Corina Duma - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 16

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Arora acquires Novotel London West in joint deal with Deva Capital

🏨 Arora Group, in partnership with Madrid-based Deva Capital, acquired the Novotel London West in Hammersmith. This expands Arora's portfolio to over 20 properties and 8,000 rooms in the UK. The Novotel London West features over 630 bedrooms and conference facilities for 3,000 delegates across 33 spaces. This marks Arora's second hotel in central London, complementing their existing InterContinental London – The O2. The acquisition amount remains undisclosed.

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W Hotels completes $100m renovation of New York flagship

📍 W Hotels reopened its New York Union Square property after a $100 million renovation of the 256-room Beaux-Arts building, originally completed in 1911. Rockwell Group led the redesign, including guest rooms, a new lobby, a rooftop bar, and a 1,215 sq ft penthouse. Wellness facilities now feature Peloton equipment. Seahorse restaurant, opening later this autumn, will be led by chef John Villa. Marriott Bonvoy aims for 80% of W Hotels' global portfolio renovations by 2028.

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Supercity opens Leeds aparthotel in restored listed building

🏨 Supercity Aparthotels opened a new 63-suite aparthotel named The Jubilee in Leeds city centre this week. Located on The Headrow, it occupies a converted Grade II-listed building. The Jubilee caters to business travellers and visitors, offering studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchens and living areas. This addition expands Supercity's presence in cities like London, Manchester, Brighton, and Edinburgh, with a York site due later this year.

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Bob W secures second Stockholm site with Gamla Stan apartments

🏠 Bob W expands to Stockholm’s Gamla Stan district with a 33-unit apartment property near the Royal Palace. The Old Town Stay Hotel, now under Bob W, is undergoing refurbishment for studio and one-bedroom apartments. This follows Bob W's recent launch in Stockholm Norrmalm, marking its second city location. Operating 5,000+ units in 19 cities across 11 countries, Bob W focuses on sustainable, tech-enabled conversions. Plans to be showcased at Expo Real, Munich, from October 6-8.

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Numa expands UK portfolio with new London and Edinburgh sites

🏠 Numa Group announced three new property signings in the UK. In 2025, it will redevelop a listed building on Margaret Street, London, creating 30 units near Oxford Street. In Edinburgh, deals with HUB will provide 117 units, including 45 units in Leith near the Royal Yacht Britannia and 72 units on Thistle Street. Numa acquired Native Places in 2024 and operates in 15 countries with 9,000 units. Future expansions are planned for Manchester, Bristol, Belfast, and Glasgow.

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Ritz-Carlton Langkawi to host London chef Abby Lee in October

🍴 Abby Lee will host a two-day culinary event at The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi on October 2-3, 2025. Her East London restaurant, Mambow, boasts a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The event will feature Peranakan dishes like otak otak prawn toast and Sarawak-style sea bass ceviche. Afternoon tea at Beach Grill includes traditional Malaysian kuih. Lee’s Hainanese chicken sando, made with pandan bread, will be available until year-end. The resort is set in a 10-million-year-old rainforest on Langkawi's southwest coast.

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Ardlui Resort on Loch Lomond brought to market for £8m

Ardlui Retreat, a three-acre luxury estate on the banks of Loch Lomond’s northern shore, has been placed on the market for offers in excess of £8m. The property includes a…

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Chedi Hospitality launches first branded residences in Saudi Arabia

🏠 Chedi Hospitality has launched 20 luxury villas in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia, as part of Diriyah Company's masterplan. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, each villa offers 4-5 bedrooms and views of a Greg Norman-designed golf course. Owners gain access to exclusive amenities, including a residents' club and wellness facilities. An 85-room Chedi hotel is also planned. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The location is 25 minutes from Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.

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OYO parent company officially rebrands as Prism

🏨 Oravel Stays, parent of OYO and Sunday Hotels, rebrands to Prism to enhance global presence and premium focus. Founded in 2012 by Ritesh Agarwal, OYO serves over 100 million customers in 35+ countries. Prism's portfolio includes OYO, Motel 6, Townhouse, and more. In the UK, Sunday Hotels plans to double its four- and five-star hotels from 20 to 50 by 2026 with a £50m investment. OYO operates 200+ hotels in 65 UK cities.

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Capella Hotel Group makes four senior appointments across Asia

🏨 Capella Hotel Group has appointed four new general managers in Asia to enhance leadership amid evolving luxury travel demand. Paul Jackson will oversee Capella Singapore, a 113-room resort on Sentosa Island. Christian Jaquier takes charge of Capella Ubud in Bali. Andy Lio is appointed to Capella at Galaxy Macau, celebrated for achieving a Forbes five-star rating in 2024. Roman Angulo will lead the 145-room Patina Tianjin, opening in the first half of 2026.

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