Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 8

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Dubai’s Eywa Tree of Life to unveil interiors this November

🏠 R:Evolution will unveil the ultra-luxury Eywa Tree of Life interiors in Dubai this November. Eywa is a brand focused on health, wellbeing, and longevity. This "living building" is the world's first to achieve LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, and WiredScore Platinum certifications. It includes 50 residences, two penthouses, private plunge pools, and a health concierge. Completion is expected by summer 2026. Crystals are embedded throughout the structure, enhancing the wellness experience.

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PoB Hotels unveils 2026 luxury travel trends

🏨 UK, 2026: Pride of Britain Hotels’ report reveals affluent travelers (1,646 surveyed) favor heritage stays (75%) and multigenerational travel (19%, up 7%). Most (over 50%) take three UK breaks annually, planning to continue in 2026. Couples dominate at 79%, with friend groups rising to 28%. Bookings often occur within days or hours (reported by 75% of hoteliers). Hidden charges frustrate 69% of guests. Direct bookings are preferred, influenced by transparent pricing and perks.

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Chatsworth Escapes launches boutique hotel The Hide

🏨 The Hide, a 25-room hotel, opened in the Peak District as the second property of Chatsworth Escapes, alongside The Cavendish Hotel. Guests enjoy access to 35,000 acres of Chatsworth Estate, including a Grade I-listed house, gardens, and exclusive tours. Rooms feature reclaimed items and locally sourced textiles. The hotel’s Grill and Pizzeria, led by Adam Harper, uses estate-grown ingredients. Additional accommodations include The Pilsley Inn and The Beeley Inn.

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Namron Hospitality to open first property outside Mexico

🗽 Namron Hospitality will debut its first U.S. hotel, Le Particulier, in Miami Beach on 22 October 2025, featuring 54 rooms and the Los Bowls de Guadalupe dining concept. In Mexico, La Valise Los Cabos opens on 15 November 2025 on a 12-acre beachfront, offering activities like whale watching. El Cortés will launch in Mexico City's Roma Norte in March 2026, following restoration by COMAL.

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Delano set to expand in New York and London

📍 Ennismore has signed for Delano SoHo New York and Delano London. Delano SoHo New York, located in Hudson Square, offers 390 rooms and is a 46-storey hotel. Delano London, near Kensington Gardens, will feature 67 rooms and open in late 2026. Both hotels include wellness, dining, and retail spaces. These signings precede the Delano Miami Beach relaunch next year. Upcoming openings in Miami, New York, and London mark a new chapter for this luxury lifestyle brand.

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Hotel-residence brand The Code set for December debut in Austin

🏠 Pearlstone Partners and AvantStay will launch The Code at 2323 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, in December. The property features 178 residences across five stories, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units priced from $419,000 to $849,000. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, pool, and coworking spaces. Sales contracts begin November 3rd, with plans for nationwide expansion. The flexible use model allows ownership and short-term stays, embodying a new hospitality concept.

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What does independent really mean?

🏨 Hilton, Q2 2025, US, Canada: Hilton expands its lifestyle brand offerings with the new Outset Collection, its 25th brand, following Q2 data showing conversions across 10 brands accounted for over one-third of openings. Bookings for the first properties begin in November, starting in the US. Initial locations include Moab and Chicago. With 60 hotels in development, Hilton aims for over 500 in the US and Canada. Competition focuses on support, fees, and loyalty programs.

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Raffles London at The OWO names Thomas as managing director

📍 Olivier Thomas becomes the Managing Director of Raffles London at The OWO starting November 3, 2025. With over 30 years of luxury hotel experience across EMEA and the US, Thomas previously managed Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and held roles at Four Seasons and St. Regis. His appointment is seen as a continuation of excellence in luxury hospitality at this iconic London property.

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SingleThread expands in Healdsburg with second inn

🏨 Vertice Hospitality Management will expand its SingleThread brand at the River Belle Inn in Healdsburg, California. Built in 1895, the inn will reopen in late 2026 as The Selvedge, A SingleThread Inn, featuring nine unique rooms and amenities like a library, coffee bar, and fitness center. Axia Architects and AvroKO are responsible for design. Co-owner Tony Greenberg highlights the location's historical significance and its picturesque setting on the Russian River.

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City of London offices acquired by Firethorn for hotel conversion

🏠 Firethorn acquires 5 Lloyd’s Avenue in London from Swiss Life Asset Managers UK. 📍 Located off Fenchurch Street, the building will be converted into a hotel with an extra floor. 🏗️ Planning submission is due by summer 2026. Firethorn partners with SW3 Capital, following their Dublin hostel project at Sackville Place, featuring 138 rooms for 716 guests. 🎯 This acquisition aims to fill the gap for affordable, quality city-center accommodation.

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