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Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson Opens Pharmacy Field Kitchen in Somerset for Farm Dinners and Private Events

🍴 Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson, who opened Osip in 2019 in Bruton, Somerset, and earned Portland’s first Michelin star at age 24, travels extensively for work. Recent destinations include a French road trip, and upcoming travels are planned for Athens and Tokyo. His latest project, Pharmacy Field Kitchen, focuses on farm dinners. Influenced by trips to Japan, Mexico, and India, Labron-Johnson integrates international elements into his cooking, favoring minimal packing and finding culinary inspiration in new locales.

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AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta Discusses Leadership, Mentorship, and Women's Empowerment in Hospitality Industry on Hospitality SHE Suite.

📄 Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of AHLA, discusses her leadership journey in hospitality. As of now, she leads AHLA with a focus on using women's voices effectively, mentoring future female leaders, and advocating for male support in leadership. Rosanna shares insights on overcoming self-doubt and evolving leadership styles. She is preparing for The Hospitality Show, where she anticipates contributing to the event.

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Louise Giovanelli's "In the Light of False Suns" Exhibition to Open at White Cube London, November 2026

🎨 Louise Giovanelli's exhibition "In the Light of False Suns" will be at White Cube, Mason's Yard, London, from 20 November 2026 to 16 January 2027. Giovanelli, a Manchester-based artist, graduated from the Manchester School of Art in 2015. Her work explores the tension between figurative and abstract, often focusing on motifs like curtains. This show introduces more discernible brushstrokes and new themes, including the incorporation of faces within curtain images. Her art blends beauty with a darker, macabre tone.

Google is combining hotel advertising formats in search campaigns focusing on data quality and booking returns

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Google announced Search Campaigns for Travel on April 30, integrating hotel advertising into AI Max-powered search campaigns

🏨 Google announced Search Campaigns for Travel on April 30, combining hotel feeds, booking links and AI-powered search ads. Cendyn is testing the closed beta and says accurate rates, availability and booking connectivity are essential. A 2025 Cornell Hospitality Quarterly study of 26 hotels found Google Hotel Finder ads cannibalized some organic bookings but also increased demand and shifted bookings to lower-cost channels. Hotels should measure incremental revenue after acquisition costs, not just ad-attributed bookings.

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Emerige Opens 5,000 Sq M Art Centre "Large" on Île Seguin, Featuring Contemporary Art and Cultural Exhibitions

🎨 Laurent Dumas is transforming Île Seguin, west of Paris, into a cultural hub. 34 years after the Renault factory closed in 1992, the new "Pointe des Arts" features an IMAX cinema, hotel, and the 5,000 sq m art center "Large." Designed by RCR Arquitectes, it offers a 1,000 sq m exhibition space and opens on October 17, 2026. The opening exhibition, "Imaginary Engine," is free for those 26 and under and runs until March 7, 2027.

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Barclaycard Reports 1.8% Year-on-Year Growth in UK Consumer Card Spending for September Amid Cost Pressures.

💸 In September, UK consumer card spending increased by just 1.8% year-on-year, marking the smallest rise since February 2021. This is significantly lower than the 9.9% consumer price inflation rate. Brits are reducing discretionary spending due to rising living costs. However, cooler autumn weather boosted spending on at-home categories such as takeaways and digital content. Barclaycard data, covering nearly half of UK credit and debit transactions, highlights these trends.

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Construction of Japanese-Inspired Tiny Home Progresses with Shell Completion, Roofing, and Installation of Windows and Doors

🏡 This week, the focus is on completing a tiny home's shell using OSB, Tyvek, and siding, adding waterproofing, a roof, windows, and a front door. The property boasts over 40 mature oak trees, inspiring a Japanese-style tiny home design. Despite initial plans for five tiny homes, only one was feasible. The project honors the memory of "Papa 2," who contributed to the design before passing away. Progress is shared on Instagram.

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Bertrand Chauveau and Paul Henri Open Le Poisson Volant, a Restaurant and Nightclub in Paris' 11th Arrondissement

🍹 Bertrand Chauveau and Paul Henri opened Le Poisson Volant in Paris's 11th arrondissement, replacing former L’International. Inspired by London’s Brilliant Corners and New York’s China Chalet, this restaurant-nightclub hybrid serves from 7 pm to midnight, transitioning to a nightclub until 5 am, Thursday to Saturday. Chef Yanxin Yin's menu includes pork and chive potstickers and Peking duck. Designed by Claves Architecture, the venue features Chinese Art Deco elements, with music curated by Parisian figures.

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Antonio Picozzi Discusses dAirect's AI Strategy for Hotels to Gain Direct Bookings, Testing 5,000-10,000 Prompts Monthly

💻 In 2026, Antonio Picozzi, co-founder of dAirect, discusses AI's role in hotel bookings on the Everything AI in Travel podcast. dAirect runs 5,000-10,000 AI prompts per hotel monthly to enhance digital presence, with a subscription model costing €200-€300/month. The goal is more direct bookings without relying on OTAs. The challenge remains in visibility and the cost of acquiring customers, aiming to engage directly before travelers reach hotel websites.

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El Roblar Hotel Reopens in Ojai, California After Decades, Featuring 50 Rooms and Historic Spanish Revival Design

🏠 El Roblar, a 1919 Spanish Revival property in Ojai, reopened as a 50-room hotel after being closed for half a century. Located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, it features interiors by Ramin Shamshiri and Eric Goode, who also runs a nearby turtle conservancy. The hotel includes 31 main rooms, 11 bungalows, and 8 in Sycamore House. The Condor Bar offers Mexican-inspired dishes, while the Ojai Playhouse and Libbey Bowl offer local entertainment. A spa is planned for 2027.

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