Corina Duma - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 17

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Capilon Hotels officially opens the Edwin Hotel in Earl’s Court

🏨 Capilon Hotels opened the Edwin Hotel, a 60-room townhouse in Earl’s Court, London, near Earl’s Court Station. The property features modern and traditional design elements, including walk-in showers, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and coffee machines. Open-plan ground floor offers breakfast and co-working spaces. Capilon, founded in 2004, targets business and leisure travelers with boutique properties in central London.

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Event Hotels acquires 17-property Keystone portfolio in Germany

🏨 Event Hotels acquires the Keystone Portfolio of 17 hotels in Germany, marking a major investment in its 30-year history. The hotels, operating under Ibis and Mercure brands, include 2,021 rooms across cities like Bremen, Frankfurt, and Munich. The largest, Mercure Koblenz City, has 168 rooms. Legal support was provided by McDermott Will and Schulte. The acquisition focuses on guest experience and technical upgrades, promising risk diversification and steady cash flows. Event Hotels operates over 80 properties in Europe.

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Imperial London Hotels names new GM for Bloomsbury refurb

🏨 Remus Obertelli appointed as general manager of the Imperial Hotel, Bloomsbury, ahead of its 2026 reopening. Located on Russell Square, it will feature 357 rooms with mid-century modern interiors and a rooftop bar. The hotel, part of Imperial London Hotels' repositioning strategy, aims to enhance the guest experience. The group, operating since 1837, manages eight properties in Bloomsbury. Obertelli will oversee final preparations and lead the updated operational strategy.

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WSHA appoints new senior leader in the United Arab Emirates

📑 The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) appointed Radhika Arapally as senior strategic representative for the UAE. This expands WSHA's Middle East presence, promoting 'Net Positive Hospitality.' Arapally, founder of Sustainability Kiosk since 2022, has over 20 years of experience in hospitality and sustainability. She curated 70+ solutions for hotels, founded the Responsible Hoteliers Summit in the UAE, and worked with groups like Minor Hotels and Millennium Hotels. WSHA represents over 66,000 hotels and 8 million rooms globally.

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Cairn Hotel Group rolls out new unified menu across 15 sites

🍽 Cairn Hotel Group has launched a new menu strategy in 2025 across 15 hotels, focusing on quality and a diverse dining experience. The initiative builds on previous improvements, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and varied flavors. British classics like fish and chips will be offered alongside Mediterranean dishes such as Tuscan ribollita soup. Guest feedback and trends influenced the changes, with support from a newly strengthened commercial leadership team. Managing Director Sean Brookes highlights commitment to an exceptional dining experience.

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De Vere raises £100k for charity partners at first gala dinner

💸 De Vere raised over £100k for charity partners at its inaugural gala dinner in July at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London, attended by around 400 guests. Funds went to the British Heart Foundation, Hospitality Action, and the Willow Foundation through ticket sales and an auction. The top auction item, a sculpture by Ed Elliott, sold for £6k. Laurie Nicol and Alan Corlett, De Vere's co-chief executives, expressed pride in the event's success.

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Grand Metropolitan Hotels ends 7Pines partnership

🏨 Grand Metropolitan Hotels ended its collaboration with 7Pines Hotels and Resorts, citing concerns over stability after the dissolution of 7Pines' brand development team. The decision affects the Düsseldorf-based 12.18. Group and follows the sale of a flagship Ibiza hotel. CEO Walter Neumann highlighted the uncertain future of 7Pines and noted a shift toward partnerships with brands like Destination by Hyatt. A new hotel in Opatija, Croatia, will open in spring 2026 under this label.

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Whitbread confirms second Premier Inn for central Bath

🏨 Whitbread will open a second Premier Inn in Bath city centre on Lower Bristol Road, replacing the vacant Beazer House office block. The 152-bedroom, six-storey hotel, with a restaurant and bar, will begin construction in early 2026 and open in 2028. It will achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating and run on renewable electricity. Bath attracts six million visitors annually, and Whitbread plans to expand to 125,000 rooms from its current 85,000 across 850 hotels in the UK and Ireland.

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Pacha Hotel becomes Ibiza’s first LEED Platinum-certified hotel

🌎 Pacha Hotel in Ibiza Town earned LEED Platinum certification, the first on the island, from the US Green Building Council. Scoring 83 points, it excels in energy and water conservation. In 2024, Pacha Group reported a 39% carbon emission reduction and a 7% water usage cut. The hotel supports Ibiza's economy via the 0 KM programme. Pacha Foundation invested €500k in local initiatives. The hotel, near Pacha Ibiza nightclub, features 57 rooms and minimalist design.

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Hospitality jobs account for 53% of post-Budget losses, UKH finds

📈 UK, since October: Hospitality sector faced 88,964 job losses, making up 53% of the UK's total 164,641 job losses. This is over thrice the 50,000 predicted by the OBR due to National Insurance Contribution (NICs) changes. Hospitality job loss rate at 4.1% (1 in 25 roles) is seven times higher than the national average. UKHospitality urges government intervention in the upcoming Budget to alleviate this impact by adjusting NICs, VAT, and business rates.

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