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
UK watchdog investigates hotel groups over data sharing

UK watchdog investigates hotel groups over data sharing

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the suspected sharing of “competitively sensitive information” between Hilton, IHG, and Marriott using STR. 

AI transforms hotel discovery and operations, report finds

AI transforms hotel discovery and operations, report finds

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A report from the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows how AI is shaping hotel distribution and operations. 

Mapping branded residence growth

Mapping branded residence growth

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBranded residences are growing fast, but fragmented data and limited long-term performance tracking make scale and value hard to define.

Rosewood opens first winter resort in Courchevel

Rosewood opens first winter resort in Courchevel

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin has opened in Courchevel 1850, marking Rosewood’s first winter resort and second property in mainland France. 

Evolution Investment Fund acquires two London hotels

Evolution Investment Fund acquires two London hotels 

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The newly established Evolution Investment Fund has acquired two luxury hotel projects in Mayfair, London, with a total capital commitment of approximately £1.1 billion, including development expenditure.

The tourist tax challenge

The tourist tax challenge

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat looks like a simple tourist tax could bring complex pricing, system and distribution challenges for hotels across England.