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Eloise Hanson

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Bespoke Hotels adopts Canary Tech for digital guest services

📱 Bespoke Hotels partners with Canary Technologies to enhance guest experiences across 50+ UK properties. Guests can now communicate via SMS and WhatsApp, with real-time translation in over 100 languages. Features like mobile check-in, smart checkout, and dynamic upsells aim to personalize stays. Canary's AI-powered solutions streamline check-ins and boost guest satisfaction, combining innovation with personal hospitality. The rollout covers the majority of Bespoke's portfolio, enhancing guest interaction and operational efficiency.
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Elysian Real Estate reveals bohème hotel in Austin

🏨 Elysian Real Estate plans to open its boutique hotel, bohème, in East Austin in summer 2026. Located at 400 Comal Street, the hotel will feature 20 individually designed rooms, including six suites, and is being reimagined by Baldridge Architects. Amenities include a rooftop bar, lobby bar, and a first-floor grocer, with additional F&B offerings by Nova Hospitality. Walker L. Molinare, the founder, emphasizes the hotel as a tribute to Austin's art and music culture.
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Trump to launch Maldives resort backed by crypto investment

🏖 Dar Global and The Trump Organisation will debut an ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives by late 2028, featuring 80 beach and overwater villas, located 25 mins from Malé. This marks Trump Hotels' first venture in the Maldives and the world's first tokenised hotel, with investors buying stakes via digital tokens. This project is part of a broader collaboration, including developments in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.
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Watchdog bans hotel adverts over “misleading” prices

💸 UK, April-May 2025: The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints against Accor, Booking.com, Hilton, and Travelodge for misleading 'from' prices. Ads overstated deals with limited room availability at the advertised rates. Accor was cited for £27 rooms at Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre. ASA's AI identified these ads, leading to their removal and future compliance orders. Companies acknowledged the issue, promising clearer pricing.
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Ciel Dubai Marina opens as world’s tallest hotel

🏨 UAE: November 2025, the Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG, opens as the world's tallest hotel at 377 meters, featuring 82 floors, 1,004 rooms, and an infinity pool on the 76th floor. Developed by The First Group and designed by Norr, this property offers eight dining venues, a gym, meeting spaces, and a spa set to open in February 2026. Guests have access to Soluna Beach Club, making it a luxury destination.
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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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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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