Denis Stackeusky - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 27

Ennismore launches new residential brand concept for Our Habitas

🏘️ Ennismore is expanding its branded residential portfolio with Our Habitas, focusing on connection, wellness, and authentic living. The residences will feature natural materials, artisanal finishes, and indoor-outdoor layouts reflecting their location. Over 45 branded residential projects are launched or in development across 20 countries, including the U.S., Spain, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Existing projects include SLS Madrid Infantas Residences and Hyde Residences Dubai Hills. The global branded residence market has grown by 160% in the past decade and is projected to double by 2030.

Moxy Montreal opens as Marriott’s 300th hotel in Canada

🏨 Marriott International opened Moxy Montreal Downtown, its 300th hotel in Canada, enhancing its Quebec presence. The Montreal hotel features 216 guestrooms, co-working spaces, and a restaurant/bar. Three existing Moxy hotels in Canada will be joined by Moxy Ottawa in 2026 and a dual-branded Moxy Vancouver Downtown project breaking ground this month. Marriott’s diverse Canadian offerings include Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Fairfield, and TownePlace Suites, with continued growth and 10 new properties planned for 2025.

Sonesta signs deal with Aken Hotels

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation's strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts LLC will incorporate AKEN’s Latin American and Caribbean portfolio into Sonesta, aiming to finalize by mid-2023. This collaboration targets growth in these regions, enhances Sonesta’s loyalty program, and aligns with AKEN's focus on ecotourism and conscious luxury. The alliance promises to deliver authentic experiences, operational excellence, and opportunities for discovery and loyalty for both guests and teams.

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Accor strikes deal to manage three hotels in Australasia

🏨 Accor partners with Bayview International Hotels & Resorts to manage three hotels in Australia and New Zealand, including The Sydney Boulevard Hotel with 277 guestrooms and 11 meeting spaces, Bayview Geographe Resort in Busselton with 137 rooms and amenities like tennis court and beach access, and Wairakei Resort Taupo boasting 187 guestrooms and a geothermal pool. All properties to be renovated and rebranded. Bayview International, founded in 1993, looks forward to enhancing guest experiences through this collaboration.

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DoubleTree by Hilton launches new restaurant concept

🍕 DoubleTree by Hilton introduces "piebird," a restaurant and bar concept, set to open in Nanuet, N.Y. in fall 2025 and in Asheville, N.C. in early 2026. Developed by Hilton's StiR Creative Collective, piebird offers American classics and seasonal pies. Menus include dishes like Chicken Pot Pie and beverages such as the piebird Palmer. The design features warm textures and vintage decor, aiming to reflect DoubleTree's comforting identity. Additional locations are planned, expanding piebird's presence in the U.S.

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Banyan Tree debuts residences in Madrid

🏠 Persepolis Investments unveiled Banyan Tree Padilla Madrid Residences in Madrid's Salamanca District, comprising 24 units sized 308-655 sqm, marketed by Colliers and Knight Frank. The 1948 Gutiérrez Soto-designed building, restored by Julio Touza Sacristán, features Caramba Estudio interiors with 1-4 bedrooms, terraces up to 113 sqm, oak wood flooring, underfloor heating, and Portoro marble bathrooms. Amenities include spa, Turkish bath, sauna, pool, gym, and 24-hour security. The project, Banyan Tree's first branded residence in Europe, is near luxury retail and cultural landmarks.

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Estée Lauder opens skin institute at Auberge resort in Costa Rica

💎 Estée Lauder opened its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Costa Rica. The institute is part of the resort's Casa de Agua Spa, near a Blue Zone, known for higher life expectancy. Estée Lauder combines Re-Nutriv skincare with longevity research, offering exclusive Re-Nutriv facial treatments featuring SIRTIVITY-LP technology. The opening featured mind coach Manjit Devgun and global Re-Nutriv skincare ambassador Crystal Greene. The institute represents over 15 years of Estée Lauder research.

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Tempo by Hilton heading north to Toronto

🏨 Hilton will launch its first Tempo brand hotel in Canada with the 193-room Tempo by Hilton Toronto Airport, slated to open in 2028. The mixed-use complex, developed by Inspiration Group, will have direct access to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Joining over 190 Hilton hotels in Canada, the company aims to exceed 200 properties this year, with nearly 110 in the pipeline. Located 25 kilometers from downtown Toronto, the 16-story hotel will feature guestrooms with blackout curtains and wireless charging, four suites, Tempo Wellness rooms with Peloton equipment, over 3,000 square feet of meeting space, two ballrooms, four meeting rooms, a coffee bar, a Hydration Bar, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.

Meyer Jabara adds Hilton Garden Inn McAllen in Texas

🏨 Meyer Jabara Hotels now manages the 104-room Hilton Garden Inn McAllen Airport, marking their third hotel in Texas. Located under a mile from McAllen Miller International Airport, the property caters to both business and leisure travelers, boasting amenities like a fitness center, business center, outdoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms with terraces and adjustable beds. McAllen is a key entry for Mexican visitors and a busy US-Mexico border crossing. Owner Hassan Ladha praised Meyer Jabara's team expertise and the value-added services they provide. A renovation is scheduled for early 2026 to upgrade the hotel's public areas, restaurant, and guestrooms.

Outrigger expands in Thailand with resort buy

🏖 Outrigger Hospitality Group acquired Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island, Thailand, to rebrand as Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort after complete renovation, set to reopen October 1, 2025. The resort, featuring 63 suites and villas, will suspend operations for renovations during the shoulder season. It aims to offer local immersion and marine conservation, aligning with Outrigger’s OZONE initiative. This addition joins Outrigger’s Thai properties in Koh Samui, Khao Lak, and Surin Beach (Phuket).

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