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Mamma Mia! Edinburgh’s Simply Greek Opens Vibrant New Home Near the Playhouse

🍱 Simply Greek, a family-owned restaurant in Edinburgh, has grown from a 16-seat taverna to a 45-seat venue at 8 Union Street, near the Edinburgh Playhouse. Known for authentic Greek cuisine, it offers dishes like moussaka and souvlaki. Owner Dimitris Zarkalis celebrates customer support and invites guests Monday to Friday between 4-5.30 PM for a free mezze with orders. The restaurant embodies Greek hospitality with simple ingredients and big flavors.
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Amex GBT explores potential sale

🛫 Nov 25, 2025: Amex GBT is evaluating a possible sale after shares dropped 23% in a year amidst acquisition scrutiny. With American Express holding a 30.1% stake, the company's 2024–2025 CWT acquisition is under antitrust review in the US and UK. Competing in a crowded market with Booking Holdings and others, advisers are exploring interest from corporate travel platforms and private equity. The decision on potential sale remains open.
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New on the Menu: Taiwanese fried chicken and a jalapeño popper hand roll

🍴 Bret Thorn, a Denver native, is the Senior Food & Beverage Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and Restaurant Hospitality since 2016. In 2006, he won the Jesse H. Neal Award. A Tufts University magna cum laude graduate, Bret also studied at Le Cordon Bleu and worked for ABC News in 1989. He authored entries in the Oxford Encyclopedia (2012) and the Oxford Companion (2015). Inducted into Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014, he resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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Bathtub Gin x Tart London Collaborate on Limited-Edition ‘Folklore’ Bottle Design

🍷 Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison's Tart London partners with Bathtub Gin to release a limited edition gin, available from November 13, 2025, at Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Morrisons for £33.50. This UK-wide release features a design inspired by British winter folklore. The collaboration aligns with Bathtub Gin’s campaign as "the gin of hosting." Previously founded in 2012, Tart London is known for its Belgravia restaurant, Wild by Tart, and its vibrant hospitality ethos.
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Travelport signs multi-year agreement with…

🚀 Travelport, a leading travel technology company, has signed a multi-year distribution deal with Riyadh Air. By 2030, Riyadh Air aims to fly to over 100 destinations, supported by Travelport’s network, which connects with global travel agencies and corporate buyers. The airline, part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, has already ordered over 180 aircraft. This collaboration focuses on integrating NDC technology and delivering personalized offers, further enhancing Riyadh Air's retail strategy.
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Selling time, not rooms

🏖 Nov 21, 2025, ultra-luxury remote resorts focus on selling emotional value and time, rather than rates or market share. Traditional revenue management tools like compsets and pricing engines are less relevant. Instead, experiences, context, and emotional yield management take precedence. Competitors are alternative experiences like yachts and villas. Automation is limited; personalized systems are crucial. Revenue leaders become curators of experiences, emphasizing decision intelligence and demand refinement to maintain exclusivity and integrity.
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Qatar Airways and IHG launch corporate rewards partnership

✈️ Qatar Airways and IHG Hotels & Resorts partner to align Beyond Business with IHG Business Edge programs, enhancing corporate travel rewards. Enrollees in IHG Business Edge get free membership, IHG One Rewards Gold Elite status, and 50,000 bonus Qrewards after their first Qatar Airways flight. Qatar Airways, awarded "World’s Best Business Class" by Skytrax in 2025, offers additional perks like free Starlink Wi-Fi. This collaboration supports evolving corporate travel needs through combined network benefits.
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Danny Meyer’s Roman trattoria concept Maialino to reopen in New York City 2027

🍴 Bret Thorn, a Colorado native, serves as Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation's Restaurant News since 1999, sharing expertise in culinary trends. He has a BA in History from Tufts University and studied at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris. Thorn's career highlights include writing for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and working for ABC News in 1989. Awarded the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award, he resides in Brooklyn, N.Y., and contributes to major publications.
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Ripe expands into holiday homes insurance

📈 Digital MGA Ripe, in 2025, acquired Schofields Limited, a holiday homes insurance specialist, marking Ripe's first entry into this market. Schofields, established in 1984 in Bolton, serves over 10,000 policyholders and recently won a Gold Trusted Service Award. The Schofield family continues to lead, with Keith Schofield as a consultant. Ripe aims to expand Schofields' growth using its technology and marketing expertise.
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