Mitra Ghamsari

The investment case for branded residences in Southern Europe

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN talks to Mitra Ghamsari, CEO of Persepolis Investments, about how the lack of standardisation in Southern Europe’s branded residences is opening the door for new brands and investment opportunities. Filmed at the Atlantic Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (AOHIS), organised by HOFTEL, at the NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid.

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AOHIS Aareal Bank

AOHIS 2024: Paola Orneli Bock, Aareal Bank

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN talks to Paola Orneli Bock, VP hotel properties, Aareal Bank AG, about the impact of refinancing on expected levels of distress, as well as advice for borrowers this year. Filmed at the Atlantic Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (AOHIS), hosted at the NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid.

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Room Mate Hotels

AOHIS 2024: Kike Sarasola, Room Mate Hotels

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Kike Sarasola, founder and president of Room Mate Hotels, about the company’s future growth strategy following its acquisition by Angelo Gordon and Westmont, as well as challenges facing the European market.

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AOHIS AHV Associates

AOHIS 2024: Andrew Harrington, AHV Associates

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN sits down with Andrew Harrington, managing partner of AHV Associates, to discuss his capital market outlook for 2024 and active buyer profiles. Filmed at the Atlantic Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (AOHIS) 2024, hosted at the NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid.

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Aareal provides €406 million financing for Pandox European portfolio
Aareal provides €406 million loan for 13 Pandox-owned hotels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Aareal Bank AG has arranged a €405.57 million financing ...
One&Only to debut in Courchevel with resort and residences
One&Only to debut in Courchevel with resort and residences
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Ultra-luxury developer and operator Kerzner will open its first resort ...
Lake Como boutique hotel Palazzo Genazzini to open in June
Lake Como boutique hotel Palazzo Genazzini to open in June
Reading Time: 2 minutesItaly: Palazzo Genazzini, a restored lakeside property in Bellagio, will open ...
Dumbleton Hall reopens after two-year restoration
Dumbleton Hall reopens after two-year restoration
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Manor house hotel Dumbleton Hall, located in the North Cotswolds, ...
Luxury independent boutique hotels record top performance in 2025
Luxury independent boutique hotels hit top performance in 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Bardoul Hotel Advisors has reported record 2025 demand and revenue ...
Club Quarters to operate Sherry Frontenac Hotel in Miami Beach
Club Quarters to operate Sherry Frontenac Hotel in Miami Beach
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Club Quarters, a hotel brand and management company, will operate ...
How to create luxury that drives ROI, not losses
How to create luxury that drives ROI, not losses
Reading Time: 4 minutesKate Mooney, founder and principal of OCCA, explores how strategic value ...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launches native ChatGPT app
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launches native ChatGPT app
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is implementing a native ChatGPT app ...
Barrière Group to debut in Greece with Fouquet’s Mykonos
Barrière Group to debut in Greece with Fouquet’s Mykonos
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreece: The Lucien Barrière Group will open the Fouquet’s Mykonos ...
Minor Hotels partners with Klarna for flexible payments in Europe
Minor Hotels partners with Klarna for flexible payments in Europe
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Hospitality group Minor Hotels has partnered with digital bank ...