Jade - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 3

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Neit Partners with Chef Endo Kazutoshi to Launch Silent Harmony, a Limited-Edition Whiskey Blend Developed by the Acclaimed Chef and Third-Generation Sushi Master

🍺 NEIT, in October 2025, collaborated with Chef Endo Kazutoshi to launch Silent Harmony, a limited edition Irish whiskey. Crafted over 34 years since 1991, Silent Harmony is a triple-distilled single malt, priced at £2,995 per bottle. Only 185 bottles will be available, reflecting a blend of tradition and contemporary aesthetics, with floral and herbal notes. This collaboration exemplifies NEIT's storytelling ethos and Chef Kazutoshi's precision in crafting excellence.

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PBH Hotel Group opens Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

🍹 Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort will open in February 2026, in the Salgados Nature Reserve. This €12 million project by PBH Hotel Group will feature 250 rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, spa, and five dining concepts. The brand, founded in 2021, aims to promote Portuguese culture. Joana Saraiva leads the design, focusing on natural harmony. This marks the third Wine & Books Hotels, following Lisbon (2021) and Porto (2024).

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SCHLOSS Spa named Scotland’s Best Hotel Spa 2025: Plan an award-winning autumn spa break

🏝️ SCHLOSS Spa at the SCHLOSS Roxburghe hotel won Scotland’s Best Hotel Spa 2025 at the World Spa Awards. This 5-star hotel, located in the Borders, also holds an AA Recommended Spa status. The "Reconnect with Nature" package, priced at £310 per person, includes archery, walks, massages, and more. Set in 300 acres, the estate offers golf, fishing, and whisky tasting. Dining options feature Sunlaws and Charlie’s.

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Lamington Group launches new AI reception to support challenges facing the hospitality sector

💻 Co-founders Vieri Balboni and Robert Godwin developed DreamDesk, launched with Lamington Group, to tackle the hospitality sector's challenges. DreamDesk automates up to 90% of routine tasks, decreasing front desk workloads by 60%. UKHospitality reports 132,000 vacancies in the sector, up 48% from pre-pandemic levels. The system is integrated with room2 hometels and Lamington Apartments, planning expansion to 50 hotels by year-end. DreamDesk streamlines operations, allowing staff to focus on high-value interactions.

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Serra Introduces Farm-to-Mayfair Table DInner Series in Collaboration with Horrell & Horrell

🍳 Chef Alex Povall, alongside Somerset restaurateurs Jules & Steve Horrell, is launching a dinner series at The Chancery Rosewood’s Serra. Starting on 29 October 2025, it features seasonal produce from Horrell & Horrell's smallholding. The series continues on 26 November 2025 and 26 March 2026. A four-course menu is priced at £95 per person, with an optional £50 wine pairing available. Products from Horrell & Horrell will be sold at GSQ, the hotel's delicatessen.

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Kerth Gumbs, Woongchul Park & Bomee Ki Among Winners at Le Cordon Bleu London Alumni Event

🎂 On September 12th, Le Cordon Bleu London celebrated its 130th anniversary with an Alumni Chapter event at CORD, Fleet Street. Over 100 global alumni attended, aiming for 130 to mark the milestone. The first Le Cordon Bleu London Alumni Awards were presented, recognizing Woongchul Park & Bomee Ki, Kerth Gumbs, Charlotte O’Kelly, Maciej Pisarek, and Salina Campbell. The gathering highlighted the institute’s global influence, with over 35 schools in 20 countries.

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Cameron House invests £300k in spa transformation

🏊 Cameron House, located on Loch Lomond, unveiled a £300,000 redesign of Cameron Spa, with a revamped indoor pool, hydro, and hot tubs, alongside new showers, and lockers. Café Spa extended hours to 9 am–5 pm. Gillian McGraffin, with 25+ years in the luxury spa sector, is the new Spa Director. The project enhances wellness offerings and reinforces Cameron House as a top Scottish luxury destination, boasting amenities like a rooftop infinity pool and diverse treatments.

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Niets Co. Brings Premium Alcohol-Free Spirits to the UK with Fortnum & Mason Launch

🍷 Premium alcohol-free distillery NietsCo. launched in the UK, debuting at Fortnum & Mason. Founded by Alexandre Hauben in Belgium, NietsCo. offers four flagship products. Havaniets №1 0.0% (£36) and Botaniets Original 0.0% (£29.95) have won multiple international awards. Aperiniets (£23.00) crafted in Italy, shines in spritz variations. These spirits range from 5 to 6 kcal per serving, emphasizing flavor and craftsmanship. NietsCo. aims to offer exciting alcohol-free options with quality and innovation.

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Chef Nina Matsunaga launches new restaurant concept Tsuchi

🍴 Nina Matsunaga launches Tsuchi, a new restaurant concept at The Black Bull, Sedbergh, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The tasting menu, priced at £85 for seven courses, is available Wednesday to Saturday dinner and Saturday lunch. Matsunaga blends British seasonal ingredients with Japanese and German influences. Wine pairing costs an additional £55. Reservations via phone or the website.

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Sip & Sax: A weekly jazz & cocktail night at ‘35 Bar & Lounge, Meliá White House

🎷 Every Wednesday, Meliá White House in London hosts "Sip & Sax" from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at '35 Bar and Lounge, featuring live music by pianist or saxophonist and singer. Guests enjoy 50% off cocktails during Social Hour from 7 pm to 9 pm. Notable performers include Stacey Dawson and Jon Nickoll. Signature cocktails include Delicious Sour, Flora Dora, and Vesper, and guests can savor a varied food menu. For reservations, call +44 207 391 3000.

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