George Sell

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George is the editor of Serviced Apartment News and editor-in-chief at International Hospitality Media. He has more than a decade's experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. George also regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites. Contact: george@internationalhospitality.media
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Refinancing for The Lord Balfour

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Berkadia has secured a $13 million loan for the refinancing of The Lord Balfour Hotel, an 81-key boutique hotel in Miami Beach. Mercantil Bank

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Hotel du Palais to join the Unbound Collection

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Socomix for the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France. The historic hotel will be the third

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The Curtain launches co-working space

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Curtain, a lifestyle hotel and members club in east London, has opened a co-working space designed by Dexter Moren Associates. A year on

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Interview: Michael de Jongh, Avvio

Reading Time: 5 minutesMichael de Jongh, Avvio’s chief commercial officer, talks to BHN about Avvio’s Allora booking engine and its use of technology to drive direct bookings. Allora

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Hilton launches Motto budget lifestyle brand

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hilton has announced the launch of Motto by Hilton, an “affordable urban lifestyle brand”. Hilton says the brand “will empower guests by giving them

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Karma Group adds Chiang Mai property

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand: Karma Group has announced the addition of Karma Chang in Chiang Mai to its Karma Retreats portfolio. Karma Chang is located close to the

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Ain’t that grand!

Reading Time: 3 minutesKash Bhattacharya looks at the evolution of hostels over the last 10 years, with an increasing emphasis on luxury accommodation. At gestalten, I have just