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
Patel Family Office and ATQ launch $1 billion Saudi hotel platform

Patel Family Office and ATQ launch $1 billion Saudi hotel platform

Reading Time: 2 minutesSaudi Arabia: US-based investment firm Patel Family Office has entered into a joint venture with Abdelmalik Tariq Al-Qahtani Company (ATQ) Hospitality Group to introduce and operate the AYARA platform, targeting 50 hotels. 

YOTEL signs global franchise agreement with Hilton

YOTEL signs global franchise agreement with Hilton

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Lifestyle hotel brand YOTEL has signed an exclusive franchise agreement with Hilton, with the first YOTEL properties available for booking through Hilton channels later this year.