Category: Chains

Minor debuts two brands in Xinjiang

Minor Hotels has signed a property in Yining, a city in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The property will be Tivoli and NH dual-branded, a debut for both in northwest China.

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IHG launches decarbonisation initiative

Major brand group IHG has launched a new initiative to share and learn from best practice across its hotel portfolio, in a bid to drive down the carbon intensity of its hotels, reducing fossil fuel use and deploying cleaner energy.

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Room Mate acquires Staying Valencia

Spanish hotel group Room Mate has cemented its presence in the country’s third city, Valencia by acquiring the business of Staying Valencia and with it adding 10 properties to its growing portfolio.

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Christian Louboutin invests in Experimental Group

With its unique combination of hotels, beach clubs and bars, Experimental Group is making waves across Europe and in the USA as it expands the portfolio, with additional support from new investors including designer Christian Louboutin.

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Decade of UK growth for Valor Hospitality

Over a decade, Valor Hospitality has built an international hotel management business spanning 16 countries around the globe, demonstrating the value of a specialist when it comes to operating hospitality assets.

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International expansion for Eurostars

Privately owned Spanish hotel group Eurostars is keen to find an investment partner to help it grow faster, as its international expansion takes the company into Morocco, its twentieth country market.

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Minor introduces NH brands to Sri Lanka

Global hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels has added two properties in Sri Lanka, marking the introduction of its upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in the country.

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Rebrand for Bespoke Hotels

As it reaches a quarter century in business, hotel management specialist Bespoke Hotels has launched a brand refresh, signalling its intent to grow further as a trusted operating partner.

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Hyatt acquires Me and All brand

In 2022, Hyatt Hotels launched a strategic partnership with German hotel group Lindner, and that is now growing as Hyatt takes control of the Me and All brand, aiming to build its presence internationally.

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AccorInvest and Covivo agree asset swap

A complex swap of assets sees hotel investment groups Covivio and AccorInvest unlock significant opportunities across their European portfolios, to refurbish, upgrade and rebrand a significant number of hotels

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New extended stay platform Aendre launched

An experienced team within the European serviced apartment segment has launched a new venture, Aendre, with private equity backing that aims to repurpose city centre offices into lifestyle accommodation.

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Investment club celebrates success

April 2024 saw a double celebration for Austria’s JP Immobilien, as it celebrated the opening of development project Hoxton Vienna, and closed on its first investment club, which acquired six hotels for repositioning

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Marriott scores Japanese conversions

A collaboration with Japanese hotel owner and operator HMI Group will see Marriott rebrand seven of the company’s hotels across Japan to the Marriott and Courtyard brands, improving their international visibility.

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Wyndham builds traction across EMEA

International expansion is high on the agenda at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, as the group ensures its portfolio diminishes its US focus over time, by growing its footprint in EMEA

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Paradores invest for the future

A Spanish national treasure, the paradores are a network of hotels offering unique experiences for international guests, with much of the portfolio created from historic buildings including castles and monasteries

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Hilton acquires NoMad lifestyle brand

Hilton’s latest acquisition adds to its lifestyle hotels offering, taking on the NoMad brand which, having been established via its founding London hotel, is now poised for global rollout

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Wyndham supports women owners

Despite making up the majority of the hospitality workforce, few women achieve leadership positions within the sector. Wyndham is working to fix that, with its Women Own the Room initiative

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Loan deal backs greener hotels

A refinancing with a green loan has committed Australian hotel owner operator Pro-invest to maintaining and improving the carbon footprint of a portfolio of its Holiday Inn Express hotels

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HSH pauses for breath

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH) has reported a strong rebound in its business, declaring 2023 a milestone year. The luxury hotel owner and operator returned to profit, as guests returned following the pandemic. With hotels around the globe, and a major presence in Asia, the group has watched as US, then European, and finally Asian hotels resumed profitable operations.

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Hilton buys Graduate Hotels

Global hotel giant Hilton is strengthening its lifestyle hotels offering by acquiring the Graduate Hotels brand. Currently a largely US brand, Graduate is now primed to expand globally

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Asia milestone for IHG Hotels & Resorts

Growing global hotel group IHG Hotels & Resorts has hit the milestone of 1,000 hotels open across Asia Pacific, as it looks to exploit expected strong medium term growth in travel across the region

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Hostel group plans next phase of growth

With a commitment to major new investment, hostel operator a&o is now on the hunt for new European sites. It is seeking office and retail properties in city centres, to convert to its successful hostel format

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UK portfolio set for expansion

With a reverse listing on the Singapore stock market, Thai investor DGTO has signalled it plans to expand its current portfolio of 17 UK hotels, which operate under IHG, Hilton and Marriott brands.

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Club Med lays out upgrade plans

Club Med, the all-inclusive resort brand owned by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, has firmed up plans for a slew of openings and property refurbishments.

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