Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 15

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Haymarket Hub to reopen under Garner Hotels

🏨 Palm Holdings will reopen Edinburgh's Haymarket Hub Hotel under IHG’s Garner Hotels brand in June after a £2 million investment. Spacebrand designs the refurbishment, led by Fitzsimons, incorporating energy-efficient VX4 Smart Thermostats. The hotel, supporting social causes, will donate £1 per guest to Action Against Hunger. Garner Hotels, launched in August 2023, has 23 open hotels and 94 in development, with Haymarket joining 61 European properties.

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Dorchester Collection names Leboeuf as CEO

🏨 Philippe Leboeuf appointed CEO of Dorchester Collection, starting June 2025. Previously, Leboeuf managed Raffles London's opening and served 11 years with Mandarin Oriental. Dorchester Collection's portfolio includes properties in London, Paris, Milan, Rome, Dubai, Beverly Hills, and an upcoming hotel in Tokyo. Residences are located in London and Dubai, with The Alba Residences set to open in 2028.

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Miiro opens debut hotel in Paris

🏡 Miiro launched its first property, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré, in Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés in partnership with Michaelis Boyd. The hotel offers 123 rooms and suites, a signature Refresh Room, restaurant Annette, bar Officine Bac, and other amenities. Miiro, a venture by InterGlobal Enterprises, was established in December 2023. Future openings include Barcelona and London, targeting early 2025.

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Criterion acquires retail store for debut Zedwell in Scotland

🏨 Criterion Capital acquires former Debenhams store at 109-112 Princes Street, Edinburgh, to open the first Zedwell hotel in Scotland. Occupying over 116,500 square feet, the Edinburgh Zedwell is positioned near Old Town, the Royal Mile, and offers views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens. Criterion plans a UK-wide expansion with a pipeline of 22 hotels and over 7000 rooms, aiming for assets under management to exceed £6 billion. JLL advised Criterion on the acquisition. Edinburgh is considered the best performing hotel market in Europe.

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Room Mate Hotels acquires Staying Valencia

🏨 Room Mate Hotels acquired Staying Valencia, adding over 500 rooms and five restaurants to its brand. With this, Room Mate's portfolio grows to 32 hotels across Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, and Turkey. TPG Angelo Gordon and Westmont Hospitality, Room Mate's co-owners since 2022, support the brand's growth trajectory, aiming for a €40 million EBIT and a debt-free status by 2025. Advisors included Clifford Chance, Perez Llorca, Jones Lang LaSalle, PwC, and Arcadis, with JJL advising Staying Valencia.

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Hospitality academy KIHA launches senior exec development course

🏦 Kepler International Hospitality Academy (KIHA) will launch its first Senior Executive Leadership Programme in Amsterdam in October 2024. This five-month course is designed for senior executives with over 10 years of experience in hospitality management. The Programme features three core themes and is divided into two stages: three five-day residential study modules in Amsterdam, Freiburg/Basel, and Kyoto, followed by a two-month leadership assignment. Each cohort is limited to 15 participants, with personalized mentorship and coaching throughout the program. Co-founders include Jannes Sörensen, Phillippe Krenzer, Jacob Mayne, and Ken Yokoyama. Applications are now open.

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Quendoo to launch in UK following investment round

🏨 Quendoo, a direct bookings platform, will expand to the UK after securing €1 million in funding (June 2024) from Capital Investment Fund, affiliated with the Bulgarian Development Bank, and Vitosha Venture Partners. The company offers cloud-based tools for hotels and property managers to manage bookings, with features like Google Hotels integration and real-time availability. Quendoo charges a fee of 1.95% per booking without setup or subscription fees.

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The Social Hub unveils next gen room design

🏠 In Amsterdam, The Social Hub is testing premium rooms designed for a "calming and functional private space," contrasting with communal areas. The year-long design process involved surveys, focus groups, and expert consultancies. Features include a hybrid space, king-size bed, rain shower, and a selection of motivational books. Italy's Rizoma Architetture leads the design with local and international partners. Following the pilot, the design will expand across the brand's portfolio in the coming years.

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2024 shortlists for IHS London awards revealed

🏡 The Independent Hotel Show London announced its awards shortlist, recognizing achievements in three categories including Independent Hotel of the Year, with past winner The Headland participating as a judge. Held on 15-16th October at Olympia London, the event introduces two new awards: Hotel Rising Star and Best Hotel Design of the Year. Winners are chosen by judge assessment and a public vote. Voters can support their favorites online.

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Everly Hotels Collection officially opens first property

🏡 The White Horses, a boutique hotel near Brighton in Rottingdean, UK, opens as the first property of Green King’s Everly Hotels Collection. It features 32 guestrooms, 3 dog-friendly, ranging from classic doubles to superior balcony rooms and suites. The hotel includes a 290-seater restaurant with sea views and sources local British produce. Managed by Vincent Madden, this marks the beginning of a pipeline of multiple sites across the UK.

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