Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Airbnb strengthens hotel and tech leadership team

💻 Ahmad Al-Dahle, former Meta Generative AI lead, becomes Airbnb's CTO, bringing experience from Meta and 16 years at Apple. Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, emphasizes the intersection of technology and the physical world. Jesse Stein steps up as global head of hotels, focusing on partnerships and hotel visibility. Lou Zameryka joins as global head of hotel enterprise and connectivity partnerships, aiming to enhance Airbnb's hotel distribution.

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Sales launch for Pendry Residences Mexico City

🛌 UK, 2026: Chronic housing shortages and asylum processing backlogs have made hotels central to asylum accommodation. The hospitality industry faces a 2029 deadline to transition away from this model, raising concerns about feasibility. As hotels take on this role, questions about the industry's capacity and the government's plans for sustainable solutions become increasingly urgent. Reading time for this article is approximately 12 minutes.

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Mandarin Oriental to open first hotel in Mallorca this spring

🏨 Mandarin Oriental will debut in Mallorca, Spain, in spring 2026. Located in Calvià, the Punta Negra property will feature 131 rooms, including 26 suites, and rooftop suites with private pools. Amenities include six restaurants, a spa, fitness center, and multiple pools. Currently, Mandarin Oriental operates 45 hotels across 27 countries. This expansion highlights the brand's luxury offering, embracing the Mediterranean's beauty and Mallorcan culture.

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Questex’s IHIF EMEA unveils 2026 conference programme

📅 Germany: In 2026, the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) EMEA will occur from March 23-25 in Berlin, featuring over 190 leaders, including executives from Accor and Hyatt Hotels. The event will be hosted at InterContinental and Pullman hotels. More than 85 companies will exhibit, with themes reimagining value and sustainability in hospitality. Attendee passes offer varied access, and a 10% discount is available for BHN readers on All Access Passes.

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Ennismore reveals 2026 openings as it surpasses 200 hotels

🏨 Ennismore will surpass 200 hotels in 2026, achieving over 50% growth in four years. Key 2026 openings include Hyde and Mama Shelter in Mexico City, Delano London, and Mama Shelter in Lake Como and Cape Town. First entries in Greece (Paros) and India (Mumbai) under Morgans Originals and Roswyn. Asia-Pacific expansions feature Hyde hotels in Perth and Bali, and a 1,700-room Rixos resort in Vietnam.

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Oaklands Hall joins Classic British Hotels

🏨 Oaklands Hall Hotel in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, UK, joined the Classic British Hotels collection. Located on the edge of Lincolnshire Woods, this Victorian country house hotel features 46 bedrooms, a restaurant, and three meeting spaces, all within five acres of landscaped parkland. Barry Flint, the general manager, emphasized the partnership's alignment with individuality and service excellence. Phillip Allsopp of Classic British Hotels highlighted the hotel's countryside tranquility and professional excellence as standout features.

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Senior leadership promotions at YOTEL

📍 YOTEL, a UK-based hospitality brand, promotes Rohan Thakkar to chief development and strategy officer, expanding his role to include enterprise leadership. Mark Henderson becomes SVP design and construction, managing capital expenditure and renovations. Olivia Donnan is named SVP brand, culture, and growth. The company aims to expand to 100 hotels by 2031. CEO Phil Andreopoulos initiated these changes to harness internal talent and drive YOTEL’s growth strategy.

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Criterion acquires 732-room St Giles London Hotel for £220 million

🏠 Criterion Capital acquired the St Giles London Hotel on Tottenham Court Road for £220 million, adding 732 rooms to its West End portfolio. This January 2026 deal reunites the hotel and its underlying car park, previously transformed into an underground hotel under the Zedwell brand. CEO Asif Aziz aims to expand to 9,000 rooms by 2029. Criterion's current West End portfolio now boasts 3,700 operating hotel rooms.

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a&o Hostels acquires two hotels in Manchester

🏨 UK: a&o Hostels acquires ibis and Novotel hotels on Portland and Dickinson Streets in central Manchester from Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group. Plans include a $8.2 million investment to create 1,218 beds in 303 rooms, with works finishing by Q1 2027. The acquisition is a&o's fourth UK asset. Manchester, attracting 1.9 million visitors annually, is a key strategic target. Over 24 months, a&o has added 8,500 beds across Europe.

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At Mine Hospitality assumes management of The Meridian Hotel

🏨 At Mine Hospitality has taken over management of the 73-key Meridian Hotel in Miami Beach's South of Fifth (SoFi) area. This 1930s Art Deco property features a pool and the minibar for dining. Enhancements in operations, service, and revenue management are planned. Matteo Soldatini, CEO of At Mine Hospitality, emphasizes revitalizing underperforming assets. The company currently manages 30 hotels.

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