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ITHQ Foundation announces leadership changes and new appointments

🏢 Nathalie Lemyre becomes Executive Director of ITHQ Foundation, with 26 years of experience in hospitality and aviation sectors. Josée-Christine Boilard joins the Board, adding 25+ years in human resources and strategic management. Josée Dufour, a board member since 2024, is promoted to Vice-Chair. The Board consists of leaders across education, business, law, and philanthropy. ITHQ Foundation, founded in 2003, has granted nearly $3 million in scholarships.

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Isaac Mizrachi appointed Global Head of Loyalty at Leonardo Hotels

🏨 Isaac Mizrachi appointed as Global Head of Loyalty for Leonardo Hotels since March, based in Berlin. Former Country Manager at Booking.com and Senior Director of Marketing at Visit Canberra, Mizrachi brings a strong background in travel, marketing, and technology. He will enhance the AdvantageCLUB loyalty program as part of the hotel group's growth strategy in Europe and the UK. Enhancements will include hyper-personalization, gamification, and omnichannel experience, aiming to increase guest engagement and loyalty.

Meliá and Summum collaborate to launch premium destination in Costa Brava

🏨 Meliá Hotels International and Summum Hotel Group to transform Etuu Begur Hotel into Meliá Begur, joining the Affiliated by Meliá portfolio in 2026. Located in Begur's old town, Girona, the revamped hotel will increase from 42 to 65 rooms. It will offer amenities like a pool, spa, gym, and meeting rooms, catering to both leisure and business travelers. This marks the fifth collaboration between the two groups, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable luxury tourism in Spain.

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Scandic posts strong first quarter growth in 2025

🏨 Scandic's interim report for Q1 2025 (Jan 1 - Mar 31) shows net sales up by 2.9% to SEK 4,546 million, organic growth of 3.8%, occupancy rate increase to 55.1%, RevPAR at SEK 655, operating profit of SEK 194 million, and adjusted EBITDA at SEK 101 million. President & CEO Jens Mathiesen forecasts a positive Q2. Share buyback program completed, repurchasing SEK 300 million worth of shares. A new hotel in Berlin with 214 rooms announced, opening second half of 2026. Three new hotels to open in 2025, adding over 600 rooms. New website and app developments, along with a strategic partnership with SAS, are part of Scandic's growth strategy. Norway reports best Q1 ever, while Sweden and Finland see stable and cautious growth respectively.

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Amir Mustafa appointed CEO of B&B HOTELS USA

🏨 B&B HOTELS USA named Amir Mustafa as CEO, succeeding Valerio Duchini, now Managing Director of Western Europe. Mustafa's background includes roles at Extended Stay America, Aimbridge Hospitality as Senior VP of Operations, and education from Ain Shams University and Harvard Business School. With 25 years in the hotel industry, he aims to bolster B&B's US presence, focusing on renovating five existing hotels to promote growth and guest satisfaction. President of B&B HOTELS Group, Fabrice Collet, endorses Mustafa's fit with the brand's culture and values.

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Map of the week: hotel openings – April # 2 2025

🏨 Hospitality ON has compiled a non-exhaustive list of new hotels opened globally in the last 10 days, including those belonging to groups and chains. The map indicates openings in yellow, future openings announced in blue, rebrandings in green, and newly signed projects in orange. The list provides locations, photos, and essential details about each hotel.

Travelodge opens new hotel in Chiswick, London

🏨 Travelodge opened a new 113-room hotel in Chiswick, West London, targeting business and leisure travelers. The London Chiswick Travelodge boasts proximity to Gunnersbury Park, Chiswick High Road, Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, and is a short walk from Brentford FC's Gtech Community Stadium. Gunnersbury station is only seven minutes away, providing District line and Overground services. The hotel features a new 85 Bar Cafe, a 'living' roof for sustainability, and holds a BREEAM Excellent rating and an EPC rating of A. The opening has created 20 local jobs and is part of Travelodge's growth strategy, with over 300 UK locations identified for future hotels, including more than 100 in London.

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JW Marriott Algarve Palmares Hotel & Spa to open in Lagos, Portugal in 2028

🏖 The JW Marriott Algarve Palmares Hotel & Spa is set to open in Lagos, Portugal in early 2028. Designed by RCR Arquitectes and Goddard Littlefair, the hotel will feature 172 rooms and suites, 133 branded residences, and the Michelin-starred Al-Sud restaurant. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and a kids’ club. Guests will also have access to a 27-hole golf course and future padel facilities at the Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Resort.

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Meliá Hotels appoints two new Vice Presidents to its board

🏨 Meliá Hotels International announces new vice presidents Montserrat Trapé Viladomat and Cristina Aldámiz-Echevarría González de Durana, effective post-General Shareholders' Meeting, May 8-9, 2025, in Palma de Mallorca. Trapé, with Meliá since 2022, brings 40 years of legal experience and chairs Audit and Compliance. Aldámiz-Echevarría, with ACS since 2002, oversees Operations, Investments, and Sustainability. These appointments aim to strengthen Meliá's leadership and competitive edge.

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New four-star hotel planned for Murcia by Soho Boutique Hotels

🏨 Murcia will gain a new four-star hotel in 2027, managed by Soho Boutique Hotel, its first project in the region. Located on Juan Carlos I Avenue, Soho Boutique Murcia will offer 90 rooms with amenities like parking, a gym, meeting rooms, and a rooftop pool. The hotel, developed by Grupo Jemeca owned by the Mengual family, is part of Soho Boutique’s expansion in southeastern Spain, with over a dozen properties expected by 2025, including in Granada, Madrid, and Valencia. The project bolsters the city's tourism for business and leisure travelers.

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