Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 11

Mr. C Residences Downtown adds The Nobile Collection

🏠 UAE: Alta Real Estate and Mr. C revealed The Nobile Collection featuring 22 four-bedroom residences atop Mr. C Residences Downtown, Dubai. Designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by 1508, the 71-story tower offers views of the Burj Khalifa and Arabian Sea. Amenities include a coffee bar, private cinema, rooftop spa, pools, fitness centre, and lounge floors. The Cipriani brothers, of the renowned hospitality family, partnered in this elegant living benchmark.

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Classic British Hotels adds two members from Alexander Collection

🏨 Classic British Hotels has added Barnett Hill and Langshott Manor from The Alexander Hotel Collection. 🏨 Barnett Hill, located in Surrey Hills, offers 56 rooms and nine meeting spaces, led by Chef Steven Newton. Langshott Manor, also in Surrey, features 22 rooms and the two AA Rosette Mulberry Restaurant. 📅 These additions enhance Classic British Hotels' country house offerings near London, aligning with a shared focus on exceptional guest experiences.

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Denmark Street venues collaborate for day festival in London

🎵 UK: On 6 September 2025, Denmark Street in London will feature over 20 live performances, talks, and art exhibitions. Notable performances include Hot Property at 4pm, Jay Mehler at 6pm, and Lava La Rue at 11:30pm at Chateau Denmark. Entry is free from 2pm until late, with food and drink available. Events are hosted across various venues, celebrating the street's vibrant music and creative scene. More details can be found on the Denmark Street Sessions website.

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The Inn at Loch Tummel in Pitlochry comes to market

🏠 The Inn at Loch Tummel in Pitlochry, Scotland, is marketed by Graham + Sibbald for over £525,000. Built in the 1800s, it features six refurbished en-suite bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and an outdoor terrace overlooking Loch Tummel. Additional facilities include a two-bedroom owner’s flat and two staff caravans. Located near Queen’s View, current ownership has been since March 2016. The site combines heritage with strong business potential.

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Mews launches room key integration with digital wallet

📱 Worldwide, in August 2025, Mews launched a digital room key feature for smartphone wallets, developed with Vingcard (ASSA ABLOY). Available for compatible door locks, this innovation allows access via web browsers. Hey Lou HOTELS in Germany is the first to implement it. CEO Matt Welle notes that over 33% of guests deem keyless entry essential, and 70% prefer skipping front desk queues. This upgrade enhances convenience and personalization in hotel stays.

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Accor appoints Alex as CEO South Asia

📚 Accor has appointed Ranju Alex as CEO for South Asia, overseeing operations in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Alex transitions from her role as Regional VP at Marriott International and will manage over 70 hotels with 30 more planned. Earlier this year, Accor announced a joint venture with InterGlobe to consolidate assets and expand Accor's brands in India, including those under Ennismore.

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Temple Bar Hotel joins The Unlimited Collection

🏨 Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin has joined The Unlimited Collection by Ascott in 2025. It features 136 rooms, three food and beverage venues, including the Toast Restaurant and Buskers Bar, and a sports bar with 24 screens. The hotel is the second in the UK and Ireland to join the collection. The U Shop offers local products and souvenirs. This addition emphasizes Ascott's focus on authentic, culturally rich experiences in key cultural hubs.

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Braemar Hotels & Resorts initiates sales process

💰 Braemar Hotels & Resorts, a US-based real estate investment trust, has initiated a sales process. As of 2025, Braemar oversees 14 luxury hotels, including nine resorts and five urban properties under brands like Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. A $480 million sale fee has been negotiated with Ashford Inc, with $17 million advanced. Buyers must assume existing management agreements, or cancel for $25 million. The company aims to maximize shareholder value amid favorable market conditions.

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Starhotels opens Hotel Gabrielli Venezia following renovation

🏨 Starhotels Group has reopened Hotel Gabrielli in Venice as a five-star property after a renovation by designer Andrea Auletta. Located on Riva degli Schiavoni, near Piazza San Marco, this 14th-century palazzo has been owned by the Perkhofer family since 1856. It offers 66 rooms and suites, a spa, and two bars. Now part of Starhotels’ Collezione brand, it also joins The Leading Hotels of the World.

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89,000 UK jobs lost in hospitality since autumn Budget

📈 UK, since October: The hospitality sector faced 89,000 job losses, over half of the UK's total cuts, as a consequence of NICs policy changes. This figure triples the initial forecast of 50,000 and represents a 4.1% workforce reduction, seven times the broader economic rate. UKHospitality, led by Kate Nicholls, urges the government to lower business rates, fix NICs, and cut VAT in the upcoming Budget to safeguard employment.

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