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Mastercard Survey Reveals 49% of Brits Plan 'Skilliday' Trips, Prioritizing Learning New Skills Over Traditional Breaks

🏠 The 'skilliday' trend is on the rise as 49% of Brits plan skill-based trips. A survey of 27,000 European holidaymakers reveals that 48% of Brits have already booked such trips. Notably, 70% of 18-24 year-olds are leading this trend. 44% of tourists are willing to pay more for skill-learning experiences, reflecting a shift towards valuing experiences over goods. This trend supports local SMEs, contributing to tourism's 10.5% of EU GDP. Key interests include food production (33%) and language skills (32%).

Effective Restaurant Design Integrates Layout, Lighting, and Acoustics to Enhance Guest Experience and Operational Efficiency

28 June 2026

🏠 Restaurant design is crucial for guest experience, impacting everything from layout to acoustics. Efficient layouts improve staff workflow and guest satisfaction. Lighting should adapt subtly through the day. Materials must balance aesthetics and acoustics. Seating should mix comfort with capacity. Hotel restaurants face unique challenges, needing flexibility for varied demands. Avoid common mistakes like overcrowded tables and poor lighting. Thoughtful design integrates atmosphere and operations, enhancing both guest experience and marketing potential.

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Raines Appoints Chris Hall and Ryan Turner as Strategic Advisors for Woven by Raines Lifestyle Division in Southeast

🍴 Raines announced that restaurant veterans Chris Hall and Ryan Turner, with over two decades of experience, will serve as strategic advisors for Woven by Raines, focusing on boutique properties in the Southeast U.S. They previously collaborated on converting the Rose Hill Estate in Aiken, SC. This partnership aims to enhance restaurant concepts, optimize revenue, and enrich guest experiences across Woven's portfolio, with flexibility for menu updates without significant reinvestment.

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Virginia Sin Launches Field Lighting Collection Inspired by James Turrell at 2026 International Contemporary Furniture Fair

🏠 Virginia Sin, originally from California, transitioned to a full-time ceramics career in 2016, running a 9,000 sq. ft. studio in Brooklyn with a team of 19. Her first major success came in 2007 with a porcelain paper plate design, winning a Design Within Reach Award in 2008. Her latest collection, Field, shown at the 2026 ICFF, features 120 color and material combinations, inspired by James Turrell's light installations.

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Aimbridge Hospitality Launches Global Sales Office to Unify Regional Operations and Enhance Revenue Opportunities

25 June 2026

📈 Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest third-party hotel management company, has launched its Global Sales Office, unifying sales operations across the US, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa under one global structure. This initiative integrates sales, marketing, and revenue management via a unified Salesforce platform. Aimbridge will focus on global accounts and multi-region relationships, enhancing corporate and group travel expertise. This provides improved revenue measurement and visibility for owners across all regions.

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CherryHouse Café in Dubai Offers Unique Coffee Experience with Transparent Pipe Bean Journey Display

☕ CherryHouse, located in Dubai and designed by Verhaal Studio, offers a unique coffee experience. The café highlights coffee's journey with transparent pipes, showcasing beans traveling from roastery to café. Its interiors feature a cherry hue, inspired by the coffee fruit, and a mix of warm metallics and tactile materials that merge baking and coffee rituals. The design emphasizes process, transforming the space into a calm backdrop for engaging coffee and baking experiences.

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Aimbridge Hospitality Launches Global Sales Office to Unify Operations Across Regions and Enhance Revenue Opportunities

📈 Aimbridge Hospitality launched a global sales office in Plano, Texas, unifying sales operations across the U.S., LATAM, EMEA, and its All-Inclusive division. This strategic move, announced by Chief Commercial Officer Allison Handy, aims to enhance global customer relationships, scale operations, and improve revenue opportunities. Aimbridge is focusing on global accounts, expanding expertise in corporate and group travel, and promoting transparency and standardized reporting for owners.

The Arundell Hotel in Devon Listed for Sale at £2.5m After Renovation and Investment Upgrades

🏨 The Arundell, a country hotel in Lifton, Devon, is on sale for £2.5 million. Owned by Simon Village and Arabella Monro, the property features 21 en-suite bedrooms, a two-bedroom cottage, and a four-bedroom staff flat. It offers a gastro pub, café, and historic event space. The hotel has access to over 22 miles of private fishing and a fly-fishing school. An EV charging hub with 16 Tesla chargers served over 26,000 vehicles in 2025. Christie and Co are managing the sale.

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Linehouse Designs Interiors for Bangkok's Central Park Shopping Centre with Silver, Copper, and Bronze Atriums

🏬 Central Park, located next to Bangkok's Lumpini Park, features interiors by Chinese studio Linehouse. This mixed-use development, on the former site of the Dusit Thani Hotel, includes a hotel, residences, offices, and a six-story retail podium. Spanning 40,000 square meters, the shopping center has four levels of fashion retail and two dining levels. Its design is centered around three metal-clad atriums—silver, copper, and bronze—symbolizing prosperity in Thai culture.

Navan Acquires Smartrips to Control $185 Billion Brazilian Corporate Travel Market by Integrating Operations

🗺 Navan is acquiring Smartrips, a Brazilian travel management company, to integrate it fully into its platform by the end of July 2026. This move shifts $185 billion in Brazilian corporate travel transactions onto Navan's own systems, eliminating the need for partner sites. Following previous strategies used in Germany and India, Navan consolidates corporate travel by owning the entire booking process. This acquisition includes IATA credentials and local expertise, enhancing Navan's control in Brazil.

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