The investor perspective
Eloise Hanson
6 April 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on some recent hotel portfolio acquisitions.
Russia-Ukraine chain reaction
Eloise Hanson
17 March 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on how western hotel chains have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Membership models
Eloise Hanson
11 March 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the increasing interest in membership clubs.
NFTs: The next big thing?
Eloise Hanson
25 February 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on R Collection Hotels selling an NFT of one of its properties.
Transactions and cashflows
Eloise Hanson
18 February 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on 2021 UK hotel transactions and the rise of travel bidding platforms.
Mixing it up
Eloise Hanson
10 February 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the rise in interest of mixed-use schemes.
Bolder, Braver, Better
Eloise Hanson
27 January 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the key topics discussed at the Hotel Leadership Conference.
Minor friction
Eloise Hanson
27 January 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Minor Hotels’ decision to place Corbin & King into administration.
Hospitality and travel alphabet
Eloise Hanson
19 January 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the theme of sustainability in IHM’s travel and hospitality A-Z.
Aman makes a splash
Eloise Hanson
12 January 2022
The pandemic has prompted many hotel brands to reassess their offering. The Hoxton has launched pop-up camping tents and campervan
Cloudbeds acquires Whistle to solve friction in guest journey
US: Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has announced the acquisition of guest engagement solution Whistle.
Simon Galic, Hotel AMANO Covent Garden, on the brand’s UK debut
BHN talks to Simon Galic, GM at Hotel AMANO Covent Garden, about establishing a German brand in the UK.
Boutique lifestyle debut for Best Western
UK: The first boutique lifestyle hotel by Best Western called Sadie Luton will open in Bedfordshire on Friday 1 July 2022.
Rosewood appoints SVP operations EMEAC
EMEAC: Victor Clavell has been named senior vice president of operations for Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean at Rosewood Hotel Group.
HiJiffy launches guest communication OS
Portugal: Aplysia from HiJiffy is an AI communication system enabling hotels to speak with their customers pre, during and post-stay.
The Baron at Bucknell for sale at £1.8m
UK: The Baron at Bucknell, located in the Shropshire Hills AONB, is being marketed by Fleurets at a guide price of £1.8 million.
Green light for Dublin boutique hotel
UK: Plans for a €15 million boutique hotel in the centre of Dublin have been approved following an appeal.
Exclusive Collection announces senior promotions
UK: David Connell has been appointed director of operations for Exclusive Collection, and Dan Wait named hotel manager of South Lodge.
Life House signs Detroit historic property
US: An affiliate of Cloudland Capital have acquired The Inn on Ferry Street, a collection of Victorian mansions in Detroit, and appointed Life House as operators.
Marriott launches media network powered by Yahoo
US: The Marriott Media Network, developed by Yahoo, will offer curated content to travellers throughout the Marriott guest journey.
