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
WTTC AI

WTTC and Microsoft report examines ethical use of AI

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: A report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), produced in collaboration with Microsoft, highlights the need to prioritise responsible AI adoption to achieve a balanced AI ecosystem.

The Set Collection

The Set Collection adds two Swiss hotels

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSwitzerland: Luxury brand representation company The Set Collection has added Ultima Geneva Quai Wilson and Ultima Gstaad Promenade to its portfolio.

The Resident London

The Resident secures fifth London location

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Mactaggart Family & Partners, owner of The Resident brand, has been granted planning permission by the City of London for a fifth property in the capital, located in Farringdon.

Leonardo Hotels Zien Group

Leonardo Hotels to acquire Zien Group

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Netherlands: Leonardo Hotels, owned by Fattal Hotel Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands from KSL Capital Partners and Garden Capital Group.

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Lifestyle brand Verdi Hotels to launch this summer

Reading Time: 2 minutesEMEA: Operating independently within Corinthia Hotels Group, Verdi Hotels is an upscale lifestyle brand which will roll out across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Access Group SHR

The Access Group acquires SHR

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Business management software provider The Access Group has acquired hotel and casino technology platform SHR.