Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 17

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Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Launches New Themed Afternoon Tea in Official Partnership with The Great Gatsby: A New Musical at The London Coliseum

🍺 Sheraton Grand London Park Lane partners with "The Great Gatsby: A New Musical" at the London Coliseum for an exclusive afternoon tea and cocktail experience from 16 May to 7 September 2025. Located in Mayfair, the hotel offers a themed dining experience in its 1920s Palm Court, with prices starting at £65. The musical runs from 11 April to 7 September 2025, featuring stars like Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann.

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Dare to C.A.R.E. – Transforming Luxury Hospitality Through Meaningful Experiences

📚 Dr. Carmen Vlasceanu, in May 2025, discusses in her book, *Dare to C.A.R.E.*, the importance of human connection in luxury hospitality. Highlighting the *C.A.R.E.* philosophy—Connection, Authenticity, Re-engineering, and Evolution—she emphasizes how a proactive and empathetic approach enhances guest experiences. *Global Hospitality & Maritime Leaders* provide courses to master these skills. Prioritizing employee well-being and resilience, she argues, ensures sustainable success and lasting guest satisfaction.

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Sparcstudio celebrates the opening of its latest project: The Brasserie at Sopwell House

🏨 Sparcstudio re-launched The Brasserie at Sopwell House, Hertfordshire in May 2025 to elevate guest experiences. The redesign encourages longer stays and offers a space combining elegance with modern flair. Sopwell House, led by Hotel Director Rafi Bejerano, received Condé Nast Johansen's 2025 award for Best Recently Renovated Hotel. Key features include bespoke furniture, versatile seating, and ambient lighting. This follows Sparcstudio's 16-year collaboration with the Bejerano family, including the £14 million Cottonmill Spa project.

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A Taste Of Bombay, A Stay In History: Design Revealed For Permit Room Portobello Restaurant And Lodgings

🏠 Permit Room, part of Dishoom, opened its first lodgings in May 2025 at 186 Portobello Rd, London. Housed in the historic Colville Hotel, originally from the mid-1860s, it features a 70-cover bar cafe, a 44-seat dining room, and two guest bedrooms. The venue, designed by Macaulay Sinclair, blends Bombay's bar culture with Victorian elements. More than 30 art pieces by South Asian artists enrich the space, led by Laura Newstead.

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THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

🎷 Downstairs At The Grand, Birmingham City Centre’s only late night jazz bar, opens on Friday 16th May, operating Thursdays to Saturdays from 10pm to 2am at The Grand Hotel Birmingham. It features live music with artists like Tom Seals, Dino Baptiste, Chris 'Beebe' Aldridge, Dana Gillespie, and Lisa-Marie Holmes. Joe Spinoza And Friends perform on the opening night, followed by a diverse lineup including The Voice Of Rafael Nannetti and Genevieve Jazz throughout May. The venue offers cocktails, wines, and a late-night food menu. Visit www.downstairsatthegrand.co.uk for more details.

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Kronos Homes launches sales of Marriott branded residences at Salgados Resort, Algarve

🏠 Kronos Homes launches 96 branded residences at Salgados Beach, Algarve, Portugal. The properties, managed by Highgate Portugal, include 42 Westin and 54 Marriott residences, with prices starting at €675,000 and €330,000, respectively. Located 100m from the beach and 35 minutes from Faro Airport, these residences offer premium amenities like pools, spas, and golf. Ideal for investment, the Algarve is known for its beaches and golf courses, promising capital appreciation.

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Noodle and Beer – reverse Happy Hour

🍜 Noodle and Beer, a new establishment in Chinatown's Wardour Street, London, sets the scene for late-night fun with a reverse happy hour Thursday to Sunday, 10pm-midnight, offering 2-for-1 classic cocktails. Open until 4am on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the venue serves spicy Sichuan dishes and small bites, ensuring the Spring 2025 nights are not only vibrant but also delicious. ????️

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Opera Contemporary firms the sleeping area furniture for the prestigious project Hilltop House

🏠 Opera Contemporary, a luxury furniture brand, furnished the sleeping area of Hilltop House, a private villa in Metro Manila, Philippines, curated by Moda Interni and Casa Licup. The master bedroom features a Dorothy bed with a green bouclé fabric headboard, 350 cm wide, and accommodates a 200x200 cm mattress. Additional pieces include the Fritz bench, Sophie armchair, and a Ø120-cm New Brian coffee table with Arabescato Vagli marble. Opera Contemporary highlighted bespoke Italian craftsmanship.

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Lake District hotel resort launches solar energy project

🌞 English Lakes Hotels invested £195,000 in 385 solar panels at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Windermere. In 2025, these panels will generate over 130,000 kWh annually, saving £1.3m in lifetime costs and reducing CO₂ emissions by 33 tons per year. Hydropower already provides 12% of the hotel's electricity, saving £36,000 in 2024. The project aims at carbon neutrality, with payback expected in six years and parallels the planting of 6,000 trees.

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The Boat: The restaurant and micro-farm by Liam Dillon paving the way with sustainable practices in Lichfield, Staffordshire

🌊 The Boat, a restaurant and micro-farm in Lichfield, Staffordshire, helmed by Chef Liam Dillon, is Michelin guide recommended and included in the Estrella Damm Top Gastropubs list. Earning Three Rosettes and noted for its wine list and sustainability, it was a finalist in the 2024 AA sustainability award. Over eight years, Liam transformed a pub into a venue with on-site produce, including 5 bee hives, pigs, 24 hens, and various crops like cicely and wasabi. The Boat's menu, featuring Porthilly rock oysters, Staffordshire lamb, and more, is based on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, and supplemented by an aquaponics system farming trout. Guests can choose from a la carte or tasting menus, complemented by organic and biodynamic wines.

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