Miscellaneous - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 21

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Bienvenue Bistro Sablé: A new French bistro arrives in Islington

🍴 Bistro Sablé opens on November 3rd at 63-69 Canonbury Rd, London, N1 2DG, replacing The Smokehouse. This 65-seater restaurant, part of the Noble Inns collection, offers classic French bistro cuisine in a relaxed setting. Key features include an intimate dining area, open kitchen, and a garden space. With a wine list curated by Alex Froslet, 95% of wines are available flexibly. Bistro Sablé serves French classics, including Sunday roasts of Pork, Lamb, Beef, or Chicken.

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European outdoor hospitality in transformation

🏖 European Camping Group (ECG) has rebranded, two years into its transformation plan, to unify corporate and operational brands. Following Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund investment, ECG aims for a cohesive identity. From 2026, all French operations will consolidate under the Homair brand, which holds a 43% brand awareness. Alannia Resorts, acquired in July 2025, will also adopt the ECG identity. A new Homair website and a Europe-wide campaign are set to launch in December.

Airline chiefs warn shutdown is pushing U.S. aviation to the brink

🛫 Nov 3, 2025, airline executives from United, American, and Airlines for America urged Congress to resolve the government shutdown. Unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA officers continue working, ensuring safety amid rising financial stress. The U.S. Travel Association reported $4.3 billion in lost travel spending since the shutdown began on October 1. Currently, under 2% of flights are delayed, but prolonged disruptions threaten holiday travel. Airlines demand a clean continuing resolution to restore operations.

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Ivy Studio designs “bold and glamorous” Montreal restaurant

🎣 Ivy Studio designed the "Limousine" bar and restaurant, which opened in 2025 in Montreal's Saint-Lambert suburb. Located on Victoria Avenue, it features red velvet, dark wood paneling, and a central diamond-shaped bar with a green marble countertop. The design reflects vintage luxury limousine interiors. Velvet curtains create a theatrical entrance, and the space includes tubular tan leather banquettes and black mosaic tiles. The venue caters to a younger demographic, offering a bold new dining experience.

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Ambiente Projects

📚 Interior Looks expands its range in the Living area, offering top-quality furniture and furnishings. Manufacturer brands exhibit their products, catering to design-focused retailers, interior architects, planners, and designers in hospitality and international contract business. Located in Frankfurt, the event is part of the Ambiente fair, showcasing innovations in interior design to a diverse audience seeking inspiration and high-quality products for various projects.

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New on the Menu: An Italian grilled cheese sandwich and a kosher Tarte Tatin

🍳 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, is known for his expertise in food trends and French cuisine. Since 1999, he's been with Nation’s Restaurant News and joined Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. He studied at Le Cordon Bleu in 1986 and graduated from Tufts University in 1990. Notably, he worked for ABC News during the Tiananmen protests in 1989. Thorn received the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into Disciples d'Escoffier in 2014.

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BEAR by Carlo Scotto opens in Beaconsfield

🍴 Marking a new culinary chapter, BEAR by Carlo Scotto opened in Beaconsfield, October 2025. Located in the Crazy Bear Hotel, this 14-cover restaurant showcases a British foraged tasting menu inspired by Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Seasonal ingredients include mushrooms from Hogback Wood and wild garlic from Peterley Wood. Guests enjoy an eight-course menu, foraged cocktails, and rare wine pairings. The intimate design features a Nero Portoro marble counter for an immersive dining experience.

U.S. air demand weakens as global travel continues to climb

✈️ Oct 31, 2025: U.S. domestic air travel demand dropped 1.7% year over year in September, following a 0.2% dip in August. Capacity increased slightly by 0.1%, but the load factor fell to 80.2%. Global air demand grew 3.6%, driven mainly by international routes. Asia-Pacific led with 7.4% growth, while North America saw a 0.1% decline. Despite this, IATA forecasts a 3% increase in available seats for the holiday season.

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Boston’s South Station Unveils a Historic Transformation

🌇 Boston's South Station, opened in 1899, receives its first major upgrade since the 1980s. Pelli Clarke & Partners redesigned the station, featuring a new concourse with 10 concrete arches and three domes, improving transit connectivity. Rising above is a 52-story tower with 680,000 sq ft of office space, 166 Ritz-Carlton residences, retail, and dining. The project boasts LEED Gold precertification and a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, symbolizing Boston’s evolution and leadership.

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Hyatt moves forward with an ambitious EMEA expansion plan

📅 Hyatt is accelerating expansion in EMEA with a 2025–2026 pipeline. The strategy includes luxury, lifestyle, and wellness-led developments in key locations like Lisbon, Rome, the Red Sea, and AlUla. This plan aims to enhance brand presence in high-growth areas and diversify its portfolio.

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