel's TAMISé Wine Library and Tea Lounge. Melanie Tricklebank, CEO of JING™, partners with the hotel to enhance guest experiences with twelve unique loose-leaf teas. Park Hyatt, located along the River Thames, is the only UK property of the brand, boasting 203 guestrooms, distinctive dining options, a wellness floor, and easy access to London landmarks.

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Redefining Outdoor Living – Where Design Meets Ecology

🏘 The 55th CIFF Guangzhou, Asia's largest outdoor furniture event, is set for March 18-21, 2025, featuring 50,000 square meters of space, over 350 brands, and a focus on sustainable outdoor living. The "Nature's Echo·Pristine Nature" showcase curated by Tony Ho will highlight eco-conscious designs with brands like HIGOLD and Sunwell participating. Preparations are ongoing with free preregistration available at www.ciff-gz.com.

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InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping welcomes guests to newly opened Club InterContinental Lounge and The ii Spa

🏦 The InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping, developed by Asset World Corporation and managed by IHG, has launched the Club InterContinental Lounge and The ii Spa, enhancing the luxury amenities with Lanna heritage experiences. The Club InterContinental Lounge, exclusive to Club InterContinental room guests, offers serene Lanna-inspired views and décor, priority services, and a rich local food menu sourced from organic produce supported by the Royal Project Foundation. The ii Spa features authentic wellness treatments such as the Lanna Signature Massage (THB 3,100 for 120 minutes), the Lanna Blessing Massage (THB 4,500 for 120 minutes), and Aroma Bliss Massage (THB 3,300 for 120 minutes) using Panpuri and Phytomer products. The Lounge operates from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, while The ii Spa is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.

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Bonito Ibiza by O Beach to Open its Doors in San Antonio Bay

🏝 Bonito Ibiza, partnered with O Beach Ibiza, launches on June 2, 2025, in San Antonio Bay, offering 252 rooms. Key features include a 275m² main pool, an adults-only area, and a family-friendly pool. The hotel showcases a diverse range of spaces, including the luxurious Eclipse Suite and a Mexican rooftop bar, Cielito. Guests have free entry to O Beach club before 3pm. The spa offers bespoke treatments, and room rates begin at £148.50 per night for the Daydreamer category.

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2025 Travel Trends for Gen Z and Millennials have been revealed

📱 Key facts from the 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Travel Trends survey by Generator: Gen Z is transforming travel preferences, with a 34.9% booking increase in Hamburg related to Taylor Swift’s Era’s tour in 2024, compared to 2023. Wellness-centric gap years dominate, with 35% of Gen Z prioritizing mental health and relaxation. Bleisure trend merges work and leisure, leading to creative workspaces in Generator locations. Cultural city breaks overtake party destinations, with Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, and Barcelona being top choices; Rome saw a 5.7% booking increase in 2024 over 2023. Social media, especially TikTok, heavily influences travel, with a 50% increase in #solotravel posts in early 2024. Dating apps emerge as travel tools, with 29% of young travelers using them to connect with locals. Generator offers vibrant hubs for connection and memory-making, reflecting the dynamic lifestyles of younger generations.

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Marriott International Celebrates Record-Breaking Development Year

🏨 Marriott International announced 291 deals representing over 34,000 rooms in EMEA in 2024, leading to a 7% net rooms growth. The company added 180+ properties and entered Luxembourg, Angola, and Senegal. EMEA pipeline grew to 596 properties with 104,731 rooms, up 10% from the previous year. Denmark, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UK had the highest signed deals. Marriott's luxury brands in EMEA will expand to 80+ hotels; Four Points Flex saw 34 signings, and the premium and select service segments also experienced growth. The branded residential segment recorded 11 signings, totaling 72 EMEA locations. Notable openings include Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, W Prague, and The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort.

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