Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Mandarin Oriental expands in Middle East with Jeddah project

🏨 Mandarin Oriental is set to open a hotel, serviced apartment, and branded residence project in Jeddah Central by 2030. Located on the Red Sea coast, the waterfront project will feature 140 hotel rooms, 115 serviced apartments, and 187 branded residences. Amenities include five dining venues, a cinema, a golf simulator, and a spa. Designed by KPF, this development is part of Jeddah Central's urban tourism plan, enhancing Saudi Arabia's luxury hospitality offerings.

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What’s next for Hyatt’s branded residences

📦 Tina Necrason, global head of branded residences at Hyatt, discusses the sector's growth drivers and future opportunities. Hyatt is adapting its portfolio to align with evolving demands.

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From coliving to hotels

🏨 Habyt, one of Europe's largest flex-living operators, launched Atipico Hotels, debuting in Madrid. Founder Luca Bovone cites this as a natural evolution from Habyt Flex launched earlier this year. Atipico targets markets in Portugal and Italy, leveraging Habyt's extensive development and operational experience. As the flex-living model faces challenges, Habyt aims for sustainable growth by balancing community-focused coliving with short, medium, and long-term stays to avoid pitfalls like Sonder's collapse.

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Mollie’s Manchester names GM ahead of December opening

🏨 UK: Mark Clinton will manage Mollie’s Manchester, opening on 8th December. Located in the Old Granada TV Studios, it offers 128 rooms, with 23 exclusive for Soho House members. Amenities include a gym, a 110-seat diner, coworking spaces, and Mollie’s Studio IV featuring live music and a VIP bar. It’s the brand's first city-centre hotel, expanding from previous locations in Oxfordshire and Bristol. Clinton brings 20 years of hospitality experience.

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Heathcote Hotel in Manchester acquired by Oberland

🏨 Oberland and RealVantage acquired Manchester's Grade II-listed Heathcote Hotel, originally built in 1899, featuring a grand staircase and Jacobean-Baroque façade. Supported by Swiss Finance & Property Group, with legal and tax advice from Brodies and BDO, C1 Capital Partners will manage operations. Co-founders Andrew Dean and William Riordan see restoration potential and value creation. Earlier, they partnered on Glasgow's Arthouse Hotel acquisition.

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Hundreds of hospitality businesses send letter to UK gov ahead of Budget

📝 More than 300 UK hospitality businesses, including BWH Hotels GB and Greene King, have urged the government to act before the Autumn Budget. The sector faces £3.4 billion in additional annual costs from the last Budget, leading to over 80,000 job losses. They request lower business rates, reduced NICs, and a VAT cut. Access Hospitality seeks digital transformation support and AI adoption funding. The Budget's impact is described as immediate and socially regressive.

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Emblems Collection debuts in the UK with Lucknam Park

🏨 Emblems Collection, from Accor, launched its UK flagship, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire, featuring 42 rooms, 9 cottages, 2 restaurants, a spa, and equestrian center. Six new openings are planned for 2026-2027 across Italy, Greece, and Canada. Accor aims for 60 properties globally by 2032, targeting Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Maud Bailly, CEO, highlights the brand's focus on understated luxury and tranquility.

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Coliving brand Habyt launches lifestyle hotel brand Atipico

🏨 Habyt launched Atipico Hotels in Madrid on Calle Alcalá 164, featuring 118 rooms, a coworking space, gym, and rooftop. The first hotel aims for €3 million revenue and 75% occupancy. Expansion targets include Portugal and Italy. CEO Luca Bovone emphasizes creating emotive, connected spaces, blending vintage and modern design. The brand responds to a new travel style focusing on depth and charm.

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Sonder initiates immediate wind down of operations

📈 Sonder Holdings will wind down its US operations immediately, seeking Chapter 7 liquidation due to financial struggles from integration challenges with Marriott. Marriott terminated their 2024 agreement to add over 9,000 Sonder units, affecting Marriott's projected 2025 net room growth, now adjusted to 4.5%. Sonder properties are no longer bookable through Marriott, and Marriott is prioritizing support for existing guests and addressing bookings made through other channels.

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Ruby Group expands in Italy with Rome opening

🏨 Ruby Giulia, a new hotel in Rome's Monti district, opened in what was once the Ministry of the Interior on Via Agostino Depretis. It features 164 rooms, a 24/7 bar and café, lounge areas, and a rooftop terrace. This is the second Ruby-branded hotel in Italy, after Ruby Bea in Florence. The Ruby Group currently operates 21 hotels across Europe, with an additional 16 hotels in development or planning stages.

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