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
Sonesta launches US franchising platform

Sonesta launches US franchising platform

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) has launched its franchising platform in the United States, debuting with four Sonesta brands. Following the recent acquisition of

IHG appoints MD UK and Ireland

IHG appoints MD UK and Ireland

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: IHG Hotels & Resorts has named Joanna Kurowska as the managing director of UK and Ireland. Kurowska, promoted from her recent role in Frankfurt

IHIF 2021: Adela Cristea, Radisson Hotel Group

IHIF 2021: Adela Cristea, Radisson Hotel Group

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Adela Cristea, VP of business development for the UK and Ireland at Radisson Hotel Group, about the group’s serviced apartment development pipeline,

Castleforge acquires Edinburgh hotel

Castleforge acquires Edinburgh hotel

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Property investment firm Castleforge Partners has acquired the Crowne Plaza Royal Terrace in Edinburgh. The 97-room hotel, close to the newly redevelopment St James

The Scarlet and Bedruthan increases pay rates

The Scarlet and Bedruthan increase pay rates

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Red Hotels, comprising The Scarlet and Bedruthan Hotel and Spa in Cornwall, has increased the pay rates for all entry level roles. The announcement

Boutique Hotel News partners with IHS

Boutique Hotel News partners with IHS

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Boutique Hotel News (BHN) will be at this year’s Independent Hotel Show (IHS), 4-5 October at Olympia London as a media partner and exhibitor.

Brightstar Hospitality adds to portfolio

Brightstar Hospitality acquires West Midland hotel

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Brightstar Hospitality has acquired The Villare Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon for an undisclosed sum, taking the group’s portfolio to 13. The 76-bedroom hotel was formerly called

Accor joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Accor joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, an organisation which drives and guides sustainable business practices, has welcomed Accor as its latest member. Accor has more than

Andronis appoints director of spa and wellness

Andronis appoints director of spa and wellness

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreece: Boutique hotel brand Andronis has appointed Carla Sage as the group’s director of spa and wellness, as well as announcing a host of new

Rosewood announces first stand-alone residential project

Rosewood announces exclusive residential project

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The 65-unit Rosewood Residences Lido Key, located in Sarasota, Florida, is expected to be completed in 2025 with sales reservations to launch in December