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
IRIS partners with FreedomPay

IRIS partners with FreedomPay

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Digital ordering platform IRIS has partnered with commerce company FreedomPay to improve the checkout experience for hospitality operators and guests.

Mark Henderson, YOTEL, on modular construction

Mark Henderson, YOTEL, on modular construction

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN editor Eloise Hanson chats with Mark Henderson, YOTEL’s VP of technical services, about the group’s use of modular construction within existing and future properties, the opportunities and challenges of building modular projects and why there is increased appetite for them.

AJ Capital buys Adelphi Portrush Hotel

AJ Capital buys Adelphi Portrush Hotel

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Parters have acquired the Adelphi Portrush Hotel in Northern Ireland which will join the Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts collection.

Palihouse Miami Beach rebrands to Hotel Trouvail

Palihouse Miami Beach rebrands to Hotel Trouvail

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Driftwood Hospitality Management has taken over Palihouse Miami Beach and rebranded the property as Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach, effective immediately.

Hilton adds API to Amadeus GDS

Hilton adds API to Amadeus GDS

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Amadeus has integrated Hilton’s API, allowing for advanced connection to the global distribution system (GDS) and the ability to view and edit content easily.

Dakota Hotels selects Shiji to power UK portfolio

Dakota Hotels selects Shiji to power UK portfolio

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Luxury lifestyle brand Dakota Hotels has selected Shiji to power the group’s point-of-sale (POS) and property management system (PMS) across its UK portfolio.

ResortPass raises $26m, appoints CEO

ResortPass raises $26m, appoints CEO

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: ResortPass, which offers day access to luxury hotels and resorts, has raised $26 million in Series B funding and appointed Michael Wolf as CEO.

Design Hotels names VP global brand leader

Design Hotels names VP global brand leader

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Sarah Doyle has been appointed vice president, global brand leader at Design Hotels, overseeing more than 300 properties.