Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 9

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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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Urban Living Festival 2025: Key takeaways for hospitality

🏠 300 professionals gathered in London for the 2025 Urban Living Festival, exploring living, hospitality, and flex workspace sectors. Day one included tours of Outernet, Chateau Denmark, and x+why’s Bedford Square. Day two featured sessions on branded residences, lifestyle brands, hospitality demand trends, and sustainability. Notable insights: branded residences benefit from strong brand recognition, lifestyle brands need disciplined financial planning, European room sales are rising, and sustainability in travel is gaining attention. Cornwall and Edinburgh are potential growth markets.

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BWH Hotels GB expands with eight member additions

🏨 BWH Hotels GB has expanded its UK portfolio by adding eight boutique and heritage properties, aiming to reach 20,000 rooms nationwide by 2029. The new additions include The Brackenborough Hotel in Lincolnshire and Thatcher’s Hotel in Surrey. CEO Tim Rumney highlights the appeal of BWH's "Power of Two" model, offering independence with the benefits of a global network to help hotels thrive in challenging conditions.

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CG Developers signs JW Marriott Residences in Dubai

🏗️ UAE: In early 2028, CG Developers, part of CG Corp Global, will complete the first JW Marriott Residences in Dubai. The project, located on Dubai Islands, will include 115 ocean-view residences, a rooftop pool, spa, fitness centre, and concierge services. Rahul Chaudhary emphasized the alignment with Dubai's vision. Marriott and CG Global collaboration will also convert The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines and introduce Marriott's new brand, Series by Marriott.

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BWH Hotels GB CEO Tim Rumney

📈 Tim Rumney, CEO of BWH Hotels GB, discusses strategies for maintaining investor attraction, ensuring quality across independent properties, and supporting members in tackling hospitality challenges. Insights were shared at the SMRDC Fest 2025, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre.

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Ace lands a bigger bet

💸 Ace entered sale negotiations with Sortis Holdings in early 2023, intending to sell for USD $85 million, but the deal fell through due to lost contracts and legal issues. Now, Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide is acquiring Ace for USD $90 million, set to close by September 2025. Ace will stay independent within SPW's 94-hotel portfolio, with seven more in the pipeline. This highlights the trend of boutique hotels being absorbed by larger groups.

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