25 March 2025 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 3

Ennismore extends its influence in Spain and Romania with two projects in the pipeline

🏡 SLS Madrid Infantas residences are set to open in 2026 in Barrio de Justicia, developed by Persepolis Investments, managed by Sorigué, marking Ennismore's first entry into Spain's residential market. The transformation of a 1920s neo-baroque building by Eduardo Sanchez Eznarriaga includes 33 residences, priced at €15,000 per square meter, ranging from 1,658 to 3,320 square feet, with Bulthaup kitchens, Gaggenau appliances, marble bathrooms, and terraces with pools. Mondrian Bucharest by One United Properties and Ennismore, located at 8-10 Georges Clemenceau Street, near the Romanian Athenaeum, features around 100 rooms and suites, a pool, spa, and fine dining. Lemon Interior Design, under Elena Oancea's direction, draws inspiration from "Youth without age and life without death," ensuring authentic Romanian cultural representation.

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HT Talks Tech: SJ Sawhney, co-founder and president, Canary Technologies

🏨 Canary Technologies, an authority on generative AI in hospitality, introduced its AI Voice platform for hotels. The platform addresses industry issues like missed calls and the need for 24/7 guest interaction. With over 20,000 hotels including Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham using its solutions, Canary has been influential in advancing AI in hospitality. Attitudes towards generative AI shifted 18 months ago when it became a practical tool. Hotel brands like BWH Hotels and Wyndham, with 80% of guest messages handled by AI, are embracing the technology, along with independent hotels. The industry is at a crossroads, deciding whether to build or buy AI tools, and the impact of these decisions will be evident in the next 3-5 years.

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Casa Cipriani coming ashore in Miami

🏠 Casa Cipriani is expanding to Miami with a 40-suite boutique hotel, private members’ club, and 23 residences within a 17-story oceanfront tower at 3611 Collins Avenue, representing the brand’s first foray into real estate. Architect Brandon Haw designed the Miami location, developed by 13th Floor Investments, Midtown Equities, and the Cipriani family. Sales for residences will start later this year, with groundbreaking to follow. 13th Floor Investments has been active since 2008, while the Cipriani brand originated with Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1931.

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Dusit International signs deal to manage property in Manila

📍 Dusit International to manage the upcoming Dusit Greenhills Manila, opening in San Juan City, Metro Manila in 2026. The hotel will be part of the 50-story Primex Tower, located 45 minutes from Manila International Airport. Featuring top 10 floors occupancy, 200 guestrooms, rooftop swimming pool, gym, ballroom, and dining options including Benjarong and a rooftop bar. Primex Tower will also have office and retail spaces. Dusit International operates 296 properties in 18 countries and plans to open nine more in the Philippines within five years.

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Hospitality experts YOO and IWG announce partnership to launch club-style workplaces

🏢 YOO and IWG announce a global partnership to merge design and flexible workspaces, to be rolled out over five years. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will offer spaces for both work and lifestyle needs, enhancing work-life integration with world-class interiors, advanced technology, and community experiences. Targeting key markets in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the Middle East, the venture will cater to modern professional demands and provide environments for work by day, and entertainment by night.

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Corinthia Grand Hotel Bucharest: A new era of luxury

🏦 The Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, dating back to 1873, has recently opened at the Calea Victoriei and Elisabeta Boulevard intersection. Renowned for its pioneering electric lighting and elevator, the hotel now offers 30 exclusive suites with a mix of traditional and modern designs. It features three dining venues: Boulevard 73 with French-Romanian cuisine, Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge for Mediterranean dishes, and the Heritage Bar. The Corinthia Spa provides relaxation rooms, a gym, treatment rooms, and a Himalayan salt wall sauna. The renovation was led by QP and GA Design, blending Belle Époque with contemporary elements.

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Armani Hotel Milano joins Preferred’s Legend Collection

🏡 Armani Hotel Milano has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection, which comprises over 100 independent luxury hotels globally. Located on Manzoni Street 31 in Milan's fashion district, the hotel is a partnership between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties. Featuring 95 rooms and suites, the hotel offers amenities such as the Armani/Ristorante on the seventh floor, the Armani/SPA with six treatment rooms, a couple’s suite, steam and sauna rooms, a pool, and a fitness center with personal trainers. Roberta Possenti, VP of Europe for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, emphasized the hotel’s alignment with the collection's luxury and service standards.

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Bristol hoteliers celebrate magnificent seventh awards evening

🎊 The Bristol Hoteliers Association hosted the "Night of the Stars" gala at Ashton Gate Stadium, celebrating Bristol's hospitality heroes. 450+ attendees raised £6,015 for Brain Tumour Support. Awards included Employee of the Year (Kareem Abujerise), Green Initiative (Radu Rosu), and Chef of the Year (Ian Acosta). The event praised the resilience of the hospitality sector despite recent challenges.

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Creating Meaningful Moments

🏨 Neha Jadhav grew up with parents in the hospitality industry, inspiring her career choice. She values creating meaningful guest experiences in the industry. Jadhav credits her parents as influential mentors, teaching her integrity, resilience, and the importance of risk-taking. Optimistic about diversity and inclusion in hospitality, she advocates for hiring based on qualifications, regardless of gender or ethnicity. While the lodging industry shows progress in women's leadership roles, initiatives like Wyndham’s Women Own The Room support further advancement, yet more efforts are needed for equal leadership access.

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IMR acquires Ballathie House Hotel

🏡 Ballathie Country House Hotel & Estate in Perthshire, Scotland, acquired by IMR Hotels. Marketed at nearly £5 million in 2019, the 17th-century property has operated as a hotel since 1972, boasting four AA stars and a two-AA-rosette restaurant. IMR Hotels plans renovations to enhance accommodation, dining, leisure facilities, and sustainability, focusing on outdoor and wellness activities, local sourcing, and creating new employment opportunities. The estate aims to become a premier destination for outdoor pursuits and wellness.

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