Harith Hamad AlMidfa

GIOHIS 2024: Harith Hamad AlMidfa, Shurooq

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Harith Hamad AlMidfa, business development manager at Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), about its development activity in Sharjah and the challenges around historical preservation and ESG. Filmed at the Gulf & Indian Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (GIOHIS) 2024, at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi.

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Recharge Stuart Godwin

Recharge 2024: Stuart Godwin, room2 hometels

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStuart Godwin, managing director of Lamington Group and room2 hometels, speaks to IHM about why the brand was keen to support Recharge 2024 in Belfast, what a net zero carbon hometel entails, and his highlights from the event. Filmed at room2 Belfast.

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Recharge Cathy Reynolds

Recharge 2024: Cathy Reynolds, Belfast City Council

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBelfast City Council’s Cathy Reynolds speaks to IHM about the investment in infrastructure in the city, regeneration and changing perceptions of Belfast, and her key highlights of Recharge 2024. Filmed at room2 Belfast.

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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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Adrian Ellis

HLC 2024: Adrian Ellis, The Lowry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Adrian Ellis, chairman of the Hotel Leadership Conference and general manager of The Lowry, to discover some key learnings from this year’s event as well as advice for hoteliers who are sceptical of artificial intelligence. Filmed at the Hotel Leadership Conference 2024 at Park Plaza London Riverbank.

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Catt McLeod

IHS London: Catt McLeod, Elegant Hotel Collection

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN caught up with Catt McLeod, vice president brand development of Elegant Hotel Collection, to learn more about why the soft brand was launched and how independent boutique hotels can adapt to changing consumer preferences. Filmed at the Independent Hotel Show London 2023.

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Andrew McGregor Guestline

IHS London: Andrew McGregor, Guestline

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN sits down with Andrew McGregor, CEO of Guestline, to learn more about the company’s acquisition by Access Hospitality, the launch of its latest product GuestStay Kiosk, and future technology trends. Filmed at the Independent Hotel Show London 2023.

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IDILIQ Group launches Wyndham Portocolom in Majorca
IDILIQ Group launches Wyndham Portocolom in Majorca
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Developer and operator IDILIQ Group has launched the Wyndham Portocolom ...
WorldHotels adds first branded residence property in Vietnam
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: WorldHotels, a soft brand of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels ...
TravelAI acquires Sonder brand and domain
TravelAI acquires Sonder brand and domain
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Travel planning and booking platform TravelAI has acquired the Sonder ...
Why empty offices are Europe's next hospitality goldmine
Why empty offices are Europe’s next hospitality goldmine
Reading Time: 3 minutesOlaf Gröger, director at Hyphen, explores why office-to-hotel conversions are becoming ...
Hospitality sector split as England hotels miss out on business rates cut
Hospitality split as England hotels miss out on business rates cut
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the government will cut ...
Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company rebrands as The Landmark Collection
Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company rebrands as The Landmark Collection
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK/Thailand: The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company has rebranded as The ...
HMRC files winding-up petition against Avison Young
HMRC files winding-up petition against Avison Young
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: HMRC has filed a winding-up petition against commercial real ...
Viceroy partners with Pearlstone to launch residences in Texas
Viceroy partners with Pearlstone to launch residences in Texas
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Austin-based real estate development firm Pearlstone Partners will launch Viceroy ...
Handpicked Hotels expands leadership with two senior appointments
Hand Picked Hotels expands leadership with two appointments
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Eugenio Pirri has joined Hand Picked Hotels as chief culture ...
OKO Group and Shinsegae launch $500 million Aman JV
OKO Group and Shinsegae launch $500 million Aman JV
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Korea: Retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group has partnered with OKO Group, ...