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Luxury Spa Hotel Galgorm Resort Joins Elegant Hotel Collection as First Northern Ireland Member

  • Sophie Weir
  • 4 February 2025
🏛 Galgorm Resort, a luxury resort and spa in Northern Ireland, joins the Elegant Hotel Collection, increasing the exclusive membership to 32 in celebration of the brand's first anniversary. Set within 500 acres on the North Antrim Coast, Galgorm Resort offers 201 accommodations, including suites, cabins, and residences. The resort is positioned near Belfast airports and features award-winning restaurants, bars, conference facilities, and is part of the Galgorm Collection, which includes Roe Park Resort, Galgorm Castle Estate, The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, The Old Inn, and two restaurants in Belfast. The partnership aims to expand market reach to luxury travelers in the UK and USA, targeting MICE and Group bookings.
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Uga Ulagalla, Sri Lanka, Serves Memorable Outdoor Dining Experience, ‘Kamatha at Uga Ulagalla’

  • Sophie Weir
  • 29 January 2025
🍴 Uga, a Sri Lankan hotel group, offers Kamatha at Uga Ulagalla, a year-round traditional dining experience on a 58-acre estate near Anuradhapura. The event, serving 25 local dishes, is held at a traditional Kamatha pavilion and costs $55 per person for half-board guests, $110 for bed and breakfast guests, with a 15-diner capacity. Uga Ulagalla is a 25-villa five-star resort, where rates start from $481 per night for two adults in an Ulagalla Pool Villa on a bed and breakfast basis.
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First look at The Reserve: Luxury accommodation at Chester Zoo, with conservation at its heart

  • Sophie Weir
  • 29 January 2025
🦒 Chester Zoo's new luxury lodge, The Reserve, opens August 2025, welcoming guests starting mid-August with bookings from 29 January. The UK destination features safari-style accommodation, exclusive animal encounters, and supports conservation efforts for endangered species. The Reserve offers 51 sustainable lodges, variously accommodating 2-6 people, with lakeside and savannah views, and includes a restaurant, bar, and private zoo access. TROO Hospitality manages the guest experience. Contact reservations@thereservechesterzoo.com for booking.
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Interview with Norton Park Hotel, Spa and Manor House’s General Manager, Paul Russel

  • Sophie Weir
  • 28 January 2025
🏨 Paul Russel, General Manager at the Norton Park Hotel, emphasizes sustainability and modernization in his leadership. The hotel, located between Winchester and Basingstoke, features a refurbished 300-year-old Manor House with 13 bedrooms, a full-service hotel, spa, leisure facilities, large conference rooms, and a Tithe Barn. Facing rising costs, Norton Park implemented energy-efficient systems and smarter BMS solutions. Shorter lead times for event bookings have prompted more agility in service. Refurbishments have increased operational capacity and guest accommodation, especially during peak times. Diversification in offerings ensures resilience against market fluctuations. In 2025, Norton Park aims to focus on team well-being, recruitment, and facility upgrades to enhance guest experiences. The hotel caters to a variety of needs, including weddings, corporate events, park-and-sail packages, and regional attractions.
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Lifestyle Brand Mason & Fifth’s Announce Largest Location, Westbourne Park

  • Sophie Weir
  • 28 January 2025
🏡 Mason & Fifth will start bookings on January 28th for its Westbourne Park location, set to open in June 2025 in London. This largest location offers 332 studios, including kitchenette-equipped and 'Out & About' options. Design collaborations include Jan Hendzel chopping boards and Jay Achillies furniture. Nicholas Daley is styling the House Team. Amenities include The Grounding wellness facility with a pool, sauna/steam rooms, and gym, complemented by a cultural programme and partnership with Dazed Club for artist residencies. Meadow, a workspace for 120 creatives, opens in June with affordable memberships for local groups. Canal restaurant & bar will feature seasonal, sustainable dishes. Additional local partnerships aim to foster a community ecosystem. An all-new guesthouse will also launch in Belsize Park.
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Spa Design Trends for 2025

  • Sophie Weir
  • 27 January 2025
🏠 Sparcstudio, a spa and wellness design studio with over 15 years of experience, forecasts 2025 trends, focusing on sustainability, longevity, privacy, social wellness, gym floor wellness experiences, and the use of color. Beverley Bayes, Creative Director, emphasizes the importance of durable, local materials, future-proofing facilities, and designing spaces for both social interaction and privacy, such as the spa garden Cabanas at Pennyhill Park and private lodges at South Lodge. The integration of fitness and spa is highlighted through stretch pods, like the Proverb pod at The Grain Store. Pantone's Color of the Year 2025, 'Mocha Mousse,' aligns with the natural and comforting spa environments Sparcstudio creates.
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Applications For Masterchef: The Professionals 2025 Are Now Open

  • Sophie Weir
  • 27 January 2025
🍳 Shine TV is calling UK chefs for the 18th series of "MasterChef: The Professionals" on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, hosted in Digbeth, Birmingham. Dan Merriman won the 2024 series. Applications for the 2025 series, closing on March 31st, 2025, are open to professionals with diverse culinary skills and backgrounds. Details at www.masterchef.com/professionals.
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Celebrate Chinese New Year in Covent Garden: Dining, Shopping, and Cultural Experiences

  • Sophie Weir
  • 23 January 2025
🎉 From January 29th to February 2nd, Covent Garden brands like AWAY and Charlotte Tilbury offer bespoke red packet gift sets. Din Tai Fung presents a special menu, including "Lion’s Head" Pork Meatball Soup and a 'Golden Twist' cocktail. RedFarm boasts "London's biggest dumplings". 100 lucky diners at Din Tai Fung could win free Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings. Exclusive Lunar New Year products are available from Charlotte Tilbury, Strathberry, and more. Interactive experiences and complimentary services are scheduled between January 25th and February 2nd. The Chinese New Year celebration in Chinatown, London's West End, occurs on February 2nd, featuring a parade and performances.
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Benares Unveils a New Look and Menu for 2025

  • Sophie Weir
  • 22 January 2025
🍳 Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Benares in Mayfair, London, reopened after significant refurbishment, with a new menu by Executive Chef Sameer Taneja launching on 10 February. Interior designer Dale Atkinson conducted the makeover. The restaurant, established in 2003, combines British ingredients with Indian flavors. The tasting menu starts at £135; a la carte and set lunch menus are available too. The refurbishment aims to reflect Benares' essence—sophistication, vibrancy, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Celebrate Love at AMANO Covent Garden this Valentine’s Day

  • Sophie Weir
  • 16 January 2025
💎 On Valentine's Day 2025, AMANO Covent Garden's Penelope’s restaurant offers a special evening with a four-course menu by Executive Head Chef Fez Ozalgan. The set menu, priced at £180 for two, includes Charles Heidsieck Reserve Brut Champagne and an optional drinks pairing for an additional £100 per person. The dining experience is complemented by a DJ, with the menu featuring oysters, tuna pastrami, duck jamon, pistachio lamb cutlets, seared scallops, and a dessert assortment.
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