Eloise Hanson

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Eloise joined IHM in September 2019 as reporter for Boutique Hotel News and was promoted to editor - hospitality in July 2023, overseeing BHN and its sister website Serviced Apartment News. She broadly covers the global boutique, lifestyle and luxury hotel industry, as well as serviced apartments, aparthotels and extended stay. As a multimedia journalist, Eloise contributes to daily news articles, a weekly e-newsletter and monthly features, in addition to each brand’s podcast and webinar series. Contact: eloise@internationalhospitality.media
Tej Walia

Tej Walia on why inaction is a hotelier’s biggest risk

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN editor Eloise Hanson chats to Tej Walia, managing director of Foxhills Club & Resort. They explore why continuous learning is a core pillar of Foxhills’ culture, the challenges of managing a multi-generational workforce, and why emotional intelligence is essential for tomorrow’s leaders. Plus, Tej shares a nod to his mum and reveals his secret talent for memory recall.

Sally Beck on fighting the tourist tax

Sally Beck on fighting the tourist tax

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSally Beck, deputy managing director of The Landmark Collection, shares practical advice on how hoteliers can challenge the proposed tourist tax.

What’s keeping hospitality leaders up at night?

What’s keeping hospitality leaders up at night?

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Central London Alliance hosted its annual Business Summit, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to examine the forces shaping the London’s future.

Global Hotel Alliance adds Far East Hospitality

Global Hotel Alliance adds Far East Hospitality

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsia-Pacific: The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has added Far East Hospitality to its portfolio, bringing 26 hotels and serviced residences into GHA.

Who is buying and selling hotels, and why?

Who is buying and selling hotels, and why?

Reading Time: 2 minutesBoutique Hotel News held its latest Feed Your Mind hotelier breakfast in partnership with AHV Associates, hosted at the House of Lords.

SONO Moon to debut in Bali early 2027

SONO Moon to debut in Bali early 2027

Reading Time: 2 minutesIndonesia: SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a hotel management agreement with PT Drupadi Management for SONO Moon Bali Seminyak, a 225-room lifestyle hotel targeted to open in Q1 2027.

Rethinking hotel loyalty for instant gratification

Rethinking hotel loyalty for instant gratification

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Marchand, VP business development for EMEA at Laasie, explores how hotel loyalty is evolving to match modern demands for instant gratification. He shares what hoteliers can learn from OTA conversion tactics and why owning direct guest communication is a key market advantage.