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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The mixed-use formula driving Nobu’s global expansion

The mixed-use formula driving Nobu’s global expansion

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks with Diane Daudin Clavaud, global director business development for Nobu Hospitality, about how the brand is expanding globally through mixed-use combinations of restaurants, hotels, and branded residences. Filmed at the Atlantic Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (AOHIS), organised by HOFTEL, at the NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid.

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What's next for Hyatt's branded residences

What’s next for Hyatt’s branded residences

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Tina Necrason, global head of branded residences at Hyatt, to learn more about the key drivers of growth for the sector, the opportunities ahead, and how Hyatt is adapting its portfolio to meet new demands.

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Accor’s strategy for growing the Handwritten Collection

Accor’s strategy for growing the Handwritten Collection

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Philippe Bijaoui, chief development officer, Europe and North Africa for Accor’s premium, midscale and economy division, about the key investment criteria shaping Handwritten hotels, the biggest opportunities for the brand, and how Accor is navigating growth amid rising costs and increased competition. Filmed at Hotel Maison Hamelin Paris.

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Roger Saul on risk, innovation, and building Mulberry

Roger Saul on risk, innovation, and building Mulberry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN talks to Roger Saul, founder of Mulberry and owner of Sharpham Park, about building a successful brand, balancing innovation with legacy, and the lessons learned from taking risks. Filmed at the Independent Hotel Show London 2025 at Olympia.

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AHC 2025: Aoife Roche, STR

AHC 2025: Aoife Roche, STR

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Aoife Roche, VP regional sales for EMEA at STR, about performance trends in Europe, the number of hotels with an ADR of

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Leading Hotels of the World adds six global members this October
Leading Hotels of the World adds six global members this October
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Independent hotel collection The Leading Hotels of the World has ...
SONO Moon to debut in Bali early 2027
SONO Moon to debut in Bali early 2027
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndonesia: SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a hotel management ...
Bohopo secures financing for Maison Arya Porto
Reading Time: 2 minutesPortugal: Boutique hotel investment platform Bohopo has secured financing from Banco ...
Marriott appoints Dixit as GM ahead of W Manchester hotel and residences’ 2027 opening
Marriott appoints Dixit as GM ahead of W Manchester hotel and residences’ 2027 opening
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Marriott International has appointed Alok Dixit as general manager, as ...
Kempinski Prague
Kempinski to open Augustine Hotel Prague following renovation of 800-year-old monastery
Reading Time: 3 minutesCzech Republic: Kempinski Hotels will open its Augustine Hotel in Prague ...
MyImpact
Relais & Châteaux introduces MyImpact sustainability platform to reduce carbon emission
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Relais & Châteaux has launched MyImpact, a digital platform to ...
Guild Hotels
Axiom Hospitality launches Guild Hotels across three central London properties
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Axiom Hospitality has launched Guild Hotels, its new London hotel ...
Shangri-La Group
Shangri-La Group appoints Ozel as VP of operations for London, Paris and Istanbul hotels
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Shangri-La Group has named Haken Ozel as its vice president ...
Michelle Walder
Iconic Hotels & Resorts appoints Michelle Walder as group director of operations
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Iconic Hotels & Resorts has named Michelle Walder as group ...
Sirius John Adams
The Sirius Hotel Group appoints John Adams as chair
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Sirius Hotel Group has appointed John Adams as chair, ...