Miscellaneous

🍷 Hattingley Valley and Blacklane have launched a partnership during English Wine Week this June, offering wine enthusiasts a bespoke tour and tasting experience in Hampshire, two hours from London. This includes a return journey via Blacklane's chauffeur service. Tours, featuring wines like Blanc de Blancs and Kings Cuvée, start at £630 for two people. The collaboration aims to bring a seamless, luxury experience, highlighting England's vibrant wine scene.

🛫 Jun 27, 2025 - Luxury travel sees signs of recession with less safety. Post-COVID growth in cruise lines, hotels, and airlines led to thinner margins and higher risks. Limited cost-cutting options due to inflation and lean staffing. Economic pressures include rising tariffs, geopolitical risks, and reduced travel demand. Government bailouts, like those in 2008 or COVID-19, are unlikely due to political resistance. The luxury sector faces significant vulnerabilities in the looming downturn.

💸 Jun 27, 2025, Deloitte reports a shift in U.S. consumer behavior, focusing on "value for money" rather than low prices. 4 in 10 Americans value-seek across sectors. High-income households ($200K+) cut 50-60% in discretionary spending. MVP brands gain market share due to perceived value in quality, service, and trust. Non-price factors account for 10-40% of brand value perception. A 2% shift to MVP brands could add $1.3 billion annually per grocery chain.

💻 2025, watch as Jeremy Julian from Custom Business Solutions shares tips for restaurants choosing tech partners. Learn about evaluating POS systems and tech infrastructure effectively. Episode 2 of HT’s interview series highlights the importance of trust and support from tech partners during negotiations and implementation. Discover the value of hands-on assistance. Don't miss this insider insight—click "Watch the video" to see the conversation!

🎤 Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter Tour" hit Paris and London in February. Paris saw ticket sales skyrocket, with a third date added due to overwhelming demand. American tourists, who made up 20% of ticket buyers, boosted searches for flights to Paris by 51%. Ticket prices in Paris ranged from €88 to €280, significantly less than $3,000 in the U.S. Airbnb searches surged by 75%, with Americans, Germans, English, and Australians leading bookings.

🏫 CIDH and Les Roches partner to offer members preferred conditions and partial scholarships for Executive Master’s programs in Switzerland, Spain, and the UK. The partnership, over a decade strong, includes up to three additional scholarships per program for CIDH candidates and collaboration on annual awards. Online courses through Les Roches eAcademy will support emerging talent. CIDH and Les Roches aim to foster leadership and adaptability in the hospitality industry.

📈 Dellisart added six new full-service hotel management contracts in Q2 2025, showcasing its expansion in third-party management. These additions cover diverse markets and hotel segments. Chairman Douglas Artusio highlighted their expertise with Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham, and the operational capabilities provided by their proprietary platforms, Hotel Sales Max and Hotel Rev Max. Dellisart, headquartered in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., offers comprehensive operational support to optimize performance and maximize ROI nationwide.

🥘 Paule Béké, a Franco-Ivorian chef and founder of Douceurs d’Ivoire, blends Côte d’Ivoire's ancestral techniques with French refinement in London. She transitioned from corporate life to culinary arts after realizing the lack of recognition in her corporate job. Paule appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals and emphasizes sustainability and the preservation of Ivorian cuisine. As head chef at KATO and Kassava, she blends global culinary traditions, aiming to popularize Ivorian cuisine in the UK.

✈ KlasJet, a premium private jet charter company, part of Avia Solutions Group, joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 2025. After passing the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), KlasJet demonstrated compliance with global aviation safety standards. Compliance Manager Indre Liveikyte highlighted this as a major milestone. The company employs a structured management system with regular audits and training. IATA membership enhances its global reputation, allowing access to IATA resources for continuous improvement.

🚌 Transfeero is expanding to Tenerife South, Girona, Paros, and Perugia, enhancing its presence in high-tourism areas in Spain, Greece, and Italy. Over five years, the company has quickly adapted to diverse mobility needs in urban, island, and regional areas. These destinations were selected for their strategic value and growth potential. Marzia Bernardini, Head of Customer Service, emphasizes the importance of constant customer support. Transfeero aims for sustainable network expansion, balancing efficiency and customer relationships.