Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 25

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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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Lancashire’s Park Hall Hotel deploys AI Concierge by Inntelo AI in UK first

🏦 Park Hall Resort & Spa in Lancashire, UK, is the first UK hotel to employ an AI Concierge from Inntelo AI, offering phone and WhatsApp interaction for guests 24/7 in multiple languages. The resort, a historic site dating to 669 AD, recently underwent a multi-million-pound refurbishment and is part of the Brilliant Hotels Collection. Inntelo AI has received backing from Antler and has implemented its AI solutions in hotels across the UK, Netherlands, and Portugal, collaborating with top hospitality schools like EHL in Switzerland. The focus is on enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency without replacing the human element.

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Review: Kahani, Where Tradition Meets Innovation in Indian Fine Dining

🍴 Located in Chelsea, London, Kahani, a Michelin-starred restaurant founded by Chef Patron Peter Joseph, offers a contemporary Indian dining experience. Key dishes include Berry Papdi Chaat, Kolkata Beetroot Chop, and Tandoori Peshawari Lamb Chops, paired with select wines like the 2020 Tapanappa Chardonnay and 2017 Domaine Chanson Pinot Noir. The restaurant features modern minimalism and an open kitchen, showcasing India's diverse culinary heritage through a modern lens with bold flavors and traditional spices.

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Aldar Launches ‘The Wilds’, A Dubai Community Where Residents and Nature Thrive Together

🌳 Aldar, in partnership with Dubai Holding, announced The Wilds, their third Dubai development, featuring 1,700 homes across mansions, villas, and apartments. Architect Nabil Gholam designed the eco-friendly community, which includes a premium school, retail hub, and clubhouses. Unique elements include The Nest pavilion, wildlife habitats, and LEED Platinum and Fitwel 3-star certifications. The Wilds, opposite Global Village on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, launches for sale on 27 February 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena Dubai.

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Radisson Blu London Launches ‘The Lounges’ Dining Concept

📖 Radisson Blu London introduces 'The Lounges', new all-day dining with British cuisine at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street hotels. Open to guests and public, featuring local ingredients and signature dishes like haddock and chips, shepherd’s pie, Eton mess, and sticky toffee pudding. Designed to reflect hotel character with elegant décor, the Axiom Hospitality Group's portfolio includes nine Radisson Blu properties. The Lounges meet demand for quality, convenience, and authentic British dining experiences in central London.

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Sweet, Savoury & Stacked: Where To Celebrate Pancake Day In Covent Garden

🥞 Celebrate Pancake Day at Covent Garden with a variety of pancake styles: classic buttermilk stacks at The Ivy Market Grill, French-inspired crêpes at Chez Antoinette, and boozy Crêpe Suzette at HENRi's Jackson Boxer from 3rd to 9th March for £14. The Breakfast Club offers iconic pancake stacks, while Balthazar features New York style pancakes. Apple Butter Café has an All Day Breakfast Menu with changing flavours. Capilungo's Carnevale Brunch presents an Italian alternative with a free Chiacchiere pastry from 1st to 4th March. Din Tai Fung offers a Crispy Golden Prawn Pancake for a unique experience.

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Palma’s New Hotel Openings: Shaping Sustainable And Sophisticated Stays In 2025

🏡 Palma de Mallorca is enhancing its accommodation sector with new hotels, blending Mallorcan culture and heritage with sustainability. Vestige Miramar, dating back to 1764, offers private hire for up to 18 guests and opens later this year. Grupo Piñero's boutique hotel, slated for late 2025 or early 2026, features 40 rooms in a historic 1932 building. Garden Hotels' 60-room establishment opens in Gomila in June 2025, targeting various traveler types and emphasizing sustainability. Meliá Hotels International is launching 25 new properties in 2025, including the INNSiDE by Meliá in Palma, focusing on premium experiences for business and leisure guests.

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Jomast secures new tenant for Elder Way

💅 Jomast secured a 10-year lease with Kerry Featherstone and Sara Fern for a 1,636 sq. ft unit at Chesterfield's Elder Way, set to open in May. The development, a former Co-op, now boasts a Premier Inn, eight street level units, with Feather & Fern joining Bottle & Thyme and Hotpod Yoga. The salon will create nine jobs and occupy a remodeled corner unit on Knifesmithgate and Elder Way. Only one unit remains available in the area, with strong interest reported by WSB Property.

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Strike a Pose with Hilton Lake Como’s Milan Fashion Week Aperitivo

🏆 Hilton Lake Como, located near Italy's famous lake, offers a special Aperitivo for Milan Fashion Week AW25/6 from February 24th to March 3rd, 2025, at Terrazza 241. The event features two themed cocktails: Blue Jeans (€18) and Icon (€20), accompanied by a three-tier stand of sweet and savory snacks, available nightly between 5-8pm. The hotel, formerly a silk factory, boasts 170 rooms with a starting rate of €350 per night for double occupancy, breakfast included.

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The Reset Residency: Rebalance with Traditional Eastern Therapies at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives

🧘 Dr. Tridendra Shakya, Nepalese wellness practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience, will be consulting guests at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives from February 17 to March 31. Specializing in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, acupuncture and modern therapies, he offers treatments for stress, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Sessions include acupuncture for chronic pain and anti-aging, an acupuncture-based weight loss session, yogic cleansing therapy for detox and gut immunity, Sleep Well package combining breathwork and foot bath, Acu-Massage treatment with cupping and Marma point massage, as well as Yoga Nidra for sleep improvement, therapeutic yoga, and Motion Meditation. Prices start at USD 240 for 60 minutes. Book at https://www.standardhotels.com/maldives/properties/huruvalhi.

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