Live/stay crossover
Eloise Hanson
12 July 2023
BHN editor Eloise Hanson talks about the opening of The Waterfront hotel by flexible living operator Habyt.
Lagerfeld’s brand extension
Eloise Hanson
5 May 2023
BHN editor Eloise Hanson discusses the summer hotel opening of the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in Macau.
AI, oh my!
Eloise Hanson
21 April 2023
Following an interview with Jungyun Kim at Yanolja, BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the impact of AI on hotel operations.
Sustainability-linked loans
Eloise Hanson
16 March 2023
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the €480 million sustainability-linked loan secured by citizenM.
Fattal’s grand purchase
Eloise Hanson
23 February 2023
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Fattal Hotel Group’s recent purchase of The Grand Brighton.
Appetite for adventure
Eloise Hanson
3 February 2023
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the launch of Field & Stream Lodge Co., an operating platform targeting adventure locations.
Accor targets living sector
Eloise Hanson
19 January 2023
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Accor’s launch of development and operating platform, Accor One Living.
NFTs and timeshares
Eloise Hanson
15 December 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson explores the resurgence of timeshare models alongside emerging technologies such as NFTs.
Investors’ flight to quality
Eloise Hanson
8 December 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Beaumier’s €200m loan from Cheyne Capital and the flight to quality from investors.
Event round-up
Eloise Hanson
4 November 2022
BHN editor Eloise Hanson highlights some key takeaways from recent events, and the impact of the upcoming World Cup.
2023 wrapped: 10 hotel stories that shaped the year
Boutique Hotel News revisits 10 stories that defined 2023 for the boutique, lifestyle and luxury hotel sectors.
The Global Ambassador opens in Phoenix
US: Luxury hotel The Global Ambassador in Phoenix has opened today, 6 December 2023 as the first property by restaurateur Sam Fox.
Carbon positive hotel Populus unveils design ahead of 2024 launch
US: The 265-room carbon positive hotel Populus, developed by Urban Villages and managed by Aparium Hotel Group, has unveiled its interior design concept ahead of
citizenM reveals three US openings in 2024
US: "Affordable luxury" lifestyle brand citizenM has revealed three hotel openings in the United States next year, taking the group’s total to 36 properties.
Plans submitted to build hotel at Bridge House in Dungarvan
Ireland: Local businessman Michael Ryan has submitted plans to Waterford City & County Council to demolish Bridge House in Dungarvan and construct an 85-room hotel
Kempinski signs luxury hotel in Xiong’an, China
China: Luxury hotel group Kempinski has signed a management agreement for a hotel and residences in Xiong’an, set to open in 2026.
Trailborn to launch debut brand in the Rocky Mountains
US: Trailborn, a hospitality brand under investment and development company Castle Peak Holdings, will open its debut property in the Rocky Mountains on 1 December
The Franklin London appoints hotel manager
UK: Luxury boutique hotel The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione has appointed Ryan Dunlop as hotel manager effective 13th November 2023.
It Mallorca adds Hotel Valldemossa as sixth property in collection
Spain: Boutique hotel group It Mallorca has revealed that its adult-only Hotel Valldemossa will open in February next year.
PPHE receives planning for subterranean hotel
UK: Hospitality real estate group PPHE has received planning consent from Westminster City Council to develop a midscale lifestyle hotel within its Park Plaza Victoria