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
Jonathon Liu

Jonathon Liu, Clermont Hotel Group, on rebranding and vision

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN sits down with Jonathon Liu, chief commercial officer at The Clermont Hotel Group, to learn more about the company’s rebrand from Great London Hospitality (glh) and what’s next for the group.

Molo Hotel Group buys Hotel Alexandra

Molo Hotel Group buys Hotel Alexandra

Reading Time: < 1 minuteItaly: Owner and developer Molo Hotel Group has purchased the Hotel Alexandra in Rome, marking the first acquisition in continental Europe for the group.

Louis Vuitton to convert HQ into hotel

Louis Vuitton to convert Paris HQ into hotel

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Louis Vuitton has announced the company will transform its corporate office in Paris into a mixed-use site, including the brand’s first hotel. 

Plans for Chester lifestyle hotel approved

Plans for Chester lifestyle hotel approved

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Plans submitted by Cervidae and AXIS-RE for a 162-bedroom lifestyle hotel in the centre of Chester has been approved by the Cheshire West & Chester Council.

Raithwaite Sandsend comes to market at £12m

Raithwaite Sandsend comes to market at £12m

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Knight Frank has been appointed to sell the coastal Raithwaite Sandsend hotel in North Yorkshire off a guide price of £12 million.

Ruby Hotels announces Scottish debut

Ruby Hotels announces Scottish debut

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: At the end of 2025, Ruby Hotels will open its first hotel in Scotland located in Edinburgh on Princes Street.

Relais & Châteaux names president

Relais & Châteaux names president

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Laurent Gardinier has been named successor to current president, Philippe Gombert, of Relais & Châteaux effective 1 January 2023.