Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Hotel AKA Brickell to join Marriott’s Luxury Collection

📅 Hotel AKA Brickell rebrands as Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Miami, on March 4, 2026. HEI Hotels & Resorts will take over management. Acquired by Electra America in 2021, the hotel underwent a £16 million renovation led by Gabellini Sheppard Associates. The property offers 201 keys, a 25th-floor lounge, a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef David Myers, and wellness facilities. Positioned to maximize value, it aims to lead Miami's competitive hospitality market.

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DSM and Stafford begin construction on The Chambray

📍 Developers DSM Real Estate Partners and Stafford Development Company have begun construction on The Chambray, a 125-key boutique hotel in downtown Roswell, Georgia. Scheduled to open in summer 2027, it will be operated by The Indigo Road Hospitality Group and join Hyatt’s JdV Collection. The Chambray will feature 215 rooms, including three F&B venues and 2,300 square feet of meeting space, enhancing Roswell's community spirit and growth.

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Nobu to launch hotel, residences and restaurant in the Maldives

🏝️ Nobu Hospitality will debut in the Maldives, launching a resort at Laamu Atoll on Munyafushi Island. The project, in partnership with Sarat International, includes 26 beach villas, 30 overwater villas, and 10 Nobu Island Estate Residences for ownership. Amenities feature a Nobu restaurant, spa, gym, diving center, and tennis courts. CEO Trevor Horwell emphasizes blending design and nature, while Sarat's Ali Ahsan highlights redefining luxury living.

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Aman Group expands in Middle East with Janu Residences Dubai

🏠 Aman Group's Janu debuts in the Middle East with Janu Dubai in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The development includes a 150-key hotel, 59 residences, and the first global Janu Club. Residences range from two to five bedrooms, with access to a 34th-floor lounge, infinity pool, and shared hotel amenities. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the tower features outdoor terraces and gardens. Additional Janu properties are planned for Al Marjan Island, Saudi Arabia, and Turks and Caicos.

200 hospitality leaders urge UK government to scrap tourist tax

💸 UK, April 2025: 200 hospitality leaders, including Hilton and IHG, urge the government to scrap the Visitor Levy in England. This tax could add £100+ to a two-week UK family holiday. Wales and Scotland have already implemented similar taxes, adding significant costs. The sector, facing high taxes and costs, warns this tax will deter domestic travel. The UK’s hospitality VAT rate is already 20%, double that of countries like France and Spain. Consultation closes 18 February 2026.

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Beaumier partners with Canary Tech for digital guest experiences

🏨 Beaumier, a luxury hotel collection in Europe, partners with Canary Technologies to enhance guest engagement at its 10 locations, from the French Alps to the Mediterranean. Canary will implement mobile check-in, tablet registration, AI guest messaging, dynamic upsells, and smart checkout. Manuel de la Torre from Canary highlights the seamless digital experience, while Diederik Visser from Beaumier emphasizes maintaining quality human interaction alongside technological advancements.

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Ruby Group expands in Italy with property in Milan

🏨 Ruby Group, in collaboration with Kervis SGR S.p.A., plans to open its third Italian hotel in Milan’s Isola district by 2028. This 128-room hotel, located at Zara metro station, will feature ground-floor F&B and an inner courtyard terrace. The project combines several existing buildings, enhancing urban assets through adaptive reuse. Ruby's expansion in Italy, after Rome and Florence, taps into Milan's robust business and leisure demand.

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Mews secures $300 million in Series D funding

💰 Worldwide, in 2026, Mews raised $300 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. Lead investor EQT Growth was joined by Atomico and HarbourVest Partners, along with existing backers like Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, and Tiger Global. The funds will be used to enhance AI capabilities and expand Mews Payments. Mews aims to revolutionize the hospitality industry by simplifying operations for hoteliers with advanced, AI-driven systems.

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The Companion Vienna set for March 2026 opening

🏨 The Companion Hospitality Group will launch The Companion Vienna at Westbahnhof in March 2026. Designed by weStudio under Piotr Wiśniewski, the hotel features 138 rooms in six categories, including a two-level Velvet Suite. Amenities include the Boca Mediterranean restaurant by Lauryn Therin and Bar Calypso. Co-founded by Kai Hollmann, Florian Kollenz, Christian Lainer, and Michael Todt, the group’s portfolio already includes the 178-room Superbude Vienna.

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Dubai Holding acquires Jumeirah Mallorca from Deka Immobilien

🏠 Dubai Holding has acquired the five-star Jumeirah Mallorca in Spain. The clifftop resort, located above Port de Sóller, boasts 121 rooms, LEED Platinum certification, and amenities like four F&B venues, a spa, and fitness center. With this purchase, Dubai Holding's portfolio grows to 34 hotels, including five Jumeirah properties in Europe. They plan further investment to make it a flagship Mediterranean destination.

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