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Miracle on Seel Street – Liverpool bar to Transform into Secret Festive Grotto

Aspire Executive Lounges, Swissport's global airport hospitality brand, has joined the British Institute of Hospitality, the world’s leading and award-winning membership body for hospitality professionals. Aspire Executive Lounges becomes the first business partner from the airport lounge hospitality sector to join the Institute of Hospitality. Aspire Executive Lounges, the fast-growing Swiss brand in the airport hospitality business, has joined the British Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the world’s leading membership body for professionals working and studying in the hospitality leisure and tourism industry. Aspire Executive Lounges is the first business from the airport lounge sector to become a member of IoH. The collaboration will foster an exchange of expertise and insights: IoH will benefit from Aspire's expertise in airport hospitality, while Aspire, by sharing its wealth of experience with IoH members, can extend its professional network to the hotel and catering sectors and hospitality management schools. “Our vision for Aspire Executive Lounges is clear and simple: We want to deliver a guest experience that is similar to what our guests are used to from their preferred hotels, meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of today’s travelers,” says David Collyer, Global Vice President of Executive Lounges at Swissport International AG. “We strive to deliver an unparalleled experience and set a benchmark that transcends our industry, redefining excellence across the hospitality sector. The Institute of Hospitality is a great network to exchange insights and experiences, and to learn from others in the hospitality sector, which will help us bring our vision to life.” Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality: “Our aspiration at the Institute of Hospitality has been to develop and grow our membership, the number of countries we operate in, and the number of hospitality sectors represented within our organization. With that in mind, it is a natural partnership for us to welcome Aspire into our family, and to learn from their teams, who serve travelers with passion and dedication. As two organizations with similar values, we look forward to collaborating in promoting high levels of excellence within our profession.” With over 30 years of experience, Aspire Executive Lounges is Europe’s largest brand in the airport lounges sector. In 2023, Swissport welcomed more than five million customers worldwide at over 69 lounges in 20 countries. The airport hospitality brand recently opened new lounges at Toronto City Airport in Canada, and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland. Aspire Executive Lounges recently created a new lounge concept in partnership with the airline alliance oneworld. The first oneworld branded lounge was launched at Incheon Airport in Seoul, Korea, in December 2023. Aspire Executive Lounges is owned by Swissport International AG, the global leader in aviation services, serving airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across 6 continents
Written by Amy

Following last year’s success, the secret bar above Salt Dog Slims will be transformed into ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ – a grown-up grotto of festive treats opening on Friday 16th November.

 ‘83’, the secret bar owned by independent bar and restaurant group, Graffiti Spirits, will undergo a dazzling winter makeover and open its doors once again as ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ to offer a cosy yuletide retreat in the city – think Christmas films, leather armchairs, fairy lights and snow globes. Guests can look forward to an exclusive Christmas cocktail menu and feast on festive snacks such as mince pies, pigs in blankets and turkey sandwiches. Ticket holders will receive a goody bag and a complimentary glass of home-made Irish Cream or Mulled Wine.

Typically only accessible with a secret code, 83 is a hidden venue above Salt Dog Slims and 81 LTD in the heart of Liverpool’s food and drink district.

Co-Founder of Graffiti Spirits, John Ennis, comments: “If there’s any time to go completely OTT, it’s Christmas. We’re decking the halls to bring classic holiday cheer to Liverpool, in the most unashamedly Christmassy way possible. Whether its casual drinks or a private party, we’re all set to offer the ultimate festive experience.”

Miracle on Seel Street will be open from 16th November. Guests can pre-book tickets for £10 per person, which includes a Christmas cocktail and a Graffiti Spirits Group goody bag. Guests will also receive a Graffiti Spirits pin, which entitles them to exclusive rewards across all Graffiti Spirits restaurants.  The venue is available for hire on Christmas Day for Christmas dinner bookings.

Book today: https://www.resdiary.com/restaurant/miracleonseelstreet1.

 

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