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What Guests Prefer Today: travel-size toiletries or refillable systems
Many U.S. hotels are shifting away from disposable mini shampoo/conditioner bottles. According to the article, most guests use only part of those bottles before tossing them, creating substantial plastic and chemical waste. Refillable wall-mounted dispensers are gaining favour because they reduce waste, lower long-term costs, simplify housekeeping, and help comply with regulations against single-use amenities. For short-stay rentals or boutique properties, mini bottles still make sense — but for larger hotels and frequent stays, refillable dispensers offer a smarter, more sustainable option. Read more
US agency expands into Europe via London HQ
a21, a US-based agency known for producing large-scale culinary, arts and lifestyle events, has opened a new office in London. The London launch is part of a wider European expansion plan. The move aims to merge a21’s event-production strengths with Europe’s rich culinary and hospitality scene, accelerating operations and partnerships across European markets. Read more.
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Megaworld to open world’s largest Mövenpick hotel by end-2026
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (Philippines) has agreed with global operator Accor to rebrand its 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel as Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside. Once reopened, it will be the largest Mövenpick hotel in the world. The 19-storey double-tower hotel will link directly to a casino and entertainment complex via sky-bridge — part of an integrated township project in Manila aimed at boosting tourism and premium hospitality offerings. Read more.
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11 Main streets in California’s Sierra Nevada region worth visiting
11 towns in California’s Sierra Nevada region whose “main streets” offer history, charm, and a window into the Gold Rush era. Towns such as Nevada City, Grass Valley, Placerville and South Lake Tahoe feature preserved historic hotels, vintage architecture, artisanal shops, local restaurants and cultural venues — making them ideal for travellers seeking a scenic, relaxed getaway with a dose of nostalgia. Each town offers its own unique flavour: broad-street galleries and chocolatiers in Nevada City, Victorian-era hotels in Grass Valley, café-lined sidewalks in Placerville, and lakeside leisure in South Lake Tahoe. Read more.
Glasgow restaurant moves into new hotel with expansion plans
The Italian restaurant Celentano’s will relocate from its current home at Cathedral House and reopen inside the upcoming Arthouse Glasgow hotel in April 2026. The new venue will seat more than 60 guests — nearly double its previous capacity — and will also manage the hotel’s bar and lounge spaces. Celentano’s will continue its ingredient-led, low-waste cooking style, including open-flame cooking, and will return signature dishes such as seasonal vegetable agnolotti and malted-barley affogato, alongside fresh menu additions. Read more.
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