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Raffles London at The OWO appoints managing director

📍 Olivier Thomas will join Raffles London at The OWO as managing director on November 3rd. Thomas, with over 30 years of luxury hotel experience across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and North Africa, previously led Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi. Located in Whitehall's historic Old War Office, Raffles London features 120 rooms, five restaurants, two bars, a 678 sqm ballroom, a 2,510 sqm spa, and 85 OWO Residences.

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JP Hospitality launches hotel brand under old-school airline name

📍 JP Hospitality launched the PAN AM HOTEL brand on October 7, 2025, at Expo Real in Munich. The brand, inspired by the defunct airline, focuses on airport hotels with mid-century modern design and 24/7 services. CEO Gebhard Schachermayer emphasized quality without high prices. The first hotels will open at European airports in 2028. The launch included events on October 8, 2025, at Hotel Bayerischer Hof. PAN AM HOTEL aims to fill a market gap in airport hospitality.

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Rocco Forte taps new GMs and managing director for The Carlton Milan

🏨 Rocco Forte Hotels has appointed five new leaders for its properties. Anna Gricini becomes General Manager of Hotel de la Ville, Rome, while Maximilian Von Reden takes over as General Manager of Hotel Amigo, Brussels. Matteo Gentile will lead Hotel Savoy, Florence starting November 3. Ulrich Schwer is now at The Charles Hotel, Munich. Francesco Roccato, Managing Director of Northern Italy, will also oversee The Carlton Milan, opening on November 6, 2025.

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Peachtree Group sets record with $2.5B in private credit deals

💵 Peachtree Group, through September 2025, completed over $2 billion in private credit transactions across 77 deals, aiming for $2.5 billion by year-end. In 2024, they deployed $1.6 billion—a 54% increase from 2023. Notable deals include: $176.5 million for Rio Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas) and $68.2 million for AC Hotel (Seattle). With $3 trillion in U.S. commercial real estate debt maturing by 2028, private credit demand continues to rise.

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Germany’s H World opens Zleep Hotel in Hamburg

🏨 Zleep Hotel Hamburg Volkspark opened near Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion and Barclays Arena. With 204 rooms and digital check-in, it emphasizes Danish design. Steigenberger Hotels GmbH's CEO, Dr. Stephan Hungeling, highlights its expansion in Hamburg with seven hotels. The hotel offers parking, bicycle spaces, a lounge, and a snack bar. Eidelstedt S-Bahn station is a 10-minute walk, and the A7 motorway is 3 minutes by car. This is the second Zleep hotel in Germany after Frankfurt-Kelsterbach, with more locations planned.

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Populus Denver names new GM

🌳 Populus Hotels appointed Manfred Steuerwald as general manager of Populus Denver, which opened in October 2024. Steuerwald, with 40 years in hospitality, will lead the 265-room, carbon-positive hotel focusing on sustainability. Populus Denver, created by Urban Villages with Aparium Hotel Group, implements zero-waste systems and the One Night, One Tree program, reflecting its commitment to nature. Steuerwald previously held roles at Hyatt properties and aims to enhance the hotel’s eco-friendly mission.

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Nobu Hospitality announces new hotel and restaurant in Nashville

🏨 Nobu Hospitality plans to open Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Nashville along the Cumberland River in the East Bank district. Featuring 120 rooms and suites by Foster + Partners, it will include a Nobu restaurant, event spaces, a fitness center, spa, and a rooftop pool with skyline views. Partnering with Oracle, the hotel aims to complement Nashville’s culture and culinary scene. Located near downtown, it provides easy access to Broadway, Nissan Stadium, and more.

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Government policies have affected hotel brands, but it’s the owners who are really feeling the squeeze

🏨 Executives at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix, including David Pepper from Choice Hotels, discussed the hospitality industry facing challenges due to policy changes and tariffs. In August, Highside Companies secured $500 million from Apollo for Everhome Suites expansion. Interest rates have seen one cut with two more expected. Wyndham introduced Dazzler Select, and Hilton launched Outset Collection. IHG acquired Ruby Hotels and opened it for U.S. franchising. Operating costs remain a concern, but opportunities exist amid muted supply growth.

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Intercontinental New York Barclay appoints director of sales & marketing

📈 Intercontinental New York Barclay has appointed Matthew Davis as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. Davis, with a career in hospitality since 1991, joined the hotel in 2017 and held the role of director of sales since 2020. Owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, the hotel aims to drive revenue, enhance guest engagement, and maintain key client relationships under his leadership. Davis previously held leadership roles at Millennium Hotels and Resorts, and Jumeirah Essex House.

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Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris names new GM

🏨 Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Paris, appointed Philippe Clarinval as general manager. With 20+ years in luxury hospitality, Clarinval has experience with Shangri-La properties in Southeast Asia, The Omnia and Carlton Hotel in Switzerland, and Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel. He also teaches at École Hôtelière de Lausanne and consults for Oxford Leadership and Forbes Business Council. Prince de Galles, opened in 1929, offers 116 rooms and 43 suites.

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