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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs dual-branded hotel in London’s Waterloo

📍 Scheduled for the last quarter of 2028 in London, a new dual-branded IHG development will add 354 rooms to their portfolio. The voco London – Waterloo will feature 182 rooms, while Hotel Indigo & Suites London – Waterloo will offer 172 rooms, marking its European debut. Both will share amenities and are situated near cultural landmarks. The project aims for BREEAM Excellent certification, incorporating sustainable technologies. This expansion strengthens IHG’s UK presence, collaborating with Palm Holdings.

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Scandic expands in Sweden with new alpine hotel in Sälen

🏖 Scandic Hotels and Lima Besparingsskog will lease a new hotel in Sälen with 120 rooms and 16 apartments. It will boast ski-in, ski-out access between Tandådalen and Hundfjället. The hotel features a wellness area, and a new ski lift will be added. It's part of Scandic's Nordic expansion, including new openings in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Umeå by 2026. The eco-friendly hotel will be certified by Nordic Swan Ecolabel, promoting sustainable practices.

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Meliá and Banca March expand partnership with new hotels in Spain

🏨 Meliá Hotels International and Banca March have expanded their partnership by acquiring the Sol Tenerife and Innside Palma Bosque hotels in Spain. The hotels, totaling 784 rooms, will be renovated starting in 2025-2026 with a €50 million investment as part of a €140 million deal. Banca March owns 70% of the venture, with Meliá holding 30%. This move aligns with their strategy to enhance property value and profitability in key Spanish destinations.

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Choice Hotels expands global portfolio with strong upscale growth

🏨 Choice Hotels International accelerates global growth with 31 new hotels and 3,300+ rooms outside the U.S. by 2025. A 95% increase in global pipeline includes 11,000 rooms. In Europe, partnerships with Strawberry and Zenitude add 34 properties in France and five in Scandinavia. Six hotels added in Spain in 2024 through Faranda, with five more planned. North American expansion includes the first Cambria Hotel in Thunder Bay by 2026. Latin America sees new Radisson properties, and China adds 9,500+ rooms.

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The Shepherd Mayfair: New boutique hotel in Shepherd Market

🏨 The Shepherd Mayfair, an 82-room boutique hotel, will open in London's historic Shepherd Market later this year. Developed by Bain Capital and Orka Investments, it includes three dining venues and 16 residences at 36 and 37 Hertford Street. Designed by Buckley Gray Yeoman and Timothy Shepherd, this project merges 17th-century heritage with modern luxury. Acquired in 2021, it aims to revitalize Mayfair, offering hotel guests and residents premium accommodations.

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Mews reaches 5 million weekly consultations with AI Smart Tips

🚀 Mews' AI Smart Tips feature now surpasses 5 million weekly consultations across over 6,000 hotels globally, revolutionizing guest personalization. In Belgium, Hotel St Pol and the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba report improved service and guest satisfaction. AI Smart Tips integrates into existing systems, streamlining operations and enhancing guest experiences. This milestone illustrates AI's transformative impact on hotel operations, marking a new standard in personalized service and operational efficiency.

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Moxy Hotels expands into Türkiye with new property in Istanbul

🏨 Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, launched its first property in Türkiye with Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. The hotel features 167 rooms designed with modern amenities, including USB ports and smart TVs, and offers social spaces like Bar Moxy and a 24/7 fitness center. Located near Taksim Square, it provides easy access to attractions like Hagia Sophia. The hotel aims to cater to both business and leisure travelers.

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IHG expands presence in Poland with Crowne Plaza Katowice signing

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open Crowne Plaza Katowice in 2026 with 178 rooms. This will be its second Crowne Plaza in Poland, following Warsaw. Located on Katowice Central Highway near Silesia City Mall, the hotel will feature six floors, a restaurant, café, and meeting spaces. IHG aims to expand its European market, adding to over 30 properties in Poland. The hotel targets business and leisure travelers through strategic partnerships.

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Langham Hospitality Group appoints Kevin Robinson as COO

📈 Langham Hospitality Group appointed Kevin Robinson as Chief Operating Officer, starting April 14, 2025. Robinson, with over 30 years of experience, previously led The Langham, Chicago, during its pre-opening in 2011. He succeeds following leadership roles at Westin, Four Seasons, and founding Aparium Hotel Group. Reporting to CEO Bob van den Oord, Robinson will guide LHG's operations, aiming to increase managed properties to 100 by 2040, focusing on global expansion and client relationships.

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New voco hotel to open at Alexanderplatz, Berlin

🏨 Novum Hospitality, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and the Hilpert Group will open a new voco Hotel in Berlin-Mitte by late 2028. Located at Mollstraße 4, near Alexanderplatz, the hotel will have 440 rooms over 14,650 square meters. Construction starts mid-2026. This is the first voco Hotel by Novum Hospitality and marks their eighth collaboration with IHG since April 2024. Together, they manage over 1,400 rooms across various brands.

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