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Scandic Hotels to open first Scandic Go in Norway

🏨 Scandic Hotels Group is expanding in Norway with the conversion of Scandic Grensen into the first Scandic Go hotel in downtown Oslo. Located near key cultural sites, the hotel will align with the Scandic Go model and obtain the Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification. Further expansions include Scandic Victoria Florø opening in December 2025, a 305-room hotel in Tromsø, a 138-room Scandic Go in Turku, Finland, and a 236-room property in Uppsala, Sweden, enhancing Scandic's Nordic footprint.

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Stig Castoe: “It’s always the challenge that excites me”

🏨 Stig Castoe manages the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort in Saint-Denis, Paris, an area undergoing significant development. The hotel, previously an office building, was transformed with millions in investment and opened during the Olympic Games, hosting important guests like the Chinese delegation. It's one of the largest hotels in Paris with 700 rooms. The hotel prioritizes sustainability, community engagement, and modern technology, such as key card-activated elevators. It recently hosted over 1,100 guests on a Saturday.

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The hospitality sector stronger than ever

📈 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts witnessed a 4% room growth in the first half of 2025, with 229 development contracts indicating a 40% increase year-over-year. Ancillary revenues surged by 19%, and net income rose by 1% in Q2 2025. Despite a 3% global RevPAR dip, international markets saw upturns of 7% in EMEA and 18% in Latin America. The company's strong financial position enabled $109 million returns to shareholders, with optimistic projections for the year ahead.

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Map of the week: hotel openings – July # 4 2025

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Global Hotel Alliance strengthens leadership with three appointments

📈 Katharina Dein, Jelena Kezika, and Andrea Krenn assume pivotal roles at Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) in 2023. Dein, with GHA since 2013, becomes VP of Commercial, while Kezika, also since 2013, is VP of Strategy. Krenn, part of GHA from 2021, is now Senior VP of Communications. GHA, with 800+ hotels in 100 countries, champions gender diversity, with women making up 60% of leadership. New hotel additions in 2025 include Cinnamon Hotels (Sri Lanka), Sunway Hotels (Malaysia), and Rotana Hotels (UAE).

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MEININGER: Partnership with ESN to enhance student mobility

📌 MEININGER Hotels partners with ESN to offer affordable lodging at 36 properties in 26 European cities for students, supporting intercultural exchange. ESN operates in 40+ countries, aiding 150,000 young people annually. MEININGER plans to expand in student hubs like Barcelona, Edinburgh, and Strasbourg. Since 1999, the hotel group aligns with Erasmus goals, which supported 5 million students since 1987. MEININGER's hybrid model combines hotel and hostel features, appealing to young travelers.

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Marriott International acquires CitizenM brand

🏨 Marriott International expands by acquiring 37 citizenM hotels, totaling 8,789 rooms, across over 20 cities globally, with two more in the pipeline. Full integration into Marriott's systems is expected by the end of the year, enhancing Marriott Bonvoy's loyalty benefits. citizenM, known for its tech-savvy approach since 2008, will continue to offer its subscription benefits. This follows Marriott's $100 million acquisition of the City Express brand, marking its entry into the midscale market.

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B&B HOTELS: Strong growth with new openings and contracts in 2025

📍 Between January and June 2025, B&B Hotels opened new properties in Wismar, Krefeld-Süd, Munich-Schwabing, Emmerich, Passau-Süd, Vienna-Heiligenstadt, and Leszno. This expansion added 686 rooms: 474 in Germany, 120 in Austria, and 92 in Poland. Additionally, leases for 955 new rooms were signed, including a project in Linz. The company renovated 20 existing hotels within this period. Expansion is facilitated by partnerships with companies like Inseme GmbH and Kreotel GmbH.

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Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli opens for reservations in Venice

📍 Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, Venice, restoration by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, maintains historic features while adding modern amenities. The hotel has 47 rooms and is centrally located near Rialto Market and the Grand Canal. It features a gastronomic restaurant accessible by private boat and a Wagon Bar, inspired by rail travel. The venue includes spaces like the Vittoria Ballroom, emphasizing Venetian culture. It's part of Orient Express's brand expansion, offering an immersive experience.

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NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano marks brand’s expansion in Sicily

🏨 NH Collection expanded in Italy, opening a new hotel in Palermo on Via Vittorio Emanuele. Housed in the historic 86-room Palazzo Sitano, it blends Baroque architecture with modern amenities like a fitness club and sauna. Positioned near landmarks like Piazza Marina, it caters to leisure and business travelers. The hotel includes a restaurant serving Sicilian dishes and event space for up to 56 people. This opening reinforces NH Collection's presence in Italy's rich historical landscape.

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