Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 25

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Jomast secures new tenant for Elder Way

💅 Jomast secured a 10-year lease with Kerry Featherstone and Sara Fern for a 1,636 sq. ft unit at Chesterfield's Elder Way, set to open in May. The development, a former Co-op, now boasts a Premier Inn, eight street level units, with Feather & Fern joining Bottle & Thyme and Hotpod Yoga. The salon will create nine jobs and occupy a remodeled corner unit on Knifesmithgate and Elder Way. Only one unit remains available in the area, with strong interest reported by WSB Property.

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Strike a Pose with Hilton Lake Como’s Milan Fashion Week Aperitivo

🏆 Hilton Lake Como, located near Italy's famous lake, offers a special Aperitivo for Milan Fashion Week AW25/6 from February 24th to March 3rd, 2025, at Terrazza 241. The event features two themed cocktails: Blue Jeans (€18) and Icon (€20), accompanied by a three-tier stand of sweet and savory snacks, available nightly between 5-8pm. The hotel, formerly a silk factory, boasts 170 rooms with a starting rate of €350 per night for double occupancy, breakfast included.

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The Reset Residency: Rebalance with Traditional Eastern Therapies at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives

🧘 Dr. Tridendra Shakya, Nepalese wellness practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience, will be consulting guests at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives from February 17 to March 31. Specializing in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, acupuncture and modern therapies, he offers treatments for stress, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Sessions include acupuncture for chronic pain and anti-aging, an acupuncture-based weight loss session, yogic cleansing therapy for detox and gut immunity, Sleep Well package combining breathwork and foot bath, Acu-Massage treatment with cupping and Marma point massage, as well as Yoga Nidra for sleep improvement, therapeutic yoga, and Motion Meditation. Prices start at USD 240 for 60 minutes. Book at https://www.standardhotels.com/maldives/properties/huruvalhi.

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with a Luxurious Champagne & Sushi Experience at Akira Back, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London

👛 Akira Back at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London celebrates International Women's Day with a dining experience throughout March 2025. Offer runs 1-31 March, for £60pp, including sushi, sashimi, rolls, and a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut. ABar Rooftop gives Sushi & Champagne diners an extra 30% off Moët bottles. Chef Akira Back highlights the event's aim to honour women with food, drinks, and memories. Reservations are recommended due to limited availability.

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Shiko Group Set to Hit £9.2m Turnover

🍺 Shiko Group, a North West bar and kitchen operator, projects a turnover of £9.2m for the current year and £14m for 2025/26 after acquiring The Lawn Club in Manchester in 2017. Starting with a £300,000 turnover in 2019, the Group now boasts eight venues across Manchester and Leeds, with plans for expansion in Manchester and beyond. Anthony Ellis, co-founder, credits the success to unique venues and the team's hard work.

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Kaldewei hosts Luxstainability event at the Bulgari Hotel London

📍 KALDEWEI's panel at Bulgari Hotel, Knightsbridge London on 5th February discussed "Luxstainability™"—the melding of luxury and sustainability. Notable panelists included Roberto Martinez from Kaldewei, designer Stefan Diez, Amy Nelson-Bennett, CEO of Positive Luxury, and Siobhan Kelly of David Collins Studio. The Bulgari Hotel, which has used Kaldewei's sustainable bathtubs for 13+ years, showcased the new OYO DUO bath by Diez—100% recyclable and water-efficient. Kaldewei, a family business for over 100 years, emphasizes sustainability through EPDs tracking products since 2009, and uses Bluemint green steel, aligning with the Paris Agreement's science-based targets. Approximately two-thirds of their materials are sourced from Germany, and the rest mainly from Europe, ensuring a circular lifecycle. The luxury sector's influence on sustainability and the importance of educating consumers on long-term value were highlighted, with an emphasis on the EU's net-zero goal within 25 years.

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Easter Skiing Escapes: Spring Luxury at Elizabeth Arthotel

🏂 Easter falls on 18-21 April in 2025, providing a prime late-season ski opportunity in Ischgl, Austrian Alps. Ischgl, with skiing until May, offers longer daylight, milder temperatures, and a high-altitude terrain that maintains excellent conditions. The Elizabeth Arthotel, established in 1976, offers luxury accommodations with ski-in/ski-out access and amenities like a spa, infinity pool, and gourmet dining. Ischgl celebrates 30 years of Top of the Mountain Concerts in 2025, featuring artists like Shaggy on 20 April, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike on 1 May, and OneRepublic on 3 May. The resort has 239 km of pistes, 45 lifts, and runs up to 11 km, including a connection to Switzerland's Samnaun region. Hotel guests can enjoy a six-course tasting menu and a 7,000-bottle wine cellar. Owner Mirjam Aloys highlights the unique late-season skiing experience at Ischgl.

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Interview with Francesco Braun’s: Brining KAY Sake to the Forefront

🍹 Francesco Braun, an expert in spirits, collaborates with KAY Sake, a brand that is redefining sake for a global audience. KAY Sake stands out due to its versatility and appeal in the luxury bar scene, catering to the demand for lower-alcohol, gluten-free options. The Junmai Daiginjo type sake is uniquely rich, making it suitable for cocktails and low ABV drinks. Its bottle, designed by Marcel Wanders, effectively communicates the brand's quality and heritage. With three signature serves—KAY on the rocks, KAY Japanese Spritz, and KAY Japanese Martini—KAY Sake targets health-conscious consumers. Braun has showcased KAY Sake at events such as London Cocktail Week, receiving positive feedback. KAY Sake is part of a trend towards fusing Eastern and Western cultures in hospitality, available at top London cocktail bars like Kwãnt Mayfair and Tayēr + Elementary.

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Head Chef at Michelin-starred Restaurant de Kas, Savannah Hagendijk, Pops Up at Firebird for International Woman’s Day 2025

👩 On International Women’s Day 2025, Firebird in Soho, London, will host a pop-up featuring Savannah Hagendijk from Amsterdam’s Michelin-starred Restaurant de Kas. The event, celebrating female culinary talent, will occur on Saturday, 8th March and showcase De Kas' plant-to-plate dishes integrated with Firebird’s open-fire cooking style. The restaurant cultivates 300 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruit, and will offer exclusive dishes paired with wines selected by co-founder Anna Dolgushina.

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Briar At Number One Bruton Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand Just Four Months After Openning

🍴 Briar at Number One Bruton, led by Sam Lomas, earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand just four months after opening. The Somerset restaurant, praised for its exceptional value and quality, showcases simple, seasonal, farm-to-fork dining. Lomas, a former River Cottage chef and Great British Menu contestant, focuses on local produce. Briar has been shortlisted for "Chef to Watch" and "New Restaurant of the Year" at the Good Food Guide Awards, and listed in Squaremeal’s Top 100. Owners Claudia Waddams and Aled Rees partnered with Lomas for Briar, which replaced the Michelin-starred Osip at their hotel.

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