Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 12

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Canary Technologies raises $80 million

💵 US: In June 2025, Canary Technologies secured $80 million in Series D funding led by Brighton Park Capital, elevating its valuation to $600 million. This funding will drive AI advancements and expansion. Canary collaborates with over 20,000 hotels in 100+ countries, including partnerships with Marriott, Wyndham, and Best Western. CEO Harman Singh Narula emphasizes AI's transformative role in hospitality, while Brighton Park Capital's Kevin Magan highlights Canary’s unprecedented growth and leadership in the sector.

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How loyalty is being redefined in the digital age

🏨 Hilton Honors saw a 147% growth, adding 128 million members in six years, compared to Marriott Bonvoy's 119 million. The Feed Your Mind hotelier breakfast, hosted at One Hundred Shoreditch, highlighted redefining guest loyalty beyond points to experiences and recognition. Challenges include consolidating guest data and using AI for personalization. Notable participants: Sky Business, Cycas Hospitality, and others. Contact Sukh McLatchie for Sky Business insights or Katie Houghton for event details.

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Adding value beyond the brand in residences

🏨 Boutique Hotel News, in partnership with Clyde & Co, hosted a Feed Your Mind event on branded residences at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. This event highlighted the convergence of hospitality and living, with key discussions on managing residences within legal frameworks, planning control variances across countries, and service charge considerations. Companies like Aston Martin, Belmond, and Hyatt participated. Globally, branded residences command a 30% premium. Co-located hotels are favored for shared amenities and streamlined service charges.

ABTA adds hotels to its partnership programme for first time

🏨 ABTA, a travel association, partners with Domes Resorts, marking its first-ever hotel member as of June 2025. Located in Portugal and Greece, Domes joins ABTA's 160 partners, gaining marketing and networking benefits within the UK travel sector. CEO George Spanos expresses pride, while ABTA's Claire Biddle emphasizes the value of trusted partnerships. The program, previously limited to airlines and services, aims to expand further with additional hotel partners.

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Shangri-La launches Signatures brand with opening in Hangzhou

🏨 Shangri-La Group unveiled its ultra-luxury brand, Shangri-La Signatures, in Hangzhou with The Silk Lakehouse. Opened in the former Xiling Hotel on UNESCO-listed West Lake, the property offers 68 rooms with scenic views and AI-responsive mattresses. Amenities include an indoor pool, four dining venues led by Michelin-starred chef Alan Yu, and a Personal Host Programme for customized activities. Future Shangri-La Signatures properties will focus on immersive experiences rooted in local heritage.

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Criterion Capital acquires Mansell Court for Zedwell expansion

🏨 Criterion Capital acquired Mansell Court in Tower Bridge to launch Zedwell Tower Bridge, marking the second Zedwell in London's City. Following a November 2024 acquisition, the brand plans over 9,000 rooms in the UK, with future openings in London, York, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Zedwell hotels feature windowless cocoon rooms with body-cushioning mattresses and noise-reducing walls. Halima Aziz emphasizes its alignment with London's 'Destination City' strategy for sustainable urban retreats.

Earth Hotels reveals KSA debut with two launches from 2026

🏠 Earth Hotels will open its first Saudi Arabia properties: Earth Riyadh in Q3 2026 in the Al Maathar district with 86 rooms and suites, and Earth Jeddah in Q4 2027 featuring 110 hotel rooms and 179 serviced apartments. Both will include coworking spaces. The Riyadh location will have a rooftop day club, while Jeddah will be part of a waterfront development. This expansion aligns with the brand's strategy to create community-focused, design-led experiences.

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Radisson launches first two Verified Net Zero hotels

🚀 Radisson has introduced its first Verified Net Zero hotels in Manchester and Oslo, meeting the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels standards, verified by TÜV Rheinland. The Manchester hotel installed heat pumps and uses 100% renewable energy. The Oslo hotel, launching in July 2025, will use fully renewable district heating. Radisson partners with companies like Nespresso to minimize waste and Klimato for low-carbon menus. The brand aims for full Net Zero by 2050, focusing on converting existing buildings.

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Ennismore adds boutique brand Luura to Morgans Originals

🏖️ Ennismore partners with Vivium to launch Luura under Morgans Originals in Paros, Greece, April 2026. Luura Cliff, a 39-room hotel, will open on the island's west side, followed by a 45+ room boutique hotel on the east in 2027. Amenities include a sunset cliff bar, private chapel, spa, fitness facilities, and beach access. F&B concepts from Rikas Hospitality Group and Paris Society will be featured. This marks Morgans Originals' first expansion outside the UK.

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Independent Hotel Show London opens 2025 award entries

📰 UK: Entries for the 2025 Independent Hotel Show Awards are open. When? October 6, at Olympia London. Categories include Hotel Rising Star, Hotel Design of the Year, and Independent Hotel of the Year. How? Hosted with Preferred Hotels & Resorts. In 2024, Grove of Narberth won Independent Hotel of the Year, highlighting team dedication. Glenn Wallace and Brenda Collins emphasize innovation and excellence in independent hotels. Submit entries [here](https://www.independenthotelshow.co.uk/awards).

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