Miscellaneous - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 57

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SOOM Serves Up Korean BBQ in Covent Garden

🍴 Korean cuisine is flourishing in London, with 3KOBROS introducing SOOM in Covent Garden. This spot, located at 99 St Martin’s Lane, offers a unique BBQ experience with electric grills at each stone table. The interior features a 12-seat circular table, Goryeo celadon vases, and a two-metre-wide ceremonial gong. SOOM serves premium meats, vegetarian options, and creative desserts, alongside soju and Korean-inspired cocktails, inviting guests to enjoy shared dining in a serene setting.

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Chef Adam Handling MBE announces hospitality-only 50% offer at Frog by Adam Handling

🍴 Chef Adam Handling MBE is offering a 50% discount on lunch and dinner bills at his Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden. This offer is valid every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until the end of February. The promotion is exclusive to hospitality professionals, requiring proof of employment. Reservations must be made via email ([email protected]) and are subject to availability. The first two bookings dine for free. Follow @adamhandling and @frogbyah to share the offer.

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What’s the real reason travelers use flight subscriptions? To get past assumptions, we asked a very simple question to more than 200,000 actual flight subscription users who purchased a… | Iñaki Uriz Millan

✈️ More than 200,000 users of Caravelo-powered flight subscriptions across six airline partners were surveyed. Over two-thirds use their subscriptions to visit family and friends, highlighting modern mobility trends. People often live, study, work, and form relationships in different regions, necessitating frequent travel. Subscriptions cater to essential and relational travel needs by offering predictable pricing, flexibility, and lower friction, supporting frequent, repeat journeys.

Wes Anderson’s visual worlds turn cinema into travel imagination

🎥 Jan 14, 2026, London: The Design Museum hosts "Wes Anderson: The Archives," showcasing over 700 items from Wes Anderson’s films. The exhibition explores how Anderson’s distinct visual style and handcrafted set designs inspire viewers to explore real-world places reflecting his cinematic settings. Elements such as journeys and unique locations, central to his films, influence travel desires, demonstrating cinema’s power in shaping cultural tastes and travel aspirations. Get more details [here](https://globetrender.com/2026/01/13/wes-anderson-exhibition-film-worlds-fuel-travel-dreams/).

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Tripadvisor Shares Top 2026 Travel Destinations

📅 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards spotlight Bali, Indonesia, as the No. 1 Top Destination globally. New York City leads the U.S. list again. Madeira, Portugal, ranks as the No. 1 Trending Destination. Dublin, Ireland, tops Solo Travel Destinations, and London, U.K., is named the best Food Destination. Singapore claims the top spot for Culture Destinations. For romantic getaways, Bali is the No. 1 Honeymoon Destination. These recognitions guide travelers to diverse global experiences.

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Podcast Notes /// How to Think Like a World-Class Marketer | Rory Sutherland | The Knowledge Project

💰 Luxury purchases, like a €30,000 Hermès Kelly bag, are Veblen goods, valued for perceived exclusivity. Resale prices often surpass original costs, especially on platforms like eBay. Rory Sutherland highlights self-signaling for ego boosts. Professor Paul Dolan rationalizes his Rolex through "cost per entertainment hour," similar to evaluating video games or TVs. Despite status-driven behavior, luxury items can foster social interactions, as noted in Will Storr's "The Status Game.

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TrustYou Ranks #2 on Hotel Tech Report’s ‘Top Reputation Management’ 2026 List

📈 TrustYou ranked #2 globally in Reputation Management in the 2026 HotelTechAwards by Hotel Tech Report. With over 2,603 software companies reviewed, and data from 25,000+ verified reviews between September 1, 2025, and December 15, 2025, TrustYou's AI-driven platform was recognized for seamless guest experiences. Hotel Tech Report analyzes over 100,000 data points to rank top hotel tech. Jordan Hollander, CEO of Hotel Tech Report, emphasizes the data-driven nature of the rankings.

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Gen Z Luxury Spending Shifts to TikTok | Gennaro Cuofano posted on the topic | LinkedIn

📱 The luxury market peaked at $432B in 2023, dropping to $419B by 2025. Customer numbers fell from 400M post-Covid to 335–345M in 2025. Online shopping plateaued at 20%, while monobrand stores rose to 37%. In 2026, China's livestream retail will hit $1.1T, while the U.S. will reach $68B. Key platforms include Alibaba, Taobao Live, TikTok, and Instagram. Brands like Nordstrom and Sephora are exploring this format, with Covet by Christos reaching $200M in sales.

Lark Hotels Renews BLLA Membership, Championing Creativity & Independent Spirit

🏨 Lark Hotels renewed its membership with BLLA, reinforcing its commitment to independent luxury lodging. Founded in 2012, Lark comprises nearly 100 hotels across the U.S. BLLA, established in 2009, offers education, community, and advocacy, aligning with Lark's experiential hospitality focus. Key properties include AWOL Kennebunkport, Blind Tiger Asheville, and The Merchant in Salem. This partnership supports Lark’s growth, creativity, and financial strength in the boutique hotel industry.

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⭐ 1-Star Check-in Experience: BNE International Over the weekend, I helped my mother check in for her Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight at Brisbane International. What we encountered raises serious… | Andrew Crompton

✈️ Over the weekend at Brisbane International Airport, the new Amadeus self-service check-in kiosks for Singapore Airlines replaced staffed counters. Usability issues arose, particularly for older passengers, families, and nervous flyers, due to poorly located passport scanners, confusing graphics, and text-heavy screens. While digitization aims to simplify, the experience instead transferred complexity to travelers, raising concerns about whether this is specific to Amadeus or a broader airport trend.

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