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Minor Hotels Appoints Alexis Boudrand as Director of Development for France and Francophone Europe Markets

📈 Minor Hotels appoints Alexis Boudrand as Director of Development for France, the Netherlands, and several francophone markets. Based in Paris, Boudrand reports to Yuan Fang. With over 20 years of experience, Boudrand's career includes roles at Accor, JLL Hotels, and CBRE Hotels. The group’s 2026 growth strategy focuses on asset-light models, with 87% of the development pipeline utilizing franchise and management agreements to expand in mature markets.

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Roland Fasel Appointed to Lead Capella and Patina Hotels, Aiming to Double Portfolio by 2030

🏨 Roland Fasel will lead Capella Hotels & Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resorts, aiming to double their 12-hotel portfolio by 2030. Fasel, with a background from EHL Lausanne and an MBA from Golden Gate University, previously managed luxury brands at Maybourne Hotel Group and Aman Resorts. His role involves maintaining brand integrity and expanding in Europe and the Middle East. Fasel’s focus will be on operational excellence, service culture, and brand visibility in new markets.

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Neetu Mistry Appointed Managing Director for IHG UK & Ireland, Oversees 400+ Hotels Effective January 2026

📈 Neetu Mistry, since January 2026, leads IHG's UK & Ireland operations, overseeing 400+ hotels from Windsor. She succeeded Joanna Kurowska. Mistry, with 20+ years in hospitality, was Chief Commercial Officer at Cycas Hospitality (2018-2025). Her past roles include senior positions at RBH Hotels, RedefineBDL Hotels, and Whitbread. She holds a first-class BA in Marketing from Middlesex University and professional certifications. Mistry reports to Karin Sheppard, IHG's Senior VP & Managing Director, Europe.

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Laurent Choain Appointed Global Chief People & Culture Officer at Accor, Joining Group Management Board

🏠 Laurent Choain becomes Accor's Global Chief People & Culture Officer, succeeding Laurence Dambrine. In his role, he joins the Group Management Board and the Premium, Midscale & Economy Executive Committee. Choain brings over 30 years of HR experience from sectors like hospitality and finance, including 16 years at Forvis Mazars. He will focus on leadership development and talent attraction globally. His academic background includes a PhD and teaching roles at Université Paris Panthéon-Assas.

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Palladium Hotel Group Reports €1.16 Billion Revenue in 2025, Expands Portfolio to 42 Hotels Across 9 Countries

🏖 Palladium Hotel Group reached €1.07 billion in revenue in 2024, increasing to €1.16 billion in 2025, marking an 8.4% growth. The hotel count rose from 40 to 42, expanding to 9 countries. Revenue per room climbed from €82,300 to €89,200. Founded by the Matutes family in Ibiza, the group focuses on high-end all-inclusive resorts. Iberostar Hotels recorded €2.18 billion in 2024, growing to €2.37 billion in 2025, with a 10% increase in hotels and expansion to 18 countries. Revenue per room surged from €60,500 to €65,800.

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Edgar Suites Acquires Málaga Building for €10.5M Redevelopment into 34-Room Serviced Residence by 2028

🏗️ Edgar Suites acquires a 1,481 m² building in Málaga's historic center from All Iron RE Socimi, marking its second project in Spain. The company invests €10.5 million to redevelop the asset into a four-story serviced residence with 34 rooms, preserving its heritage façades. Construction starts in July 2026, with opening in spring 2028. The project aligns with Edgar Suites' ESG commitments and aims to attract urban leisure and business travelers.

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Six Senses London Opens in Historic Whiteley Building, Offering 109 Rooms and Creating 300 Jobs

🏨 Historic Whiteley department store, opened in 1911, is now Six Senses London, with 109 guestrooms and 14 suites, designed following wellness and biophilic concepts. Part of a £3 billion Queensway district redevelopment, the site includes 92,900 sqm of mixed-use space, 139 apartments, and 19 retail brands. Over 300 jobs were created, and 0.5% of revenue supports local initiatives. The property is BREEAM-certified and environmentally focused, featuring a magnesium pool and advanced recovery technologies.

Hotel President Budapest Joins Affiliated by Meliá Network, Marking Meliá's First Presence in Hungary

🏨 Hotel President Budapest, a 152-room four-star property, joins Affiliated by Meliá network, giving Meliá Hotels International its first presence in Hungary. Located near the Danube, the hotel features 267 m² of meeting spaces and a rooftop terrace. It will convert to INNSiDE by Meliá over the next three years. Meliá's entry strengthens Budapest's competitive hospitality landscape amidst recent expansions by Radisson and JO&JOE, reflecting its European network expansion and strategic growth initiatives.

Weekly map of hotel openings – March #2 2026

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Accor Signs Franchise Agreement to Open 78-Room Mercure Hotel in Craiova, Romania

🏨 Accor signed a franchise agreement with MKS PROD to develop Mercure Craiova in Romania. Accor operates 25 hotels in Romania, with plans for 40 more properties. The 78-room hotel is near Craiova city center and 10 minutes from Craiova International Airport. Craiova's Christmas Market was voted Europe's Most Beautiful for 2025. This reflects Accor's strategy to expand in Eastern Europe's regional hubs, emphasizing Mercure's midscale segment leadership and sustainable growth through local partnerships.

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