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
Kempinski CEO

Kempinski Hotels appoints group CEO

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Luxury hotel group Kempinski has appointed Barbara Muckermann as CEO, the first female leader in its 127-year history.

Kaleidoscope Dukes Hotel

Kaleidoscope acquires Dukes Hotel in Bath

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Independent luxury hotel collection Kaleidoscope Hotels has acquired the Dukes Hotel in Bath, taking the portfolio to four properties. 

SO/ Hungary

SO/ to debut in Hungary in 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHungary: Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore will expand its SO/ brand to Hungary, signing a property in Budapest scheduled to launch in 2026.

Lindsey Ueberroth

Preferred Global Conference: Lindsey Ueberroth, Preferred Travel Group

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN sits down with Preferred Travel Group’s CEO Lindsey Ueberroth to discover more about the changing needs of independent hoteliers, what trends will shape the industry over the next five years, and what to expect from PTG moving forwards. Filmed at the 2024 Preferred Global Conference at EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel.

Coal Exchange Hotel

Coal Exchange Hotel could add serviced apartments

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Eden Grove Developments Limited, the freeholder of The Coal Exchange Hotel in Cardiff, has appointed KEW Planning to redevelop the site and explore the addition of serviced apartments.