m.welsch - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 43

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MIPIM 2025, hospitality has the wind in its sails – Session 2, Leases & contractualization

🏨 Covivio, with 60% variable components in their portfolio, down from 100%, reflects a shift in the hospitality sector's lease agreements, which have become more complex and sophisticated over time. Union Investment's lease agreements evolved from simple 10-15 page documents to more regulated ones, while Radisson, with 20-30% of their business in leases, emphasizes a close partnership and hybrid leases. Marriott International favors franchises, avoiding new leases, and the hospitality sector saw hotels account for 16% of Europe’s transaction volume last year, marking an all-time high. The Hospitality Operator Forum is set for June 12.

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Treehouse Hotel Manchester makes its grand debut

🌳 Treehouse Hotel Manchester opened at Blackfriars Street and Deansgate, offering 200 rooms including three accessible rooms and a Treetop Suite to come. Following Treehouse Hotel London's 2019 launch, it's the second UK location. The hotel features a 43-seat screening room, seven meeting spaces for up to 400 guests, and a fitness area named "The Playground." Dining includes Pip restaurant and the upcoming Sister Moon on the 14th floor, set to open in 2025. The hotel emphasizes local collaborations and eco-conscious design.

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Hilton and Black Label Hotels launch a new hotel at Brussels Airport

🏨 Hilton and Black Label Hotels (BLH) will open the Hilton Garden Inn Brussels Airport in October 2025 at The Wings business complex, near Brussels Airport. The partnership's third venture offers 250 rooms, meeting facilities, a restaurant, and is the only hotel with dedicated airline crew lounges in the area. Located in Diegem, The Wings holds BREEAM Excellent, WELL Gold, and DGNB Gold certifications. The CO2-neutral complex aligns with Hilton and BLH's commitment to sustainable and high-quality hospitality.

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Nobu Hospitality continues its European expansion

🏡 Nobu Hospitality partners with Salboy to open the UK’s first Nobu-branded residences and hotel in Manchester, destined to be the city's tallest building outside London. The £360 million development, Viadux 2, features a 76-storey tower at 246 meters high and includes 160 hotel rooms and 452 luxury residences. The Nobu Hotel Manchester will offer amenities such as a spa, gym, and swimming pool, while the project reinforces Manchester's status as a luxury destination. The partnership with Salboy is a strategic development for both companies, with Nobu continuing to strengthen its global presence.

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ITB Berlin 2025: what impact for Berlin’s hospitality industry?

🏖 Over 100,000 participants attended ITB Berlin from March 4-6, with 87% visiting from abroad. Despite similar attendance to the previous year, Berlin's hotel industry saw improved performance, except for a decrease in the average daily rate. The 59th edition of the event significantly impacted hotel occupancy rates in Berlin.

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Aiden by Best Western expands in Germany

🏨 BWH Hotels to open a second Aiden by Best Western hotel in Velbert, Germany, targeting younger audience, set for July 2025. The Aiden by Best Western Velbert will feature 110 rooms, eight meeting rooms, two with roof terraces. It follows the first German location's success and is part of BWH Hotels' expansion, spotlighting the German market's significance and potentially leading to more European projects.

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Spark by Hilton to debut in Madrid

🏨 Hilton partnered with Societe Hoteliere Economique D'Investissement de Gerone Nord to launch the first Spark by Hilton in Spain. Located in Madrid, the Spark by Hilton Madrid Alcalá at Albarracín 42, San Blas-Canillejas, will feature 95 rooms and is set to open in summer 2025. Spark by Hilton already operates in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Poland, with France to follow. Carlos Miró sees significant opportunities in Spain's premium economy sector. Hilton is a U.S.-based hotel group with 32 current job offers.

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Kimpton Main Frankfurt marks brand’s expansion into Germany

📍 Kimpton Main Frankfurt, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, officially opened in Frankfurt's "Four Frankfurt" district, honoring the city’s Bauhaus heritage with contemporary design. The architecture firm Waldo Works crafted the hotel’s interior, blending geometric forms and a warm color palette reminiscent of the 1950s. Art curated by Laura Bartlett and works by Monika Gardyla and Ruairiadh O’Connell reflect the local culture and Bauhaus tradition. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, Lazuli, designed with a cruise ship deck ambiance and panoramic views of the skyline.

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IHG expands to Menorca with Hotel Indigo

🏨 Key Facts: IHG Hotels & Resorts to introduce Hotel Indigo in Menorca, Spain by summer 2026. The hotel will be located in Mahón with 75 rooms, featuring local-inspired design, sea-view restaurant, bar, and outdoor pool. Partnered with Senator Hotels & Resorts, this addition strengthens IHG's Spanish presence, totaling 57 operating hotels and 15 more in development. The Hotel Indigo brand emphasizes neighborhood character, contributing to IHG's European expansion.

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Hyatt plans significant growth in the UK

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation targets a 30% growth in the UK by 2026, starting with Hyatt Place Leeds (217 rooms) and Hyatt House Leeds (88 rooms) as of March 2025. More than 1,000 rooms will be added, including Hyatt Place London Paddington (87 rooms) and Hyatt Regency London Olympia (over 200 rooms), creating approximately 250 jobs. The strategy follows the 2023 acquisition of Mr & Mrs Smith, boosting World of Hyatt membership to 54 million by 2024, with a 5% MICE inquiries increase in Q4 2024. Future expansions focus on Oxford, Cambridge, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast.

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